Sours, Fizzes, Collins & Slings
The sour: A short, sharp, crisp and refreshing drink that consists of a base spirit, a sour and a sweetener. It belongs to one of the oldest families of drinks in history and was first documented in Jerry Thomas´ 1862 book of A Bartender´s Guide on How to mix Drinks´ It is still to this day largely believed that this style of drink was being concocted a long time before then. One of the most famous sours of today is the margarita or the Daiquiri. It is said that the Daiquiri was invented (in the sense that “necessity is the mother of invention) at the turn of the centur
Pomegranate Sour
Pomegranate liqueur, Aperol and blood orange juice is shaken with hints of lemon and sugar. Served straight up with a pomegranate crusta, a great crisp cocktail to start the night with*
Passionfruit and Pineapple Smash
Fresh pineapple and passionfruit are smashed together with fresh pressed lemon juice, vanilla vodka and an orange and vanilla liqueur. Shaken and served tall.
Cucumber, Elderflower & Jasmine Sour
A tribute to cucumber sandwiches this is the ultimate refreshing summer drink. Cucumber is lightly pressed then shaken with Hendricks Gin, jasmine tea, elderflower syrup and lemon juice.
Smoked Whisky & Dill Sour
A quirky twist on the classic whisky sour...Peat Monster, a smoky islay whisky and a its cousin Asyla, a light blended whisky, are gently shaken with a hint of dill, freshly pressed lemon juice and a touch of sugar*
Vanilla & Hazelnut Sour
Walnut liqueur and vanilla vodka are shaken together with freshly pressed pineapple, a dash of white chocolate syrup and freshly pressed lemon juice, served short and sweet
Campari Cosmopolitan
A twist on Sex and the City´s cosmo; we´ve added Campari, red grapefruit and blood orange juices to lemon vodka with a touch of orange curacao and a classic Dale Degroff flamed orange zest
Watermelon & Peach Sour
We take fresh watermelon and smash it up with coconut syrup and fresh pressed lime juice, add a lashing of peach liqueur and Larious gin and shake it hard*
Raspberry Collins
Blueberries are muddled lightly then shaken with Aperol and cherry liqueur. Served long it´s then topped with a crisp tonic fizz
Blueberry Fizz
Old Tom Gin, fresh pressed lemon juice, raspberry puree and a hint of sugar are shaken together, topped with a little soda water and served long.
Elderflower Fizz
This classic Silver Fizz has been tweaked a little...Larios Gin, and fresh pressed lemon juice have been embraced with a hint of elderflower and are shaken hard, then to be topped with a dash of soda water. A very light and delicate yet refreshing drink*
Passionfruit and Peach Fizz
Peach liqueur & puree with a touch of passionfruit syrup and lime are shaken and then lengthened with prosecco
Mango & Passionfruit Margarita
Loosely based on the Margarita; mango sorbet, Sauza Hornitos Tequila, a hint of dry orange liqueur, fresh pressed lime juice and passionfruit syrup are shaken vigorously and served straight up martini style. Very refreshing on a hot summer´s day.
La Floridita Daiquiri
One of Hemmingway´s favourites and a long forgotten classic, but well deserving of a mention we combine Cuban rum, fresh pressed lime juice with maraschino liqueur and sugar. We shake it and serve it martini style either straight up or over crushed ice, your choice.
Rhubarb & Guava Daiquiri
Golden rum and sour rhubarb liqueur are shaken lightly with guava juice, some fresh mint and a touch of vanilla & cinnamon syrup, served straight up martini style.
(other classic margarita´s and daiquiri´s available upon request)
(other classic margarita´s and daiquiri´s available upon request)
Singapore Sling
A classic first invented at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore by Ngiam Tong Boon and with recipes vary significantly the world over since 1910, we´ve made a slight variation on the original. Gin and cherry liqueur among others have been shaken hard and long with fresh pressed pineapple & lime juices, pomegranate Grenadine and soda water....check recipe
Julep´s & Mojito´s
The mint julep: An alcoholic drink usually consisting of American Whiskey with a lavish mint garnish. This classic American cocktail is traditionally made up of four ingredients: mint, bourbon, sugar and water and according to some contrary to popular belief actually originates from Virginia in 1787. History shows that the Juleps were originally made with cognac and not bourbon and then some say the first julep documented was made with rum which leads us to the Mojito whose background is somewhat debatable as well. From rumour´s of first being invented by Sir Francis Drake as early as th
Kentucky Mint Julep
Fresh mint is pressed with simple syrup then topped with a large serving of Woodford Reserve Bourbon and crushed ice. A colossal mint sprig is placed on top so you can inhale those lovely mint aromas
Grapefruit Julep
Fresh red grapefruit and mint, muddled then topped with crushed ice and lashings of another Kentucky classic, Makers Mark bourbon
Apricot Julep
Fresh apricot is muddled with a touch of cinnamon vanilla and lashings of mint. It is then caressed with a favourite of ours pyrat rum and a splash of apricot liqueur
Peach Brandy Julep
Fresh peach and mint, muddled then topped with a dash of peach brandy and a healthy shot of Cognac
Spiced Mojito
Spiced Rum with the addition of vanilla cinnamon syrup and ginger beer plus the usual suspects; mint and fresh pressed lime juice are collectively combined together to give an intriguing twist on the original
Roasted Pineapple & Sage Mojito
Another inspired version of the all time classic...we´ve roasted some pineapple, added some fresh sage, shaken it with Cuban rum and touched it up with a hint of sugar
Basil, Cucumber & Green Tea Mojito
Same same but different...fresh basil, green tea liqueur and cucumber vodka are shaken with lemon & elderflower to be served short with a healthy sprig of basil.
Passionfruit Caiparinha
We couldn´t leave out the next door neighbour; a Brazilian classic of Sagatiba Velha shaken with pressed limes, fresh passionfruit and a touch of passionfruit syrup
Martini´s
The Martini: The martini is a cocktail made with gin, orange bitters and vermouth. The drink is almost always garnished with an olive or a sliver of lemon peel.
The debate over when and by whom the martini was invented still rages today. Some claim that the martini evolved from the “Martinez” cocktail.
The Martinez is considered to be the great grand-daddy of the martini and many believe that this was where it all started. Perhaps the most frequently cited theory is that Jerry Thomas, a famous and influential 19th century bartender, invented the drink at the Occidental
The debate over when and by whom the martini was invented still rages today. Some claim that the martini evolved from the “Martinez” cocktail.
The Martinez is considered to be the great grand-daddy of the martini and many believe that this was where it all started. Perhaps the most frequently cited theory is that Jerry Thomas, a famous and influential 19th century bartender, invented the drink at the Occidental
The Martinez
Beefeater gin, a couple dashes of maraschino liqueur and Angostura are shaken to produce an
Classic 1950´s Martini
Name your choice of Gin....how dry would you like it? Olive or a lemon twist?
Dirty
Name your choice of Gin....how dry would you like it? Stirred with a dash of olive brine, how much brine? Only you can say
Gibson
Name your choice of Gin....how dry would you like it? Served with a cocktail onion
Rita Hayworth
Nice and refreshing we muddle cucumber, stir in a healthy serve of Hendricks gin until it´s chilled to the right temperature
Marilyn Monroe
Tanquery No 10 is laced with grapefruit bitters to bring out those citrus notes, served straight up with a grapefruit twist
Doris Day
The smoky martini, name your choice of gin and how dry you would like it. It is then stirred and served with a light whisky wash
Elizabeth Taylor
Freshly cut lemongrass is elegantly combined with South Gin and a hint of french vermouth
Debbie Reynolds
Larios gin, fresh passionfruit and raspberry are shaken with freshly pressed lime juice and served straight up
Doris Day
Russian Standard Imperial Vodka and mandarin liqueur are intertwined with a hint of fresh chilli to give it a subtle spiciness.
Esther Williams
White crème de cacao is caressed with manuka honey vodka and a touch of chocolate bitters. Chilled perfectly and served with a malteser
Anne Baxter
We caress crème de apricot with a dash of peach bitters and Bombay Sapphire gin, serving it straight up, chilled to perfection
Breakfast
Whether you like your martini´s in the morning or at night this can be enjoyed at any time of day. We shake up Plymouth Gin with a little Cointreau, some marmalade to bring out those citrus note´s and fresh pressed lemon juice. We then serve it straight up with a slice of toast.
Pink Gin
A twist on the classic, Plymouth Gin shaken with rhubarb and orange bitters
The Blue Moon
The illuminated beauty, this delectable classic of violet liqueur, Aviation Gin and fresh pressed lemon juice is just simply delicious
Fancy Gin Cocktail
Another Jerry Thomas classic, Old Tom Gin is shaken with orange curacao and a few drops of angostura, finished off with a refreshing lemon twist
Spiced Espresso
For that pick me up´ that one may need at whatever time of day. We´ve infused vanilla vodka with cinnamon to spice things up, shaken it vigorously with fresh espresso, and a touch of spiced and chocolate liqueur.
Manhattans, Old Fashioned´s & More
Manhattan
Sweet, dry or perfect? Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey is chilled with careful concentration with a dash of angostura bitters and a touch of Italian vermouth. Finished off with either a homemade maraschino cherry, an orange twist or both
Frank Sinatra
Jim Beam Small Batch with peach and orange bitters are caressed with a touch of Italian vermouth and a lemon twist
Dean Martin
Jim Beam Black and dry orange liqueur are intertwined with peach bitters and finished off with either a homemade maraschino cherry, an orange twist or both
Sammy Davis Jnr
Pyrat Rum is gracefully entangled with orange and wood barrel bitters, a touch of Italian vermouth and an orange twist
Joey Bishop
While a Manhattan might be a little too forward for the beginner, this cocktail might provide a slightly more comfortable introduction. Maker´s Mark bourbon is stirred with a dash of maraschino liqueur, angostura and orange bitters
Peter Lawford
An exquisite twist on the Rob Roy we combine orange infused Whisky with chocolate and orange bitters a splash of Italian bitter and finished off nicely with a lemon twist. Citrusy and refreshing
Rob Roy
The drink that was named for the Scottish folk hero Robert Roy MacGregor...Name your choice of Scotch whisky and we´ll tenderly stir in some Italian vermouth and Angostura Bitters until it´s perfectly chilled. Finished off with either a homemade maraschino cherry, a lemon twist or both
Old Fashioned
The secret to this wonderful drink is the correct dilution. Peychaud´s Bitters are tenderly stirred together with Woodford Reserve bourbon and a hint of brown simple syrup
Zacapa Old Fashioned
Zacapa 23yr old rum, a few drops of whisky barrel bitter´s and a touch of vanilla & cinnamon syrup to spice things up a little are stirred and diluted to absolute perfection
Tequila Old Fashioned
We take Don Julio blanco tequila, a true expression of the agave, add a drizzle of agave syrup, top it off with a couple dashes of grapefruit bitters and stir. It is then finished with a lime twist
Sazarac
Rittenhouse Rye whiskey, Peychaud´s bitters and simple syrup are gently stirred together and strained into an absinthe rinsed glass
A Little Bit Tiki...
Tiki: Tiki culture in the United States began in 1934 with the opening of Don the Beachcomber, a Polynesian-themed bar and restaurant in Hollywood. The proprietor was Ernest Raymond Beaumont-Gantt, a young man from Louisiana who had sailed throughout the South Pacific; later he legally changed his colored fabrics. Three years later, Victor Bergeron, better known as Trader Vic, adopted a Tiki theme for his restaurant in Oakland, which eventually grew to become a worldwide chain. The theme took on a life during the restaurant's growth in the Bay Area. The Trader Vic in Palo Alto not only spawned
Trader Vic´s Mai Tai
Get into the tiki vibe with Appleton Estate 8 and 12yr olds, orange curacao, freshly pressed lime juice and a dash of almond syrup. Shaken and served short, this tropical cocktail will take you back to the days of Polynesia and Elvis Presley
Don the Beachcomber´s - The Zombie
This legendary cocktail needs no introduction but should be treated with caution. We serve ours big and strong with Eldorado, Bacardi 8 and Matuesalum white rums, fresh pressed lemon & lime juices, pineapple juice, passionfruit syrup and brown simple syrup
Cancun Dream
Elements 8 charcoal filtered rum is shaken hard with pineapple & guava purees and fresh pressed lemon juice. Served long it´s drizzled with a splash of Bennies homemade grenadine
Don the Beachcomber´s Missionary Cocktail aka Trader V
As with a lot of classic cocktails the debate over who invented what and when still continues strongly today. Whatever the case we muddle fresh pineapple, add some Havana Club Especial rum a little peach liqueur, fresh mint. Shaken hard and served short over crushed ice
Pamaliscious
Pomegranite liqueur and a lashing of white rum are shaken hard with mango sorbet and coconut syrup, then lengthened with pineapple juice
