London heatwave: Is the city in the middle of a frozen drink revolution?
Live MintIt’s the middle of a very hot summer in London. As it happens, London is also in the midst of a veritable frozen drink revolution, with several notable bars taking control of slushie machines to make fun summer drinks for grown-ups. Yuzu Frozen Margarita, Tayer Elementary There’s a pair of frozen drink machines behind the counter at Elementary, the casual half of the brilliant dual bar concept from Berg and Alex Kratena. Unlike places that turn on the frozen drink machine only in summertime, this Peckham joint serves the sublime slushie all year, but it’s in greatest demand in hot weather. Frozen Margarita, the Red Lion and Sun This North London pub started serving its classic frozen margarita from a big-wheeled green cart during the first lockdown in 2020; owner Heath Ball says they have been a “runaway success.” The Red Lion and Sun has since become the UK’s biggest account for Tequila Ocho.