You know how supermarkets only jump on something when they know there’s a big enough interest? Well, Sainsbury’s have announced that it will be introducing Cocktail Bays to its major nationwide stores. That means cocktail lovers can buy everything they need to shake up the perfect drink at home including an impressive selection of spirits, liqueurs and syrups, through to muddlers, glassware and shakers.
Here’s an idea of what to expect:
Mixology equipment:
- Cocktail shaker: £10.00
- Muddler and straws pack: £4
- Hawthorn strainer: £4
- Twin pack Martini glasses: £5
- Double Jigger measure: £4
Additional spirits and cocktail products:
- Jose Cuervo 50cl: £10.29
- Drambuie 70cl: £22.69
- Luxardo Sambuca 50cl: £10.94
- Jagermeister 50cl: £12.76
- Gabriel Boudier Creme De Cassis 50cl : £9.65
- Kahlua 70cl: £16.69
- Sourz Apple 70cl: £11.14
- Sourz Cherry 70cl: £11.38
- Glayva 50cl: £16.99
- Grand Marnier 50cl: £16.43
- Benedictine 50cl: £14.39
- Chambord 20cl: £6.84
- Monin Grenadine Syrup: £2.40
- Galliano 50cl: £11.28
- Aftershock Red: £11.28
- Luxardo Limoncello 50cl: £12.05
- De Kuyper Cherry 50cl: £10.72
- De Kuyper Apricot 50cl: £10.72
- De Kuyper Blue 50cl: £10.78
- Sourz Blackcurrant: £10.72
- Passoa Liqueur 70cl: £12.76
- Monin Pure Cane Sugar: £2
- Sauza Silver 70cl: £16.42
- Angostura Bitters 20cl: £5.16
- Absinthe Apsinthion 50cl: £18.52
- De Kuyper Triple Sec 50cl: £12.47
- DK Creme De Menthe 50cl: £10.78
- Midori Melon 70cl: £14.49
- Bacardi Mojito 70cl: £14.48
- Smirnoff Cosmopolitan 70cl: £10
- Smirnoff Caprioska 70cl: £12.99
- Bacardi Piña Colada 70cl: £10
We also like the fact that the store is launching a helpful new Cocktails by Sainsbury’s book to go with its its bar range. Featuring 50 recipes broken down into The Classics, Summer Parties, Retro Favourites, Winter Warmers and Festive Flavours, at £3 it’s well worth adding to your trolley along with your weekly shop.
The new cocktail bay launched in Sainbury’s stores across the UK this month. London branches include Chiswick, Enfield, Fulham, Greenwich, Islington, Ladbroke Grove, New Cross Gate and Wandsworth – get us down to the supermarket, quick!
