Manchester’s first public event of the year, The Manchester Flower Show, is taking place from 29 May - 6 June 2021 with a city-centre wide floral takeover to signal the start of summer.
Dozens of landmark city centre buildings, shop windows, doorways, balconies, statues and fountains will all be festooned over the nine-day festival which has been organised by CityCo and Manchester BID. Among the floral cityscape, visitors can expect secret gardens, huge topiary beasts, light sculptures, floral tributes to the NHS and keyworkers, alongside lots of alfresco food and drink, including The Manchester Flower Show Cocktail Trail.
Twenty-one bars, restaurants and hotels around the city will celebrate The Manchester Flower Show with a special floral themed cocktail.
Here’s where to find them – no rush, you have nine days to get through them all:
Margarita at 20 Stories
A classic drink from Mexico famously named after a lady called Daisy (Margarita in Spanish). A beautiful balance of Cointreau and Tequila that is perfect for any occasion.
Location: 20 Stories, 1 Hartman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB
Bouquet at Atomeca
An elegant summer sipper, perfect for enjoying on the terrace.
Location: Atomeca, Deansgate Square, Owen Street, Manchester M15 4US
Canto Colada at Canto
Disarrano, vodka and passion fruit.
Location: Canto, Cutting Room Square, Blossom Street, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 5DH
Cloud 23’s Sky Garden
Enjoy this specially curated botanical cocktail while taking in the panoramic views of Manchester.
Location: Cloud 23, 303 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LQ
Elderflower Spritz at Comptoir Libanais
A refreshing Elderflower Spritz which embodies the spirit of an English garden.
Location: Comptoir Libanias, 18-19 The Avenue, Manchester, M3 3HF
Dakota Aviation at Dakota Hotel Manchester
A combination sweet, sour and floral flavours. Dakota's very own DC3 gin, with violet notes and sharp lemon, all topped with an edible floral garnish.
Location: Dakota Hotel Manchester, 29 Ducie Street, Manchester, M1 2JL
Maravilla at Ducie Street Warehouse
Tequila Ocho with a marigold, white pepper & fennel cordial, Suze Aperitif and lengthened with Two Keys Green Tea Soda.
Location: Ducie Street Warehouse, Ducie Street, Manchester, M1 2TP
Catalonian Collins at El Gato
Puertas strawberry, gin, strawberry, Sicilian lemonade.
Location: El Gato Negro, 52 King Street, Manchester, M2 4LY
Violet Twist at Grand Pacific
Ketel One Vodka, Violette Liqueur, Blue Curacao, lychee and lemon juice and egg white.
Location: Grand Pacific, 50 Spring Gardens, Manchester, M2 1EN
Hyattcinth at The Graduate Bar at Hyatt Hotels Manchester
A floral themed, gin based cocktail to celebrate The Manchester Flower Show.
Location: The Graduate Bar, Hyatt Hotels Manchester, 55 Booth Street West, Manchester, M15 6PQ
Kings Refuge at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
Jameson’s Whiskey mixed with Kings Ginger, lemon juice, gomme, poured over cubed ice and topped with rosemary.
Location: Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Oxford St, Manchester, M60 7HA
Mr Thomas's Elderflower Gimlet at Mr Thomas Chop House
Hendricks gin, elderflower cordial, lime and cucumber.
Location: Mr Thomas's Chop House, 52 Cross St, Manchester, M2 7AR
A Red Rose Grew Up Out of Ice Frozen Ground at Peru Perdu
A decadent South American floral cocktail to sip in the glorious pink interiors.
Location: Peru Perdu, 74 Princess St, Manchester M1 6JD
Violet Revival at Qbic Hotel
A twist on a classic aviation with tequila, violet liquor and maraschino.
Location: Motley Bar and Restaurant, Qbic Manchester Hotel Ltd, 115 - 121 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2NW
The Curious Garden at Tast Catala
A refreshing mix of Suntory Toki, Midori, lemon, apple & ginger ale.
Location: Tast Catala, 20-22 King Street Manchester M26AG
Les Vingt at The Lowry Hotel
A special twist on a French 75, gin, champagne, lemon juice and sugar syrup.
Location: The Lowry Hotel, 50 Dermans Place, Manchester, M3 5LH
Rose-ito at Flight Club
Lanique Spirit of Rose, lime juice, sugar syrup, soda and fresh mint.
Location: Ship Canal House, 98 King Street, Manchester M2 4WU
Flora Dora at Hotel Indigo Manchester
A gin based cocktail with floral undertones with strawberry, lime and ginger beer.
Location: Mamucium Restaurant and Bar at Hotel Indigo Manchester, Victoria Station, 6 Tod Street, Manchester, M3 1WU
Summer of Hope at Stock Exchange Hotel & The Bull & Bear
A delicate balance of mandarin and grapefruit with a kick of punchy Reposado, this refreshing drink is timidly sparkling and incredibly enjoyable.
Location: Stock Exchange Hotel, 4 Norfolk Street, Manchester, M2 1DW
The Curious Garden at Tast Catala
Santory Toki, Midori, Apple & Ginger Ale
Lavender Bee's Knees – The Gardener’s Delight at Harvey Nichols, Manchester
Featuring the finest foraged ingredients from the idyllic surroundings of Forest Gin’s distillery in the Peak District National Park. Forest Gin, fresh lemon juice, honey, lavender.
Location: Harvey Nichols, New Cathedral Street, Manchester, M1 1AD
Botanical Kingdom at King Street Townhouse
Slingsby Rhubarb Gin, rhubarb syrup & liqueur, blends with fiery ginger puree, refreshing hints of lemon and a floral note of lavender. The perfect way to raise a toast to the start of the summer.
Location: King Street Townhouse, 10 Booth St, Manchester M2 4AW, United Kingdom
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