It is this light, this beauty, this view and this city, which we took as inspiration when deciding on how to refresh and revitalise our bar. Greens for an urban oasis crept up the 28 flights of stairs, to be met with the golds and discreet luxury of the light — those times after sunrise and before sunset which, unsurprisingly, photographers call the Golden Hour. The science behind it is that at these times, when the light from the sun is striking the earth at around 10 degrees, it has more atmosphere to travel through and indirect light makes up a greater part of the spectrum, warming it as the red parts come through more distinctly.
More science took place behind the bar as our team of mixologists were tasked with creating a menu of cocktails to match the view both inside and out, and they did not disappoint. My Sweet Chestnut is one for the whisky lovers. Based on Johnny Walker Black label whisky, this drink is rounded off with Chestnut Liqueur and a flash of Fresh Passion Fruit; it is then finished with a dash of Laphroaig 10yrs floating on the top that gives it a real smokey kick upon drinking.
No more warming up, it was time to hit the prohibition speciality cocktails. This bright young thing had gin on the mind so I ordered the No News while Qin fancied indulging in an Indulgence. No News is a Beefeater Gin based cocktail, sweetened with a dash of Grand Marnier and Benedictine, whilst Orange Juice and Apricot Brandy add a little fruitiness to an otherwise powerful drink. This drink is sharp, citrusy and classy, served in a coupe topped with an orange peel sliver for garnish.
The Indulgence is a simple combination of ingredients, Yamazaki whisky, Mandarin Napoleon and Cacao liqueur. Looks wise it resembles a Sweet Manhattan, served elegantly in a martini glass, but this is a drink not for the weak willed — a powerful and heady drink that somewhat undoes Qin, she would be dancing on the tables before we knew it!
It is then topped up with Henriot Champagne as you know, my evenings are incomplete without bubbles and finished with a spoonful of homemade Vanilla Ice Cream. A truly exceptional cocktail and probably my favourite of the night, one could indeed drink a few too many of these before the alcohol hit you. Germain liqueur brings in a floral note with the Peach Bitter remaining as an after taste. The joy of walking around the market feels almost primordial. David, our brother continues to go to Covent Garden Market every night, choosing the very best for the next day in our restaurants.
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