Abstract Expressionism New York inspired cocktails

Manhattan | £12.00 Canadian Club, Antica Formula, Angostura bitters

Popular history suggests that the drink originated at The Manhattan Club in New York. It was invented for a banquet hosted by Jennie Jerome (Lady Randolph Churchill, mother of Winston). The success of the dinner made the drink fashionable and prompted guests to request it by referring to its place of creation: ‘the Manhattan cocktail’. However, Lady Randolph was in France at the time, and pregnant, so the story is likely fiction… or maybe not?

Moscow Mule | £12.00 Sipsmith vodka, lime juice, ginger syrup topped up with ginger beer

The cocktail was invented in 1941 by hotel proprietor John G Martin and by Jack Morgan of Cock ‘n’ Bull ginger beer. These two created their own ‘Little Moscow’ in New York’s happening Chatham Hotel.

Sazerac | £11.50 Redemption Rye, Absinth, Angostura, Peychaurds bitters

Some claim it’s the oldest known American cocktail. The defining feature of the Sazerac is its method of preparation which commonly involves two chilled old-fashioned glasses… The first glass is swirled with absinthe for flavour and scent. The second glass is used to combine the remaining ingredients with ice. It is then stirred and strained into the former glass.

Millionaire | £12.00 Havana 3 year old rum, sloe gin, apricot brandy, lime juice, grenadine

This is the original Millionaire Cocktail No.1 from Harry Craddock’s famous 1930 ‘Savoy Cocktail Book.’

Income Tax | £12.00 Sipsmith gin, Noilly Part, Martini Rosso, orange juice

The origins of this cocktail are unknown, though some have surmised that taxes can sometimes be a bitter experience. The addition of bitters to what would be the Bronx cocktail are what give Income Tax its name.