Best spots for Christmas cocktails in London - Sapling Spirits at One Aldwych

This year, One Aldwych, London’s cultured independent hotel, deep in Covent Garden, will be transformed into an enchanted forest, creating a magical woodland escape – alongside a delicious new cocktail menu featuring climate-positive gin and vodka by sustainable British spirit brand, Sapling.

Everyone who works at One Aldwych is passionate about the countryside and protecting the natural world – which is evident in this year’s wild and natural Christmas tree installation reaching to the ceiling of the hotel’s famous double-height Lobby Bar, its graceful branches covered in lichen, and decorated as if foraged from the forest floor - all dreamt up by incredible resident florist, Mark Siredzuk.

While the woodland forest might not tempt the deer and owls in from the countryside, woven willow creatures will gather around the tree, framed by warm fairy lights that twinkle invitingly, encouraging guests to follow a woodland trail off the busy streets and into this fetching forest dream. Young guests will enjoy finding the creatures hidden throughout the hotel and are sure to be tempted by Chef Dominic’s snow-covered gingerbread house hidden in a woodland of confectionery.

Sapling Cocktails in The Lobby Bar

This choice of partner was easy. Sapling exists for three reasons; to lead the way with sustainability in the drinks industry, tackle climate change, and make world-class spirits. The festive spirit will even go back to nature, as with every bottle mixed into drinks during the party season Sapling will plant a tree! And to launch the menu, Sapling will be planting one tree per cocktail for the first week. Signature cocktails include the Woodland Negroni (Sapling Gin, Campari, Aker English Rose Aperitif, Spice Berry Cordial, Supasawa, and Cranberry Bitters) - and the Enchanted Fizz (Sapling Raspberry & Hibiscus Vodka, Lemon, Syrup, Fresh Cranberries, Champagne). Available from 11th November from £24.