Now for the fun bit. Choosing your cocktail menu! You may have already read that we generally run with a cocktail menu of 5+2 : that’s a choice of 5 cocktails and 2 non-alchoholic mocktails. Some customers opt for a menu of 6 cocktails instead.
We will put together a menu for you to suit your guests. Over the years, we’ve learned what people like. We’ll ask you for the age profile of your guests and the female : male split. We’ll put together a suggested menu to fit. A hen party menu for a group of hens will look very different for a gentleman’s 70th birthday party for instance.
On the next few pages you will find mention of some of the cocktails we supply. Hopefully, it’ll whet your appetite. And if anything in particular stands out as a must have, let us know. We’d encourage you to try some new cocktails from our list alongside your favourites. Who knows? We may just introduce you to your new favourite cocktail. In the meantime, we’ll work on coming up with a suggested menu for you all.
Bourbon whiskey, simple syrup, lemon juice, angostura bitters
One of the old classics. Very simple formula, combining spirit with a little sweetness from the sugar, sourness from the lemon and balanced out with a little bitter courtesy of angostura. How pre-Prohibition cocktails used to be.
Vodka, simple syrup, lime juice, watermelon juice
A great cocktail for summer. And pretty easy to make. Neutral Vodka based with Rubicon watermelon juice as the star ingredient. Add a little simple syrup and lime juice for balance. Beautiful and good for you right?
Mint, lime, pressed apple, sugar syrup, soda
A great version of the classic Mojito. Based around the freshness of pressed apple juice, with all the stunning flavours of lime, mint and a little sweetness to bring it alive. Who needs alcohol anyway?
Gin, Chamberyzette strawberry vermouth, raspberry syrup
Our own in-house developed cocktail based around the classic Martini with fruity summery flavours. Gin based, with a predominant strawberry flavour from the chamberyzette. A little raspberry pep gives a hint of fruity sweetness.
Light Rum, Fraise liqueur, strawberries, lime, sugar syrup
Just perfect for summer. A real fruit smoothie mixing light rum with luscious strawberries, boosted with yet more strawberry liqueur and lime to give it some edge.
Brandy, Southern Comfort, peach syrup, peach bitters
For those who like their cocktails spirity, this one is a peach. This is a heady potion combining French brandy, with the gorgeous, warming glow of Southern Comfort. Add a little peach and you have one smooth and fiery cocktail.
Tequila, orange juice, jalapeno chilli, grenadine
A fine traditional cocktail, mixing fruity, spirity Tequila and orange juice. Ours comes with a dash of jalapeno to give it a little Mexican fire. A dash of grenadine gives it the glow to provide a striking drink.
Pedro Ximinez sherry, Talisker malt whisky, angostura bitters, orange oil
A fantastic modern take on one of the famous cocktails. Rich raisiny tones from PX sherry are combined with the lingering smokiness of the malt whisky. And breathe in that orange oil on the top. Definitely full-on flavour.
Chase smoked vodka, Chambord black raspberry, pineapple juice, lemon juice
A smoky twist on the 90s classic cocktail. The traditional blend of raspberry, pineapple and vodka is enlivened by a burst of lemon and that brooding touch of smoke.
Gin, Cherry Heering, lemon juice, soda, grenadine
One of the world’s most evocative gin cocktails. Originating at Raffles Hotel in Singapore. This long concoction combines slightly floral gin with the nutty texture of cherry brandy. Add to this some lemon to cut through the sweetness and some soda to lengthen it, and you have one cool cat of a cocktail.