Emergency, during these dark days we are all in need for an emergency cocktail or two to see us through. We might be winning the war on Covid 19 with many now having their first jab but the world has changed, with many now working permanently from home, too scared to venture out or even quarantined Cahoots is on hand with their emergency cocktail kits.
The scoundrels of Cahoots have come up with their boozy emergency cocktails kits for those who are working or stuck at home. Enjoy a range of their unique and quirky cocktails which are all inspired by drinks of the 1940s.
I was gifted a box to enjoy with my husband at home where we sat back and relaxed watching a romantic movie whilst sipping on some spiffing good cocktails provided by Cahoots.
Cahoots part of the Inception Group
The Inception Group is a fun, creative and dynamic company which was founded back in 2009 by entrepreneurs Charlie Gilkes and Duncan Stirling. The company has a group of unique bars, restaurants and club concepts within Central London.
Cahoots opened it’s doors 2015 within Soho bringing a post war style themed experience to all those who are brave enough to venture underground. The underground station, used to be a real air raid shelter back in the day during the Blitz.
Within Cahoots you can sip on classic cocktails, black market liquor and post-war favourites, from old mugs, hip flasks, vintage milk bottles and tins, all which are finished with ingredients half-inched from nana’s pantry, picked from the allotment and foraged from the ruins.
At Cahoots spirits are high and the drinks never run dry, with plenty of dancing and sing-a-longs around an old piano.
Presently Cahoots Station at 5 Kingly Street is closed (will reopen 17 May) but in the meantime you can enjoy a spiffing good cocktail by the scoundrels in their outdoor seating area and enjoy a black market cocktail or two. Book an outdoor table here. 5 Kingly Street.
Plus for those though that are not ready to venture back out through to London then no fret as the cunning scoundrels of Cahoots can deliver directly to your door an emergency cocktail kit to enjoy in the comfort of your own home or garden.
Emergency cocktails needed
Cahoots scoundrels have been working hard not just entertaining those at their venue but have created an emergency cocktail kit for those who can’t or just aren’t ready to venture the streets again bringing their high spirits of the 40’s to you!
So for those though that are not ready to venture back out into London then no fret as the cunning scoundrels can deliver directly to your door an emergency cocktail kit to enjoy in the comfort of your own home or garden. With a selection of emergency boxes consisting of classic favourites there is always time to enjoy a perfectly spiffing good cocktail.
Keep calm and sip
Scouring the net I opted for Love Letters From Paris emergency kit to enjoy along with my husband whilst watching a soppy love movie.
The emergency ration box came supplied measured & labelled portions of all the ingredients needed to make two The Metropolitan and Le Petite Mort cocktails, a lime, dried garnish, a QR code to watch how to make the cocktails by Cahoots Head Scoundrels and an emergency biscuit.
Following the steps by Cahoots Head Scoundrel making both cocktails were as easy as pie. Just a shake here, shake there, and pour. Just be sure to have some ice on hand and a stirrer and shaker.
The Metropolitan (serves two) is a mix of Bombay Sapphire gin, Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur, lemon thyme & rosemary infused Martini Rosato vermouth, pineapple, blueberry & blackcurrant cordial, orange bitters, grapefruit tonic & fresh lime. Delicious and sharp this cocktail was an explosion of fruitiness.
The La Petite Mort (serves two) is a mix of Woodford Reserve bourbon whiskey, Amer Picon aperitif, D.O.M. Benedictine liqueur, Lillet Blanc vermouth, chestnut liqueur & bitters. This smoky and bitter drink really did make me think of post war times.
Love Letters from Paris is the perfect cocktail kit to enjoy with a loved one at home and if you can’t be together due to travel restrictions then you can always purchase the singular Love Letters from Paris box each and enjoy together virtually online via Zoom.
If you are looking though for an emergency box which is less romantic then check out the other emergency cocktail boxes online.
Verdict
Cahoots serve the best cocktails in London and provide the best post war entertainment. I even had a indoor picnic within Cahoots few years back which was very entertaining. However with the world changing sometimes I just haven’t the time to venture into London but now thankfully Cahoots to the rescue with their emergency cocktail kit.
I love their boxes as if like me you are not great at putting together a cocktail, with their pre-measured ingredients, and easy to follow video instructions it was as easy as ABC to recreate these delicious classic cocktails at home. In no time I had a cocktail at hand to sip on.
Cahoots emergency boxes are also a great idea as most cocktails contain a number of spirits and other ingredients so you might not always have the right ingredients at home to make say a Negroni or Espresso Martini but by purchasing a box you will have everything at hand and measured out.
Buy for yourself an emergency kit as we all need a pick me up now and then or gift a fellow scoundrel to one of their instant emergency cocktail ration boxes.
Cahoots at home
5 Kingly Street
Carnaby
London
W1B 5PF
Telephone: 020 7352 6200
Email: highspirits@Cahoots-london.com
Cahoots Emergency Cocktails Rations at Home order yours
RAID THE LARDER – COCKTAIL MAKING KIT (VIDEO LINK EDITION FOR ONE) £22.00
RAID THE LARDER – COCKTAIL MAKING KIT FOR TWO £39.00
- LOVE LETTERS FROM PARIS – COCKTAIL MAKING KIT (VIDEO LINK EDITION FOR ONE) £22.00
LOVE LETTERS FROM PARIS – COCKTAIL MAKING KIT FOR TWO £39.00
- CAHOOTS SIP KIT- 10 SERVINGS £75.00
CAPTAIN’S WINTER NEGRONI- 2 SERVINGS £19.50
ENGINE FUEL ESPRESSO- 2 SERVINGS £19.50
- SCOUNDRELS’ BOULEVARDIER- 2 SERVINGS £19.50
SCOUNDRELS’ OLD FASHIONED- 2 SERVINGS £19.50
SPICY RUPEE- 2 SERVINGS £19.50
OFF THE RAILS- 2 SERVINGS £19.50
- POSTAL DISTANCING 0% ABV – 2 SERVINGS £18.00
RAID THE LARDER – COCKTAIL MAKING KIT (VIDEO LINK EDITION FOR ONE) £22.00
RAID THE LARDER – COCKTAIL MAKING KIT FOR TWO £39.00
LOVE LETTERS FROM PARIS – COCKTAIL MAKING KIT FOR TWO £39.00
CAPTAIN’S WINTER NEGRONI- 2 SERVINGS £19.50
ENGINE FUEL ESPRESSO- 2 SERVINGS £19.50
SCOUNDRELS’ OLD FASHIONED- 2 SERVINGS £19.50
SPICY RUPEE- 2 SERVINGS £19.50
OFF THE RAILS- 2 SERVINGS £19.50
Thank you Cahoots for the emergency cocktails which were all so delicious. All views are my own honest opinion.
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