The Grand on Brighton seafront has created a delicious new cocktail to support their amazing fundraising for Rockinghorse.
The Grand Hotel has long supported Rockinghorse, organising lots of different fundraising events and initiatives to raise money for us. And this year is no different.
The beautiful hotel has recently donated £11,000 following a range of fundraising activities at the hotel including raffles for a beautiful hamper at Christmas and a huge chocolate egg from Audrey’s Chocolates at Easter.
The team at the hotel, part of Leonardo Hotels, also get involved with lots of our campaigns, events and challenges but they have recently come up with a fantastic new idea to support us.
Head barman Niall and Senior Guest Relations Manager Sandra Flanagan came up with the idea of a delicious new summer cocktail, called The Rockinghorse, to add to their bar menu with £2 from every sale being donated to Rockinghorse.
The cocktail, made with rum, pineapple, lime and passion fruit is a delicious drink, perfect for a sunny afternoon, but what makes it even more special is the design. The Grand have a fantastic bit of kit, called a Ripple Maker, that ‘prints’ images on the top of drinks using edible food dye.
So, not only do customers get a tasty drink, but with the Rockinghorse logo ‘printed’ on the top, they can really see who they are supporting.
Watch Niall expertly crafting The Rockinghorse here:
The Grand Hotel said, “Supporting local causes is incredibly important to us at The Grand Brighton, and Rockinghorse Children’s Charity holds a particularly special place in our hearts.
“Adding a charity cocktail to our menu is a fun and engaging way to involve our guests in the work we’re passionate about. It gives our guests the chance to enjoy a beautifully crafted drink while contributing to a charity that makes a real difference to children and families across Sussex.
“Whether it’s through a sip, a raffle ticket, or a fundraising event, our team and guests are proud to support Rockinghorse in helping to create brighter futures.”
Amanda Hetherington, Head of Partnerships at Rockinghorse, said, “The Grand is such a wonderful hotel and a real Brighton icon. Their support for our work is absolutely wonderful and we simply can’t thank Sandra, Niall and the whole team enough for everything they do for us.
“And we absolutely love our Rockinghorse cocktail! It’s such a brilliant idea and a great way to support us. We really hope it’s a success and want to encourage other Brighton bars and pubs to come up with their own version to help support us!”
If you’d like to try this delicious new cocktail, head down to the main bar at The Grand. And if you would like to do something similar in your bar, cafe or restaurant, just get in touch with Amanda at amanda@rockinghorse.org.uk
