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This week stand strong, bare your legs, but go easy on the fake tan – stripes only look good on zebras. Give your skin a break after the enivitable first sun of the season burn and take a leave out of Galileo’s book ‘Wine is sunlight, held together by water.’ Here are our cocktails of the week:

1. For Impeccable Service: Polo Bar Mayfair

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The Cocktail: Crown Stag – Dalmore 12yo whisky gently stirred with Campari, Cynar and Mandarin Napoleon (£15.50)

The Story: Polo Bar is the type of establishment where you can put the world to rights with an old friend, or celebrate a much deserved promotion. The Summer Collection is the creation of masterful Head Mixologist Carmine Catena – a wise chap who has concocted a winning array of bitter Martinis, signature cocktails and timeless classics. Nibble a salt beef sandwich, with the bitter kick of the Crown Stag – perfection.

Where: 37 Conduit Street, London W1S 2YF

2. For Luscious Plants and City Views: Sky Pod Bar

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The Cocktail: High In The Sky – Mandarin Vodka, Peach Liqueur, Fresh Passion Fruit and Lime Juice, Champagne (£14.50)

The Story: Everyone loves to sip at altitude, but Sky Pod offers so much more. The plants are expertly groomed, the centre buzzing with a spectacular circular bar and the large window leaves you mesmerised with a stunning view out over London Bridge and The Shard. The Walkie Talkie is the ultimate date spot, somewhere to impress and de-stress. So get High in The Sky with a fruity little fizz.

Where: 20 Fenchurch Street, EC3M 3BY

3. For the Return of an Old Friend: Dead Doll’s House

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The Story: This month, the infamously wacky Dead Doll’s House is enticing the East to come and play. In keeping with the Hoxton pop-up, expect pen and marker decorations, candlelit dinners and potent tipples. Keep it short, classic and fruity with a French Martini.

Where: From the 19th June, 1 Clayton Road, Peckham, SE15 5JA

4. For World Gin Day: Basement Sate

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The Cocktail: Take it Sloe – Sloe Gin, Umesha, Vanilla Syrup and Absinthe (£10)

The Story: Basement Sate is the type of establishment where pudding comes first. The father of all things sweet, was opened by two best friends on a mission to serve excellent cocktails, decadent desserts and meaningful music. Sip the Take it Sloe and munch through the restaurants irresitable Kinder Surprise, a combination of brownie, milk chocolate, Tonka whipped cream, caramelised hazlenuts, praline foam and Caramelia foam.

Where: 8 Broadwick Street, London, W1F

5. For Perfect Summer Vibes: Chateau Léoube

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The Cocktail: Chilled rose wine! (not really a cocktail – sorry)

The Story: When summer comes, there is nothing more quaffable than a chilled glass of pink. This summer make sure that it’s the fruits of the Provence harvest. Rose de Léoube is a game changer, light, pale crisp and dry and packed with fresh summer berries. The perfect pre-dinner sipper.

Where: Picnics, warm evenings, dinner parties. Available to buy (£15.99) here