Bloody Bens mission is to create drinks that are anything but ordinary.
It started in 2017 with a Bloody Mary Mix – the ingredient for perfect Bloody Marys – and at the end of 2018 we started making Gin too.
The Bloody Mary Mix was created and perfected at Ben’s Canteen, a neighbourhood hangout in SW London which was famous for Brunch.
After years of customers asking for the unique, herby, spice mix to be bottled for home use, we did exactly that, launching in time for Christmas 2017. Each bottle contains all the Bloody Mary ingredients necessary to make a banging Bloody at home. Note, it’s Vegan, Gluten Free and Non-Alcoholic.
Typically, Bloody Marys are all too average, our Bloody Mary Mix solves that problem. Simply pour 25ml into Tomato Juice for a Virgin Mary and then add Vodka/Gin for a Bloody Mary. No more scrabbling around the fridge or delving into the depths of your cupboards to find the right ingredients and no more worrying about balancing the flavours. One shot of Bloody Bens Bloody Mary Mix is all you need.
For the Gin, we have a small Copper Still where we hand craft in small batches, typically 60 bottles at a time. We started distilling in Earlsfield, South West London (we were Earlsfield’s first ever Gin) and have now made the short journey to Nightingale Lane, SW12. Find us in the downstairs section of the brilliant bottle shop, The Wine Twit. Technically, this is Balham but it’s also a short walk to Clapham South & Clapham Common and Wandsworth Common and Tooting is close by too – a truly SW London Gin.
Our first Gin, indeed our Signature Gin, is inspired by Mallorcan dreaming and London living. It’s a traditional Juniper forward London Dry Gin with notes of Orange and Honey. It’s all about escapism, dreaming, and sunny vibes. It also helps make cracking Negronis.
Our second Gin, is our Pink Gin which is inspired by Wimbledon Tennis (just up the road from our original micro distillery), tasting of Strawberries & Cream, it’s a celebration of British Summertime, whatever the time of year.
Bloody Bens Gin is made on a small Copper Still in Balham, South West London. Find us on Nightingale Lane, downstairs at The Wine Twit, a short walk from Clapham and Wandsworth Common and a 10 min drive from our original location in Earlsfield. From this Micro Gin Distillery we hand craft small batches of Gin that are anything but ordinary.
Our Signature Gin is inspired by Mallorcan dreaming and London living. A traditional Juniper forward London Dry Gin with notes of Orange and Honey to give it a deliciously distinctive taste and to help make cracking Negronis.
Every sip delivers a taste of what memories are made of. Garnish with an Orange slice and, if you’re feeling fancy, a sprig of Lavender.
Equally great straight up, as a G&T or in a Cocktail. Salud!
Shop the CollectionGenerally speaking Bloody Marys are badly made, whether it’s in the pub or at home, they’re normally a bit meh. Bloody Bens Bloody Mary Mix puts an end to bad Bloodys.
We spent a lot of time getting our Vegan, Gluten Free, Non-Alcoholic Bloody Mary Mix just so. Combining the right blend of herbs and spices to deliver a bloody great Bloody Mary, every time. Just add 25ml of Mix to Tomato Juice for a delicious Virgin Mary and then add Gin/Vodka for the perfect Bloody Mary.
So, you can have confidence that, whether it’s brunch at home with mates, impressing a new special friend, or in pursuit of hangover salvation, when you use Bloody Bens Bloody Mary Mix it’ll be anything but ordinary.
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Or are you looking to consistently offer your customers a better Bloody Mary or Gin at your Bar, Café, Pub or Restaurant?
Bloody Bens Bloody Mary Mix and Gin is available for wholesale.