In a meeting of local legends, the city’s favourite condiment, Henderson’s Relish, is teaming up with premium spirits wizards Locksley Distilling and independent drinks connoisseurs Starmore Boss for a one-of-a-kind Bloody Mary Masterclass – set to take place during the Sheffield Cocktail Festival event on Saturday 17 May, at Steamworks.
Famed for adding punch to pies, pints and everything in between, Hendo’s is now stepping behind the bar, bringing its unmistakable tang to the cocktail shaker as guest judges of the Bloody Mary Competition – a spicy showdown that invites festivalgoers to shake up their own take on the classic.
The winner will walk away with bragging rights to the Best Bloody Mary in Sheffield, a bottle of the limited-edition Locksley x Starmore Boss Co-Lab vodka, and a stack of Henderson’s goodies to keep the spice flowing.
Speaking about the collaboration, Henderson’s Relish General Manager Matt Davis said: “We’re thrilled to be part of Sheffield Cocktail Festival and bring Henderson’s Relish into the mix. Sheffielders know that the best Bloody Marys have Henderson’s. And we can’t wait to celebrate the creativity of the city’s best bartenders and cocktail lovers!”
Running from 2pm to 8pm at Steamworks, Sheffield Cocktail Festival is a full-blown celebration of the city’s drinks scene. Expect creative cocktails, street food, live DJs, masterclasses and a huge lineup of bars and global brands.
You’ll find locals like Public, Bench, Cubana, and Barrowboy rubbing shoulders with international names including Tanqueray No. Ten, Johnnie Walker, Bacardi, Casamigos, and more.
Whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur or just in it for the vibes, this is Sheffield’s biggest cocktail party — and now, thanks to Hendo’s, officially its most Sheffield.
With very limited spots available, this is your chance to learn from the best, explore the story behind the Bloody Mary Co-Lab, and leave with some serious cocktail cred.
Head to sheffieldcocktailfestival.co.uk to book, or check out their Insta for the chance to win two tickets to the festival and masterclass.
