In July 2017, The Jam Tree venues in Clapham and Chelsea will transport Londoners to the sunshine and laid-back feel of the Caribbean and the verve of Latin America with a brand-new rum festival.
Rum is the perfect summer tipple, reminiscent of relaxed holiday drinking it transports the drinker to equatorial climes. From cocktail-friendly white rums to the beguiling navy spice, the free and month-long festivities will be a summery celebration of the spectrum and versatility of this spirit in an array of fascinating events.
Rum will infuse everything from the barbecue menu and cocktails to the vibrant décor. Music Concierge have devised a summery soundtrack of Reggae, Ska, Salsa and Soukous which will drift through the venues and out into their sunny gardens.
With an extensive rum list featuring new and unusual rums from around the globe, available to try at all price levels, this new festival will give the delicious spirit the attention that it deserves. The rums will also be incorporated into a tantalising cocktail list as well as thirstquenching rum punch bowls, available to indulge in with friends on select summer evenings.
Throughout July, The Jam Tree will also be hosting tastings with Masters of Rum; these industry experts will be on hand to offer novices and rum-buffs a fun and educational way into tasting rum and well as teaching guests to whip up innovative rum cocktails.
The spirit will be incorporated into the new summer barbecue menu which has been designed by The Jam Tree Group’s Head Chef, Gary Smith, and will feature dishes such as Baby Back Ribs with a Spiced Rum Glaze and other rum-flavoured surprises.
The Jam Tree venues are South and West London’s favourites, particularly in the summer months, with both venues boasting large gardens which are, heated for those evenings when the summer sun is not quite Caribbean. For July, the venue will be bedecked in a laid-back Latin American style so that, with rum-cocktail in hand, drinkers will feel as if they are on holiday in the heart of the city.