
Watch Hill’s award-winning Ocean House launched the first in a summer wave of renowned seasonal culinary pop-up series in collaboration with Sipsmith Gin – the Sipping Terrace Private Tea & Dining Experience – with a media preview on May 26. Sipsmith was London’s first copper distillery for nearly 200 years, on a mission “to bring back London Dry Gin to the city where it made its name,” made by hand and in small batches. The Sipping Terrace, adjacent to the resort’s putting green lawn, features individual furnished greenhouses and offers epicurean delights and cocktails for afternoon tea and dinner parties of up to six people. “Each season, we set a new standard in innovative, experiential dining to bring joy to our overnight and day guests,” said Antonia Korosec, General Manager, Ocean House. “The new Sipping Terrace will delight guests’ senses while providing a private and memorable al fresco dining experience with the service and creativity for which Ocean House is known.” Craft cocktails showcasing Sipsmith Gin include the Proper Gin & Tonic, Anna’s Gin Garden, Cuppa Gin, In the Weeds and the Gin & Pamplemousse. A portion of the proceeds from sales at the Sipping Terrace will benefit local charities through the Ocean House Fund for Charitable Giving, established to help local children and families in need.
- Ocean House unveiled its Sipping Terrace, a private tea and dining experience in collaboration with Sipsmith Gin, with a media event on May 26.
- Sipsmith London Dry Gin is a classic London Dry Gin with a smooth and aromatic taste that blends well in a variety of cocktails. Distributed in the state by Horizon Beverage Co. − Copley division.
- Adjacent to the resort’s putting green lawn, the Sipping Terrace features individual furnished greenhouses designed to evoke a “wistful afternoon in the English countryside.”
- In between lime and lemon trees surrounded with fairy lights strewn above, each greenhouse features a bistro table set with fine china and a chandelier overhead, setting the stage for cocktails and “tipsy tea.”
- Sipsmith London Dry Gin showcased in cocktails Anna’s Gin Garden, Cuppa Gin, In the Weeds and the Gin & Pamplemousse.
- Gabrielle Clark, Food and Beverage Director, Ocean House; Jonathan Feiler, Wine Director, Ocean House Management Group; Antonia Korosec, General Manager, Ocean House; and Claire Skinner, Account Director, Laura Davidson Public Relations.
- Antonia Korosec, General Manager, Ocean House; Maria Woods, Marketing Manager, Northeast, Beam Suntory; Tim Hastedt, State Manager, MA/RI, Beam Suntory; and Chuck Mattera, Territory Manager, Rhode Island Franchise Division, Beam Suntory.
- Sipsmith London Dry Gin and the In the Weeds cocktail, featuring Sipsmith Gin, lemon juice, lime, Yellow Chartreuse, house-made tarragon tea and a tarragon garnish; and the Gin & Pamplemouse, a blend of Sipsmith Gin, Pamplemousse liqueur and tonic, garnished with a grapefruit slice.
- A classic gin and tonic featuring Sipsmith Gin set with a Sipping Terrace garden swing.
- Small bites and delights await guests.
- A classic gin & tonic made with Sipsmith Gin.
- In the Weeds and the Gin & Pamplemousse.
Photos by Laura Widness.