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.
Lanique rose liqueur, Martini rosato vermouth, rose syrup
A beautiful and delicate Martini with the unusual fragrance and taste of rose. The Lanique rose liqueur combines well with the pink vermouth. Add a lil’ shot of rose syrup and you have one modern twist on the classic Martini.
Cardamom infused blanco tequila, lychee liqueur, Aperol, coriander and lime
A gorgeous and unusual cocktail which has raided the herb & spice cupboard. Gentle notes from the coriander and cardamom work well with some quality tequila and the exotic flavour of lychee. Aperol and lime cut through for balance.
Scotch whisky, Drambuie, stem ginger, orange bitters
Our take on a classic 2 ingredient cocktail. The balance of scotch whisky with the sweetness of Drambuie’s whisky and heather honey is fantastic. We offer to add a little stem ginger and some orange bitters to give it more complexity. But they’re optional of course.
Salted Caramel vodka, Brandy, Crème de Cacao, cream
A great ‘on trend’ cocktail concoction combining fashionable salted caramel vodka with classic brandy, plus dark crème de cacao with it’s hint of chocolate, and cream. A real smoothie.
Golden Rum, Malibu, pineapple juice
One of our own creations, and a real taste of the Caribbean. Mellow golden rum combines with smooth sweet coconut, lengthened with pineapple juice. One to watch the sun go down with.
Vodka, Archers peach schnapps, cranberry juice & oj
Not as sinful as the name suggests. This is one long, fruity drink. Cranberry and orange juices provide the thirst quenching ability of this summer drink. Archers adds more peachy fruit, and vodka puts it on the wrong side of pure.
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.
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.
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.
Pink Pepper Gin, Sacred Spirits red vermouth, Campari
Our take on the much-loved classic Negroni. Audemus pink pepper gin really shines in this cocktail. Complemented beautifully by a complex English red vermouth (who knew?) and the timeless Campari. Great cocktail to start your evening with.