NEW cocktail tours with 47 bars have been announced for Glasgow Cocktail Week.

To celebrate the launch of the festival tomorrow, three new cocktail tours in partnership with Bacardi have been announced for guests to explore some of the city's best bars including The Finnieston, Radisson Red, Spiritualist, Jack’s Bar at Dakota and sky-high rooftop bar VEGA.

Cocktail lovers will also be able to sample more than 140 exclusive discounted cocktails and unlock Glasgow Cocktail Week menus with their wristbands at a host of almost 50 handpicked venues across the city.

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For those who prefer a hands-on approach, masterclasses will be running on Saturday, September 24 and Saturday, October 1 where a Bacardi brand ambassador takes you through how to create iconic cocktails, such as mojitos and daiquiries, at Platform and Bowlarama.

Glasgow Cocktail Week organiser, Nicola Moir, said: "Countdown is on and it’s finally time to celebrate Glasgow’s best cocktail bars.

"This year’s festival is packed with memorable moments for you to share with your friends. 

"Thanks to our incredible festival partners, venues and industry friends for helping us create our biggest festival to date."

You can find out more about Glasgow Cocktail Week or purchase tickets HERE.