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Cocktail Specials Bokan 37 and Bokan Bar in Novotel Canary Wharf — *A festive photoshoot at Bōkan Bar*

At the top of the Novotel hotel, Bōkan Bar is more than just a place to grab a drink; it's a sanctuary for those who appreciate the art of making cocktails. During my latest photoshoot, I had the chance to explore the captivating mixology of Bōkan, where I focused on their seasonal and Halloween cocktail specials for Halloween and London Cocktail Week, as well as the brand new drinks menu crafted by Bar Manager Generoso D'Avino.

A bar with a view: Bōkan Bar in Canary Wharf

Perched on the 38th floor, Bōkan Bar in Canary Wharf undeniably offers some of the best views in the city. But don't be fooled; the real reason to visit is the innovative cocktail list. While the talented staff can make you any drink you fancy, their cocktail list changes twice per year, and they create cocktail specials for most occasions. As such, every visit is an invitation to find your new favourite cocktail!

Commercial Photographer London Cocktail Specials — *Creative mixology meets breathtaking views*

A creative mixologist's vision

One of the highlights of this photoshoot was delving into the creative process of Bar Manager Generoso D'Avino. His new cocktail menu reflects his passion for making drinks and his commitment to pushing the limits of flavour combinations and presentation. Shooting behind the scenes, I captured him and his team put finishing touches to the beautiful drinks.

Cocktails Specials in London — *Capturing the magic happen: Shooting behind the scenes at the bar*

Commercial Photographer London Cocktails — *Capturing the magic happen: Shooting behind the scenes at the bar*

The new cocktail specials

Bōkan Bar always delivers on its drinks specials. In this photoshoot, I captured the Halloween Special as well as the Gimlet which was on the menu for London Cocktail Week.

Witching hour: The Bōkan Halloween Cocktail special

Bōkan Bar's Halloween special, the Canela Rai, is a balanced mix of calvados, Mozart pumpkin, pumpkin purée, and cinnamon syrup. It is served in a flute covered with cinnamon and topped with a cinnamon stick and an edible flower.

Raising a glass to London Cocktail Week

During London Cocktail Week, Bōkan Bar added a special to their menu. A smokey twist on a Gimlet, it's a mix of Don Ramon Salmiana mezcal, lime juice and HM lime, grapefruit & rosemary cordial.

London Cocktail Week Bokan Bar Cocktail Special — *A smokey gimlet for London Cocktail Week*

Cocktails that look like works of art

Other than the cocktail specials, I photographed the brand new cocktail list. Bōkan Bar shines as a hub of creativity and sophistication for mixology lovers - and that's what makes it one of my favourite bars. It's a place where every drink is a work of art, and every moment is an experience. As a result, Generoso D'Avino's new cocktail list pushes the boundaries of taste and appearance.

I aimed to capture the craftsmanship of his cocktails, highlighting their vibrant colours and intricate details.

Bokan 37 and Bokan Bar in Novotel Canary Wharf — *The stunning cocktails at Bōkan Bar*

Bar snacks in Canary Wharf

Lastly, I ended the shoot with their food menu. Specifically, the Bōkan tiles: a selection of Paxton & Whitfield cheese and Cobble Lane cured butcher’s charcuterie.

Restaurant Videography — *The Bōkan tiles: A selection of British cheese and charcuterie*

Cheese and Charcuterie Board London — *The Bōkan tiles: A selection of British cheese and charcuterie*

The technical details

This was a half day shoot at Bōkan Bar. I shot on a mirrorless Sony a7iii, with a 24-70mm and a 50-mm lens and a Godox softbox strobe light.

Bōkan is located at 40 Marsh Wall, London E14 9TP. The shoot was organised by Roche Communications.

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Fancy seeing more cocktail photography? You can check out my previous shoots for Lanique Spirit of Rose and Sabine Rooftop Bar. If you're interested in food and restaurant photography, have a look at previous shoots at TOKii, Taste of London, Benares Mayfair, Bonfire, SlowBurn, Chuku's and The Haberdashery.

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Published by Naf Castanas in Behind the Scenes, Food and Drinks, London Bar Photography, Restaurant & Brand Photography

Tags: Bar Photography, Behind the Scenes, Cocktail Photography, Drinks Photography, East London, London Bar Photography, London Hotel

Best Cocktail Photography in London — *A Rose a Day, Oysters Away Cocktail Shot for Lanique Spirit of Rose*

Lanique Spirit of Rose boasts 200 years of history, and is still distilled today using the same artisan method. I had the pleasure of shooting Lanique cocktails at Gaucho Covent Garden, Cocktails in the City and Bourne & Hollingsworth Street Bar.

Shooting a heritage brand: Lanique Spirit of Rose

Lanique Spirit of Rose has a rich history, originating from 1875. In this shoot, the client wanted to capture beautiful imagery, primarily for their social media channels. In the first part of the shoot, which took place at Gaucho Covent Garden, they wanted to highlight the bottle and showcase some of their key serves. The second part of the shoot featured their collaboration with Bourne & Hollingsworth, both at their Soho street bar and at the Cocktails in the City festival.

Lastly, looking at their audience, they recognised that the majority of their audience were male mixologists. As a result, they were looking to move away from their pink, light and bright aesthetic and incorporate action shots behind the bar.

The photography brief

The cocktail photography shoot for Lanique was split in three parts:

Firstly, at Gaucho Covent Garden, I shot the following key serves:

Rose Fizz
Rose & Tonic
Rose Sour
Rose-ito
Rose Negroni
Rose Spritz
Lychee Rose Martini

Secondly, at the Bourne & Hollingsworth Lanique street bar, I shot:

Rose & Grapefruit Margarita
A Shore Thing
A Rose a Day

Lastly, at Cocktails in the City, I shot:

A Rose a Day
A Shore Thing
Shell Tasting Serves

Lanique Spirit of the Rose Cocktails — *A Rose a Day at the Hollingsworth & Bourne Lanique Street Bar*

Lanique cocktail photography at Gaucho Covent Garden

The Lanique key serves were prepared by Simone Fabiani at Gaucho Covent Garden. To capture the brand's essence, I photographed the cocktails in different settings, both indoors and outdoors, as well as behind the scenes at the bar, and lifestyle shots.

Lanique key serves photography - indoors

Cocktail Photographer London Prices — *Lanique key serves cocktail photography*

Stunning Drinks Photography — *Lanique key serves cocktail photography*

behind the scenes at gaucho

Lanique key serves - outdoors

Product Photography in London — *Key serves shot outdoors at Covent Garden*

Lanique lifestyle shots

Commercial Photographer UK — *Lifestyle photos of Lanique in Covent Garden*

Lanique cocktail photography at the Bourne & Hollingsworth street bar

The Bourne & Hollingsworth street bar in Soho serves three Lanique cocktails. They are available all summer.

Cocktail photography Lanique — *Lanique cocktails at the Bourne & Hollingsworth street bar in Soho*

Lanique x Bourne & Hollingsworth at Cocktails in the City

The last shoot location was the Lanique x Bourne & Hollingsworth booth at Cocktails in the City. At the festival, which takes places over a weekend in July, August and September, the Lanique team prepared two cocktails, as well as organised taster sessions with drinks were served in oyster shells.