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DRY & ELEGANT 11 Negroni Inverso Tiramisu infused Sipsmith, Kamm & Sons, Cocchi Americano Think Negroni. Now, don’t think Negroni. We turn the classic on it’s head, with Tiramisu tea infused Sipsmith dry gin, Cocchi di Americano and Kamm & Sons. We even put a twist on the twist - it’s grapefruit. Mental. Inspired by ‘Don’t Even Ask’, Oliver Clegg, 2010 Soho Bar Ripened Sunshine Havana Club 3, Plantation Pineapple, Disaronno amaretto, lime juice, pimento-banana liqueur A Cuban classic - therefore Havana and Plantation Pineapple rum are essential. We shake them with lime, some Disaronno and a homemade pimento-banana liqueur, and serve it in a chilled coupette, and garnish it with a delightful little dried THE GROUCHO CLUB COCKTAIL LIST pineapple. This is the Groucho Club and what defines us all - from Inspired by ‘Banana & Coins’, Lana Locke, 2012, Dining Room members to bartenders - is our Maverick spirit. To push the envelope is what we all aspire to do, we are all risk-takers, creators and innovators. Mists Over Mountains This cocktail list is just that - our team of dedicated Macallan Gold, Manzanilla Papirusa, Plum sake, bamboo, bartenders were told to be creative and innovative in Peychaud’s bitters their mixology, and to take inspiration from the Club This cocktail represents a seamless fusion of flavours- it itself, and the result is a selection of drinks that are takes a base of Macallan Gold whiskey, throws in some new, exciting and challenging. They have been inspired Japanese plum sake, and a drop of Spanish dry sherry, served by the art we see, the conversations we have, the in the simplicity of a wooden cup. Add some of Peychaud’s music Rod plays at the piano every night - all the things bitters, and some of our own homemade bamboo ones and pour it over a big chunk of ice. that are the essence of The Groucho Club, directed and distilled into drinks for you to enjoy. Inspired by ‘Highlands’, Kate Bright, 2002, The Backroom The classics are still available - you know what they are and so do we, so we have taken them off this list. So if SWEET & LUSH 11 you want a straight Negroni, or a simple Margarita, just ask for them - the answer is always yes. But don’t be You Never Bring Me Flowers afraid of the drinks that tread on the edge of familiarity, Lavender & strawberry infused Beefeater gin, Pampelle but open doors to worlds of flavours you never knew red grapefruit, pineapple juice, raspberry, lemon juice, you needed. vanilla syrup, egg white Trust us - have we ever led you astray before? This gin sour is deceptively sweet. Pampelle, fresh raspberries, pineapple juice and lemon juice are shaken with egg white to create the traditional sour texture, but the lavender and strawberry infused Beefeater gin and vanilla MONTHLY SPECIAL 11 syrup give the cocktail a gentler finish. It even comes with its own bouquet of flowers... This concoction comes directly from the mind of one Inspired by ‘Flowers in a Vase’, Rob & Nicky Carter, 2016, Main Bar of our own bartenders - Sylvester won our in-house Copper Dog Whisky Cocktail Competition, and you lucky lot now get to taste the fruits of his labours. No Muss, No Fuss Cheeky Dog Gem & Bolt mezcal, crème de cacao, pistachio paste, orgeat syrup Copper Dog whisky, Appleton, apple juice, lemon juice, vanilla syrup, ginger ale Not for the faint of heart, this Gem & Bolt Mezcal cocktail is simple but strong. The added flavours of pistachio, cacao Long and surprisingly refreshing, and garnished with a slice liqueur and sweet orgeat are subtly woven through, but served of dried apple, a dash of brown sugar and - most importantly in a ramekin over a chunk of ice laced with a powder of smoky - some cinnamon sparklers, be sure to tread carefully and almonds, this is a straight talking cocktail that packs a punch. don’t be deceived ... this drink packs a punch and it definitely tastes gentler than it is (much like the man who made it). Inspired by ‘Bug Eyes’, Gavin Turk, 2003, Main Bar SWEET & LUSH 11 AROMATIC & FRAGRANT 11 Knickers in a Twist Shiso Sour Bay leaf infused Black Cow vodka, Cherry Heering, lime Shiso infused Olmeca Altos, Italicus di Bergamotto, lime juice, fig syrup, chocolate bitters, egg white juice, peppermint syrup, celery bitters, egg white, Naughty but nice, this vodka sour uses Black Cow infused This cocktail begins and ends with the Shiso leaf. We infuse with bay leaves and Cherry Heering liqueur to sweeten the the Olmeca Altos tequila with it, creating the base, and use deal. Freshening it up with some fig syrup, fresh lime juice it as a garnish for the finishing touch. Italicus Rosolio di and egg whites, the whole lot is shaken with some chocolate Berganotto is balanced against some peppermint syrup and bitters, and served in a classy coupette. fresh lime juice, a touch of celery bitters and then it all gets Inspired by ‘Cherry Baby’, Catherine Kurtz, 2005, Club Room shaken with egg whites. Inspired by ‘Garden2’, Marc Quinn, 2000, Main Bar BUBBLY & LIVELY 12 I Dream of Peru Cucumber Fizz ABA pisco, Cointreau, mango shrub, lime juice, elemakule Hendricks, lemon juice, apple juice, rose syrup, cucumber, bitters, basil prosecco Fresh basil and lime shaken with Macchu Pisco, Cointreau, Take a splash of Hendricks gin, and shake it with some fresh our homemade mango shrub and some Tiki bitters (because, cucumber, lemon and apple juice, and a dash of rose syrup why not?). The result - a ‘Peruvian Margarita’. for sweetness. Fill the rest of that chilled flute with prosecco, then allow to refresh, revive and rejuvenate. Inspired by ‘Gold Digger’, Simon Periton, 2015, Mary Lou Room Inspired by ‘Gentle on my Mind’, Ben Kustow, 2014, Soho Bar Long Hot Summer Herbal Delight Absolut Elyx, St. Germain elderflower, Campari, pear purée, lime juice, Peroni Lemongrass infused Absolut, crème de pêche, lemon, lavender & earl grey syrup, Perrier-Jouët NV Both long and refreshing, this Absolut Elyx based cocktail combines elderflower liqueur, fresh pear purée and a squeeze Lemongrass infused Absolut Vodka, just a little Creme de or two of lime with Campari and a Peroni Nastro Azzuro top. Peche, throw in some citrus goodness and soothing lavender, Served in a long glass over crushed ice, you won’t want it to then top off with Perrier Jouët champagne - a herbal delight. ever end. Inspired by ‘Petals and Perfection’, Keith Tyson, 2013, Main Bar Inspired by ‘Golden Hand Shandy’, Carl Hopgood, 2009, Main Bar Downward Spiral SERIOUS & LUXURIOUS 11 Chivas Regal (12 Y/O), Laphroaig, Pedro Ximenez, Coffee and a Smoke raspberry purée, lemon juice, orgeat syrup, prosecco Courvoisier VSOP, Talisker (10 Y/O), Kahlua, coffee The heady, heavy flavours of Chivas Regal, Laphroaig & Pedro Ximenez sherry are contrasted beautifully with some fresh infused Cocchi di Torino, truffle bitters berries, lemon and orgeat and a drop of bubbles for good The Espresso Martini is a Groucho classic, but now it’s darker, measure. Served in cut glass crystal, it’s all class. richer, smokier. The heavyweights Courvoisier VSOP & Talisker Inspired by ‘Spectrum Circle’, Rob & Nicky Carter, 2015, The join forces with the traditional Kailua and coffee beans that Backroom have been washed in Cocchi di Torino. A dash of black truffle bitters, a salty chocolate rim, the perfect bittersweet digestif. Inspired by ‘Brighter Ideas II’, Oliver Beer, 2016, Dining Room Red Herring Beefeater 24, Marasquin liqueur, elderflower cordial, lime Silenticious juice, cranberry juice, fresh raspberry and cucumber, prosecco Plantation (5 Y/O), Amaro Ramazzotti, Velvet Falernum, Angostura, Molasses bitters What happens when you shake up some Beefeater 24, Marasquin liqueur, a dash or two of elderflower cordial and A twist on the American classic, the Boulevardier. Replacing lime juice, some fresh cucumber and raspberries, then top the bourbon with Plantation 5 Year rum, stirred with it up with some cranberry juice and prosecco? You get a Ramazzotti Amaro & Velvet Falernum and some Angostura lusciously long drink that tastes like...watermelon. Don’t and Molasses bitters. Served in a chilled coupette with a slice believe us? Try it - tastebuds don’t lie. of chocolate covered orange, it is heavy and historical, sharp but sweet. Inspired by ‘Thebe’, Boo Saville, 2015, The Backroom Inspired by ‘Shhh’, Carl McCrow, 2017, Soho Bar SERIOUS & LUXURIOUS 11 GIN 50ML Swift Halcyon Grin Beefeater 7.50 Buffalo trace, Drambuie, chili infused Cynar, walnut England bitters, angostura bitters Tanqueray Export Strength 7.50 England Balance is the key to all things, and this classic cocktail with Buffalo Trace, Drambuie & chilli infused Cynar keeps the Beefeater 24 7.75 scales steady. Adding Angostura & walnut bitters help make England this the perfect harmony of sweet and spicy. Bombay Sapphire 8.00 Inspired by ‘Life & Death’, Goldie, 2013, Reception Stairwell England Sipsmith Dry 8.25 England Sipsmith Sloe Gin 9.00 CRISP & FRUITY 11 England Black Rose Tanqueray No. Ten 10.00 England Botanist gin, Belsazar Rose vermouth, Amaro Montenegro, Gilpin’s Westmorland Extra Dry 10.00 lemon juice, rose syrup, grapefruit soda England The Scottish Botanist gin is shaken with Amaro Montenegro, Hendrick’s 10.00 fresh lemon juice and roses, roses roses - Belsazar rose Scotland liqueur and fresh rose syrup should make this cocktail sweet as can be. That’s why we top it up with a homemade Gin Mare 10.00 grapefruit soda, for a tangy, tart finish. Expect the unexpected. Spain Inspired by ‘Look into my Love’, Hayden Kays, 2015, Reception Hoxton Pink Gin 10.50 England Plymouth Navy Strength 11.00 England Doctor’s Orders Botanist Gin 11.00 Martell VSOP, Strega, Merlot reduction, lime juice Scotland Martell VSOP & Strega Italian liqueur combine with Sipsmith VJOP Gin 12.00 chamomile, a kaffir lime and red wine reduction and some England fresh lime juice.