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Introduction “Passionate about drinks, proud of our independence.” Marcus Deaves, Hidden Rooms Creation Passionate about drinks and proud of our independence; our bartenders are happy to create the drink of your choice, recreate a memorable cocktail from a special time and place in your life, or deliver their unique 'take' on the dozens of authentic, classic cocktails listed in our menu. Abstention If you're not drinking alcohol, please enquire about alcohol-free cocktails. They can be just as tasty and interesting as their intoxicating relatives. Intention Enjoy our menu, enjoy your drinks and please, always treat alcohol with respect. Hidden Rooms™ Cocktail Lounge & Events Venue, Cambridge UK ©2018. +44 (0) 1223 514 777 hiddenrooms.co.uk Contents “Come on gentlemen. I hope we shall drink down all unkindness.” William Shakespeare, Playwright Champagne Cocktails Bellini, Champagne Cocktail, French 75, Marino Solero, Mandarine Champagne, Mojito Royale, Pimms Royale, Grace Kelly Martini Cocktails Classic Martini, Espresso Martini, French martini, Lemon Drop Martini, Martinez, Porn Star, Vesper, Hanky Panky Gin Cocktails Page One Aviation, Bramble, Casino, Clover Club, Derby, Gimlet, Last Word, Monkey Gland Gin Cocktails Page Two Negroni, Paradise, Pink Lady, Ramos Gin Fizz, Singapore Gin Sling, Tom Collins, Tuxedo, White Lady Gin & Tonics Brockmans, Bombay Sapphire, Beefeater, Hendrick’s, Tanqueray, Brecon Botanicals, Edgerton Pink, Warner Edwards Brandy Cocktails Brandy Alexander, Brandy Crusta, Brandy Daisy, French Connection, Horse;s Neck, Pisco Sours, Sidecar, Vieux Carré Rum Cocktails Page One Between the Sheets, Caipirinha, Cuba Libre, Daiquirai, Dark ‘n’ Stormy, El Presidente, Fog Cutter, Hemingway Special Rum Cocktails Page Two Mai Tai, Mary Pickford, Mojito, Old Fashioned, Piña Colada, Planters’ Punch, Yellow Bird, Zombie Vodka Cocktails Black or White Russians, Bloody Mary, Cosmopolitan, Godmother, Harvey Wallbanger, Moscow Mule, Sea Breeze, Sex on the Beach Whiskey Cocktails Boulevardier, Godfather, Manhattan, Mint Julep, Old fashioned, Penicillin, Rusty nail, Sazerac, Whiskey Sours Liqueur Cocktails Amaretto Sours, Americano, Charlie Chaplin, Grasshopper, Margarita, Paloma, Spritz Veneziano, Tequila Sunrise Original Cocktails Cheeky Tarte, Churchill, Cocoa Crisis, Bison Trail, Ginger Spice, Hazelnut Aleksandra, 21, Mon Cherry Wine & Champagne White, Rosé, Red, Champagne, Prosecco Temperance Drinks Bloody Shame, Citrus Sorbet, Faker Face, Mojitno, Hello Ginger, Grapefruit Collins, Elderflower Spritz, Wimbledon Cooler Spirits Brandy, Tequila & Mezcal, Whiskey, Whisky, Vodka, Gin, Rum Other Drinks Blonde Beer, Cider, Ale, Bitter, Soft Drinks Cocktail Classes Shaken or Stirred, Bootcamp, Tuition, Experience Hidden Rooms™ Cocktail Lounge & Events Venue, Cambridge UK ©2018. +44 (0) 1223 514 777 hiddenrooms.co.uk Champagne Cocktails “Come quickly, I am tasting the stars!” Dom Perignon, French Benedictine Monk Bellini Marino Solero Peach, Strawberry or Orange, Venetian quenchers! Reminiscent of the Solero Ice-Cream Lollipops of our youth. Puréed Fruit topped with perfectly chilled Prosecco. Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Passoa, Mango, Prosecco. 9.80 9.80 Champagne Cocktail Mandarine Champagne Sophisticated elegance. A modern twist on a sparkling classic. Moët et Chandon, Cognac, Sugar, Bitters. Mandarine Napoléon Liqueur, Sugar, Bitters & Moët et Chandon. 10.20 10.20 French 75 Mojito Royale Named after France's 75mm field gun of 1897 smooth, but punchy. The most decadent incarnation of this refreshing favourite. Hendrick’s Gin, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Moët et Chandon. Rum, Fresh Lime & Mint with Moët et Chandon 10.20 10.20 Pimm’s Royale Champagne with the 'English Summer' taste of Pimm's. Pimm's, Cointreau, Mint, Lemon, Strawberry, Moët et Chandon. 9.80 Grace Kelly Inspired by the late and legendary Princess Grace of Monaco. Grapefruit Vodka, Elderflower Liqueur, Moët et Chandon. 9.80 Hidden Rooms™ Cocktail Lounge & Events Venue, Cambridge UK ©2018. +44 (0) 1223 514 777 hiddenrooms.co.uk Martini Cocktails “One Martini is alright, two is too many and three is never enough.” James Thurber, Author Classic Martini Lemon Drop Martini Our expression of a this timeless classic. A sugar-rimmed citrus celebration. Bombay Sapphire Gin, Extra Dry Vermouth, One Olive. Citron Vodka, Cointreau, Fresh Lemon Juice. 10.20 10.20 Martinez Espresso Martini A sweet precursor to the 'Martini' from the 1870’s. Dick Bradsell's legacy to late nights. Old Tom Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur, Bitters. Vodka, Espresso Coffee, Tia Maria, Syrup. 10.20 10.20 French Martini Porn Star Martini Just enough 'Ooh La La' to get the party started. This crowd-pleaser ticks all the taste boxes. Vodka, Black Raspberry Liqueur, Pineapple Juice. Vanilla Vodka, Passionfruit, Orange Juice, Prosecco. 10.20 10.20 Vesper Casino Royale; 007's instruction to the bartender. Vodka, Hendrick's Gin, Vermouth, Lemon Twist. 10.20 Hanky Panky An early 1900's solution to a long day. Dry Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Fernet-Branca. 10.20 Hidden Rooms™ Cocktail Lounge & Events Venue, Cambridge UK ©2018. +44 (0) 1223 514 777 hiddenrooms.co.uk Gin Cocktails “I don’t know what reception I’m at, but for God’s sake, give me a Gin & Tonic.” Denis Thatcher, Businessman Aviation Clover Club Early 20th century classic from Hugo Ensslin, Hotel Wallick, NY. Foamy fresh and velvety smooth, pre-prohibition refresher. Gin, Maraschino, Crème de Violette, Lemon Juice. Hendrick’s Gin, Lemon Juice, Raspberry Syrup, Egg White. 9.20 9.20 Derby Bramble Expressive and strong, highlighting the characters of the Gin. Legendary London Bartender, Dick Bradsell’s defining creation. Hendrick’s Gin, Peach Bitters, Fresh Mint. Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Blackberry Liqueur. 9.20 8.20 Casino Gimlet Aviation riff with roots in the Savoy Cocktail book. A 1928 prescription quotes, ‘Gin, a spot of lime and soda’. Gin, Maraschino, Lemon Juice, Orange Bitters. Gin, Lime Cordial, Lime Juice, a touch of Soda. 9.20 8.20 Last Word Pre-prohibition pleaser, with the added benefit of containing Gin. Tanqueray, Chartreuse, Maraschino, Lime. 9.20 Monkey Gland 1920’s origins in Harry’s New York Bar. An ‘unforgettable’. Gin, Absinthe, Orange Juice, Grenadine. 9.20 Hidden Rooms™ Cocktail Lounge & Events Venue, Cambridge UK ©2018. +44 (0) 1223 514 777 hiddenrooms.co.uk Gin Cocktails “I never drink anything stronger than Gin before breakfast.” W.C. Fields, Comedian & Writer Negroni Ramos Gin Fizz When the Americano isn’t strong enough; replace soda with Gin! Pre-prohibition theatre that used to be shaken for 12 minutes. Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Italian Bitters. Gin, Cream, Egg White, Orange Blossom Water, Citrus, Syrup. 8.20 9.20 Singapore Gin Sling Paradise Much misunderstood, but undeniably refreshing and exotic. A great place to escape to anytime. Gin, Cointreau, Benedictine, Cherry Liqueur, Pineapple. Hendrick’s Gin, Apricot Brandy, Orange Juice. 9.20 9.20 Pink Lady Tom Collins Uncomplicated, velvety, delicious and iconic. English Gin, American creativity and undeniable refreshment. Gin, Cream, Grenadine. Gin, Sugar, Lemons, Soda. 8.20 9.20 Tuxedo A smooth and balanced Martini with ‘Go-Faster Stripes’. Old Tom Gin, Dry Vermouth, Maraschino, Absinthe, Orange Bitters. 10.20 White Lady Refreshing and potent, since the early 1900’s. Gin, Cointreau, Fresh Lemon juice, Egg White. 9.20 Hidden Rooms™ Cocktail Lounge & Events Venue, Cambridge UK ©2018. +44 (0) 1223 514 777 hiddenrooms.co.uk Gin & Tonics All of these G&T’s come with 5oml serving of Gin and 100ml of Schweppes 1783 Original Premium Tonic. This allows the Gin a voice in a perfect ratio with Tonic. Brockmans Hendrick’s Fruity and refreshing. Delicate and curious. Finished with dehydrated Pink Grapefruit. With a few slices of fresh cucumber. 12.00 10.20 Tanqueray Bombay Sapphire Distinctive, bold flavours. Dry, citrus finish. With dehydrated Lime wheel. With fresh lime wedges. 10.00 10.20 Beefeater Brecon Botanicals The perfect dry Gin & Tonic. A master class in flavour matching. With fresh Orange and Lemon slices. With dehydrated Orange wheel. 9.20 10.00 Edgerton Pink Red berry summer flavours. With fresh Strawberries and Lime. 9.00 Warner Edwards Dry, satisfying and sophisticated finish. Served with a twist of Lemon. 12.00 Hidden Rooms™ Cocktail Lounge & Events Venue, Cambridge UK ©2018. +44 (0) 1223 514 777 hiddenrooms.co.uk Brandy Cocktails “The most sensible thing to do to people you hate, is to drink their brandy” Elizabeth Taylor, Actor Brandy Alexander French Connection Creamy, sweet, chocolate brandy. Like Christmas! A French expression of Brando's favourite scotch cocktail. V.S. Cog nac, Chocolate Liqueur, Double Cream. Hennessy Cognac, Disaronno Amaretto. 9.20 8.20 Horse’s Neck Brandy Crusta Contemporary classic oft made with Bourbon. Santini’s precursor to the Sidecar and Margarita. V.S. Hennessy Cognac, Ginger Ale. Hennessy Fine de Cognac, Cointreau, Maraschino, Lemon, Syrup. 8.20 9.20 Brandy Daisy Pisco Sours ‘Mother of all Cocktails’, responsible for generations of drinks. Peruvian Pisco is put to work in this Latin masterpiece. Hennessy Cognac, Yellow Chartreuse, Lemon, Soda. Pisco 1615, Lemon, Simple syrup, Egg White, Bitters. 9.20 9.20 Sidecar A descendant of the Brandy Crusta since WW1. Hennessy Fine de Cognac, Cointreau, Lemon. 9.20 Vieux Carré Akin to a sophisticated Manhattan. Hennessy Cognac, Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Benedictine. 9.20 Hidden Rooms™ Cocktail Lounge & Events Venue, Cambridge UK ©2018. +44 (0) 1223 514 777 hiddenrooms.co.uk Rum Cocktails “There’s nought, no doubt, so much the spirit calms as Rum and true religion!” Lord Byron, Poet Between the Sheets Daiquiri Controversial accounts of its origins heighten its notoriety. The original building block in the rum cocktail household. White Rum, V.S. Cognac, Cointreau, Lemon Juice. White Rum, Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup. 9.20 8.20 Caipirinha Dark ‘n’ Stormy Brazil’s national drink made with Sugar Cane Rum. Quenching, with a distinctive blast of ginger. Cachaca, Fresh Lime, Cane Sugar. Dark Rum, Limes, Demerera, Ginger Beer. 9.20 9.20 Cuba Libre El Presidente Battle cry of Cuba’s liberation forces and a refreshing cocktail. Strong, prohibition era with respectable heritage.