Silent Pool Gin stirred up sophistication at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City to celebrate the Royal Ascot Millinery Collective Exhibition.
The ultra-premium London Dry Gin born in the Surrey Hills of England honored the legendary British thoroughbred race by showcasing eleven millinery designs from the official design arm of Royal Ascot. It was also a proper place at the hotel that is the anchor of culinary creativity, glamour and heritage and a perfect reflection of the gin.
The Royal Ascot Millinery Collective Exhibition displayed one-of-a-kind designer hats from both established and emerging milliners, including Emily Baxendale, Edwina Ibbotson, Hood London and others. The collection, inspired by the glamour of the 1920s and 1930s, features sculptural silhouettes, couture florals and statement craftsmanship was open to the public after. The 2026 edit is the eleventh year of the design collective, the designs of which adhere to the Royal Enclosure Dress Code, where creativity is encouraged among Ascot guests.
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“Royal Ascot, with its discerning audience who value craftsmanship and authenticity, is a natural home for Silent Pool Gin,” says Conor Neville, Marketing Director for Silent Pool. “It represents a quintessential slice of English culture, one which we’re proud to bring to New York’s Waldorf Astoria. Through this partnership and exhibition, we hope to inspire appreciation for British countryside sophistication, embodied by Silent Pool’s provenance and craftsmanship.”
Silent Pool Gin was founded in 2013 by a group of friends at Silent Pool on the Duke of Northumberland’s Albury estate. It is distilled on-site, using local ingredients and 24 exotic botanicals. For more information on Silent Pool Gin, please visit www.silentpooldistillers.com.
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You can also try one of the favorite drinks of the night at home today.
Lavender Bees Knees
Ingredients
- 50ml Silent Pool Gin
- 25ml Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 20ml Lavender infused Honey Water
Garnish: Garnish with a lemon peel
Method
- Add all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 8 to 12 seconds.
- Double strain in a coupette glass.
- How to make Honey Water? Simply add the 1/2 cup of honey and 1/2 cup of water into a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the honey is dissolved. Allow to cool and transfer to an airtight container. The Honey Water will keep, refrigerated, for up to 1 month.
