LIGHTER AFTERNOON DRINKING
As the prudish moral code, stiff etiquette and formal attire of the Victorian era gave way to the sociability, wealth and fashions of the Edwardians, well-to-do young men and women often found themselves at a loss after lunch. With no need for the horrors of gainful employment or the pre-dinner primping required only a few years earlier, they had to find a way to entertain themselves of an afternoon. And so the concept of Bridging Drinks began.
Chrysanthemum - 10.00
Noilly Pratt, Benedictine, Absinthe, Bitters
This was the most popular drink on board the S.S. Europa, a glamorous trans-Atlantic 1920s cruise liner. Elegant, refined, sophisticated. Think Greta Garbo reclining on a deck chair, glass in hand.
This was the most popular drink on board the S.S. Europa, a glamorous trans-Atlantic 1920s cruise liner. Elegant, refined, sophisticated. Think Greta Garbo reclining on a deck chair, glass in hand.
Tropical Cobbler - 10.00
Mango Cocchi, Pineapple, Orange, Maraschino, Lemon
In 1840 the long-neglected Cobbler, ‘a light vinous punch, exceedingly well iced, and grateful to the delicate oesophagus’, was declared ‘the greatest ‘liquorary’ invention of the day’. For this version we took it to the sun-drenched tropics; Tiki with style.
In 1840 the long-neglected Cobbler, ‘a light vinous punch, exceedingly well iced, and grateful to the delicate oesophagus’, was declared ‘the greatest ‘liquorary’ invention of the day’. For this version we took it to the sun-drenched tropics; Tiki with style.
Champagne Charlie - 12.50
Beefeater, Lemon, Seasonal Fruit Syrup, Champagne
Victorian Music Hall star George Leybourne was paid a stipend by Moet to extol its virtues on stage - and to drink nothing but champagne in public. In his 1867 song Champagne Charlie, always performed with a bottle in hand, he sings joyfully about days spent ‘swimming in Champagne’.
Victorian Music Hall star George Leybourne was paid a stipend by Moet to extol its virtues on stage - and to drink nothing but champagne in public. In his 1867 song Champagne Charlie, always performed with a bottle in hand, he sings joyfully about days spent ‘swimming in Champagne’.
Hawksmoor Cup - 9.25
Seasonal Fruit Cup, Ginger Ale
In 1823 James Pimm, owner of a London oyster bar, created a tonic to aid digestion and, thus, Pimm’s No.1 Cup was born. This is our seasonally changing homemade tribute to that most English of drinks.
In 1823 James Pimm, owner of a London oyster bar, created a tonic to aid digestion and, thus, Pimm’s No.1 Cup was born. This is our seasonally changing homemade tribute to that most English of drinks.
