Staying In

Make A Hugo Spritz

Move over Aperol, there’s a new spritz in town. According to new analysis of Google Trends UK data, the Hugo Spritz has overtaken the Aperol Spritz in searches for the first time (averaging approximately 3.6 percent higher than the orange-hued cocktail). Searches for the elderflower-based tipple have been on the up for a while, doubling year on year, while in UK bars the number of Hugos ordered has nearly tripled in the three months to the end of June. The drink originated in Northern Italy in the early 2000s after being invented by a bartender called Roland Gruber, who set out to create an alternative to the classic Aperol Spritz. It was originally called the Otto, and made with a lemon balm cordial rather than elderflower liqueur, but later Gruber renamed it the Hugo (apparently chosen at random because he liked the name) and swapped the base. Mix up your own before the summer is out by combining 40ml St-Germain with 60ml prosecco and mint leaves, plus lime and mint for garnishing.

Going Out

Tread The Line East London’s Art Walk

Craving a walk with a view? Then you’ll want to wander through The Line East London’s free outdoor art trail, which stretches between Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and The O2. Following East London’s waterways, the trail is packed with colourful artworks from the likes of Rasheed Araeen, Gary Hume, Abigail Fallis, Madge Gill and Yinka Ilori – to help brighten your urban hike. Either meander along the full four-hour route, or narrow it down to shorter sections and peruse the highly-rated selection of cafés, bars and restaurants along the way. If you fancy a solo outing, but like to listen to something en route, you can also get your hands on a free digital guide for the trail via Bloomberg Connects, narrated by Bill Nighy. Don’t expect to get bored anytime soon, either. The Line is renowned for keeping its outdoor exhibition of artworks fresh, regularly rotating the lineup so that even returning visitors can find something different. And if you’re looking for more urban hiking spots, see our guide here.

Property Of The Day

Spanning 951 acres, Castleton encompasses a 19^th century Greek Revival mansion, 16 historic barns, 10 homes, a stone tower, and an equine cemetery. The former home of Ryanair co-founder Tony Ryan, this impressive property is being auctioned off on 28 October at Keeneland’s exclusive Championship Sale.

Guide price of $57,500,000, sothebysrealty.com

Little Luxury

How about a little luxury served tableside? Berners Tavern, the grand dining room inside The London EDITION in Fitzrovia, has launched a Smoked Salmon Trolley for the summer – and it's as decadent as it sounds. For £25, cuts of Loch Duart gin-cured and house beetroot-cured salmon are sliced to order at your table, served with all the classics: capers, shallots, egg, chives, caviar and dill cream cheese. If salmon isn’t your thing, the new seasonal menu also serves up Scottish scallop crudo with yuzu ponzu and jalapeño, courgette flower with truffle honey and romesco or confit duck leg with summer succotash. Book your table at bernerstavern.com

Competition Time

Leave the endless stream of emails and notifications behind and discover the joy of switching off with a two-night Digital Detox escape at Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa. Located in the heart of the New Forest, this restorative countryside retreat is your chance to slow the pace, reconnect with nature and enjoy uninterrupted time dedicated to your wellbeing. Enter here for your chance to win.

Psssst…

Eurostar has held a monopoly on rail travel through the Channel Tunnel since the route opened in 1994. But Virgin Trains is moving closer to becoming the company’s first competitor, with track access granted for services connecting London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from 2030. Could this mean cheaper fares for passengers?

Whatever You Do, Don’t

Assume it’s too early to think about Christmas. Some brands’ advent calendars are already available to pre-order, such as Liberty’s hotly anticipated beauty calendar, while others – including Daylesford and The White Company – are dropping theirs this September.

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