True Originals
Espresso Martini ...... £5.95 The Olive Lounge twist on this popular classic, invented at the Brasserie Soho in 1983, combines fresh espresso with Russian Standard vodka, Kahlua coffee liqueur & vanilla syrup, then garnished with three fresh coffee beans, signifying health, wealth & happiness.
Peach Bellini ...... £6.50 This wonderful classic prosecco cocktail was invented between 1934 and 1948 at Harry’s Bar, Venice & was only served for 6 months of the year when peaches were in season. Now it’s an all year round favourite! Peach puree, & peach liqueur, finished off with our bubbly prosecco.
Hemingway Daiquiri...... £6.95 “I drink to make other people more interesting.” - Ernest Hemingway A refreshing combination of Diplomatico Blanco white rum, maraschino liqueur, pink grapefruit juice, lime juice and sugar syrup. Invented for Ernest himself at El Floridita bar, Havana, Cuba. “Don’t bother with churches, government buildings or city squares, if you want to know about a culture, spend a night in its bars.” – Ernest Hemingway
Hurricane...... £6.25 A New Orleans classic credited to New Orleans tavern owner Pat O'Brien. The bar allegedly started as a speakeasy called Mr. O'Brien's Club.” It’s a fruity combination of Bacardi & Havana especial rum, orange juice, lime juice, sugar syrup and grenadine.
Mojito...... £5.95 The Mojito was born on the island of Cuba and is one of the nations oldest cocktails. The drink has a disputed history. Some say the drink was developed in the 1500’s when famed explorer Sir Francis Drake landed in the city of Havana. This refreshing combination of Havana Club Especial rum, fresh lime, fresh mint and sugar is a world renowned classic, served across the world.
Tom Collins ...... £6.25 The first recorded Tom Collins recipe is from the second edition of Jerry Thomas’ book, “The Bartender’s Guide”, published in 1876. This fresh mix of Beefeater gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup & soda water is a refreshing, thirst quencher.
3 Modern Day Classics
Pornstar Martini...... £6.95 Created by Douglas Ankrah - a man who is known as a legend in the bartending world – the Pornstar Martini is a delightful mixture of vanilla vodka, fresh passion fruit puree and vanilla syrup, served straight up with a shot of Prosecco.
Strawberry Daiquiri ...... £6.25 A strawberry twist on the classic daiquiri sees Bacardi white rum, combined with strawberry puree, strawberry syrup and balanced with fresh lime juice.
Passion Fruit Daiquiri...... £6.25 This crisp, passionate twist on the classic daiquiri combines Bacardi white rum, lime juice, passion fruit puree, passion fruit syrup and fresh lime juice.
Sloe Gin Fizz...... £5.95 A combination of fruity sloe gin & zingy lemon juice balanced with homemade sugar with soda, to create a sherbet like taste & sensation.
Pina Colada ...... £6.25 Two Puerto Rican bartenders contest the ownership of their national drink. Ramón 'Monchito' Marrero Pérez claims to have first made it at the Caribe Hilton Hotel's Beachcomber Bar in San Juan in 1954. It combines, white rum and gold rum with coconut cream, pineapple juice, lime juice and our own recipe pineapple punch syrup.
Passion Fruit Mojito...... £6.25 This is a great fruity twist on the classic mojito, combining Rum, mint, lime, passion fruit syrup and passion fruit puree.
Strawberry Mojito ...... £6.25 This strawberry twist sees strawberry puree, rum, lime, strawberry syrup & fresh mint churned lovingly to create a sweet and sour strawberry explosion.
Strawberry Bellini...... £6.50 This wonderful classic prosecco cocktail was invented at Harry’s Bar, Venice & was only served for 6 months of the year when peaches were in season. Now it’s an all year round favourite! Strawberry puree, & strawberry liqueur, finished off with our bubbly prosecco.
4 Homegrown Concoctions
Waterloo Sunset...... £6.95 Beefeater gin & elderflower cordial are combined with bubbly prosecco to create a lively, floral flavour. We then crown this with raspberry liqueur to add a fruity finish.
Apple & Elderflower Martini ...... £6.25 A fresh combination of Russian Standard vodka & St Germain elderflower liqueur, with a touch of lemon juice and apple juice thrown in & balanced with homemade sugar syrup to create a fresh, fruity drink that dances on your palette.
Violet Martini...... £5.95 If you like Parma Violet sweets, then this one is for you. Russian Standard vodka, raspberry vodka, vanilla vodka & violet liqueur, is combined with parfait amour & violet syrup, lovingly stirred down to create this extraordinary drink.
Babydoll...... £6.25 Russian Standard vodka is combined with Cointreau, strawberry puree & cranberry juice, enlivened with fresh lime juice & strawberry syrup. Served long over crushed ice. It like an alcoholic slush puppy!
Peaches & Cream...... £5.95 This fresh and fruity combination of peach puree, coconut cream, passion fruit puree & lime juice is lengthened with a large slug of Russian Standard vodka, and balanced with homemade sugar syrup.
Mixed Berry Smash ...... £6.25 This one’s a feisty, fruity number combining bourbon, berry liqueurs & lemon juice, mixed up with fresh raspberries, blackberries and sweetened with raspberry syrup. It’s like alcoholic jam!
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Theatrical Cocktails
Sunday - Thursday, all day and night. Friday - Saturday 11am – 8pm
Smoked Maple Old Fashioned...... £7.95 This smoky twist on the all time classic Old Fashioned combines, bourbon, brown sugar, maraschino liqueur orange zest & angostura bitters. Then twisted up with maple syrup, and maple wood chip smoke.
Barrel Aged Manhattan ...... £7.95 Another interesting twist on an old time classic, see’s bourbon and vermouth aged in our own oak whiskey barrel, then stirred down lovingly with maraschino liqueur and angostura bitters, creating an oaky, smoky variation on the classic Manhattan.
Zombie...... £8.95 Not for the faint hearted! This combination of 4 different rums, Cointreau, orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, sugar syrup, grenadine and finished off with Wray & Nephew over proof rum. Then comes, FIRE … FIRE … FIRE!
Draught Pint Half
Carling...... £3.30 £1.70
Staropramen...... £3.70 £1.90
Aspalls Cider...... £3.70 £1.90
John Smiths...... £3.50 £1.80
Peroni ...... £4.50 £2.30
Blue Moon...... £4.50 £2.30
9 White Wine
Las Pastos, Sauvignon Blanc, Chile 125ml: £3.50 – 175ml: £3.90 – 250ml: £4.90 – Bottle:...... £14.95
Centelleo Macabeo Chardonnay, Spain 125ml: £3.60 – 175ml: £4.00 – 250ml: £5.00 – Bottle:...... £15.95
Trulli Pinot Grigio, Italy 125ml: £3.60 – 175ml: £4.00 – 250ml: £5.00 – Bottle:...... £15.95
Jacana Chardonnay, Australia Bottle:...... £16.95
Running Duck ‘Fair for life Organic’ Chenin Blanc, South Africa Bottle:...... £17.50
Maison Vialade Gewurztraminer, France Bottle:...... £18.95
El Coto, White Rioja, Spain Bottle:...... £18.95
Don Cristobal Verdelho, Argentina Bottle:...... £20.95
Mussel Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand Bottle:...... £22.50
Rose Wine
Las Pastos, Merlot Rose, Chile
125ml: £3.50 – 175ml: £3.90 – 250ml: £4.90 – Bottle:...... £14.95
Stallions Leap Zinfandel Rose, California
125ml: £3.60 – 175ml: £4.00 – 250ml: £5.00 – Bottle:...... £15.95
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The perfect way to spend an evening eating, drinking and socialising with family and friends.
The Olive Lounge 169 Bawtry Road, Wickersley S66 2BW
Tel: 01709 533 220 Email: [email protected]