Martinis
“As you look into the origins and evolution of the Martini, you soon see that it has suffered a sort of schizophrenia all of it’s life. Not only has it’s recipe been in a constant state of flux, but also it’s name has been the source of serious confusion.”1 Here are some of our favorite Martinis and remember: one is never enough!
The Martinez: Possibly the earliest Martini around; the Martinez is the missing link between the Manhattan and the Gin Martini. Jensen Old Tom Gin stirred down with Antica Formula Vermouth, dry cherry liqueur and a drop of Angostura bitters.	£8.25
Tuscan Martini: Our Italian soul shows the magnificence of genuine flavors and deep passion for authentic aromas. 100% natural Limoncello shaken gently with basil leaves and fresh lemon juice.	£7.75
The Westbourne House Telegraph: The signature cocktail of Westbourne House, old San Francisco style! Millers Westbourne strength gin, shaken up with Italian sweet Vermouth and orange liqueur. Served straight up, just the way we like it!	£8.75
Parfait Amour: Violet Liqueur delicately stirred down with both sweet and dry Vermouth. A touch of orange fragrance on top for one of the most stylish cocktails in town. Exceptionally balanced and sophisticated.	£7.75
Notting Hill Romance: “After all...I’m just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her”2. Experience the joy of creating your own Martinis. Let us craft your Martini cocktails directly at your table with your favorite vodka or gin, your choice of sweet or dry Vermouth and a selection of garnishes. Two people sharing. Only weekdays.	£18.00
The Vesper: First poured for Ian Fleming by his favorite bartender, Gilberto Preti circa 1930. Plymouth Gin and Finlandia Vodka shaken viciously with Lillet Blanc, served with a lemon twist. “My name is Bond, James Bond”.	£7.75

Eternal Bubbles
An assemblage of our favourite Champagne cocktails to fizz up your evening. Sit back and enjoy the bubbles.
Carol Channing Created in 1984 by Dick Bradsell with a milliner Stephen Jones. Raspberry liqueur and a drop of natural syrup give life to a delicious slow sipping Champagne cocktail!	£9.75
Madame Picante Our house twist creates the princess of champagne cocktails. Jose Cuervo 1800 tequila sweetened with a touch of agave syrup with a delicate hint of red chili pepper. Topped with house Champagne.	£9.75
Rossini Named for famed Italian composer, Gioacchino Antonio Rossini. A refreshing blend of house strawberry puree and ice-cold Champagne.	£9.25
The Grape Escape “Danny, do you speak Russian? A little, but only one sentence. Well, let me have it, mate. Ya vas lyublyu. Ya, ya vas...Danny: Lyublyu. Lyubliu? Ya vas lyublyu. What’s it mean? I love you. Love you, What bloody good is that? I don’t know, I wasn’t going to use it myself”3. Muddled white grapes, mint, Martell XXX cognac serve long on cubed ice and topped up with Champagne. Give it a try, you will order it again.	£9.75
Old Cuban Cocktail A modern twist on the classic Mojito, from New York’s libation goddess Audrey Saunders. Havana Rum shaken with fresh squeezed lime juice, homemade sugar syrup and mint, served straight-up, finished with house Champagne.	£9.75
Bellini’s Saint This recipe has been adapted from the original 1934 luxurious cocktail created at Harry's Bar, Venice. Finlandia Vodka, passion fruit syrup, peach puree soured with fresh lemon juice, filled up with house Champagne.	£9.25

Kangaroo cocktails
In times of bartending lore the kangaroo was quite simply a martini made with vodka. We have dubbed our vodka page thus, henceforth a short and to the point selection of kangaroo cocktails for your perusal...
Campari Nobile: Bittersweet twist on the award-winning cocktail from the “Maestro” Salvatore Calabrese. Finlandia vodka, Campari and Italian Limoncello shaken up together and served on the rocks. Beautiful pre-dinner, perfect after it!	£7.75
Pink Martini: “Just hang on, hang on to the vine; Stay on, soon you`ll be divine; If you start to cry, look up to the sky; Something`s coming up ahead; To turn your tears to dew instead”4. Grey Goose Vodka stirred with the new gorgeous and intense Martini Rosato and a drop of orange bitters. Served straight up.	£7.75
Caucasian: “Nobody calls me Lebowski. You got the wrong guy. I'm the Dude, man”5 Finlandia Vodka and lashings of Kahlua served on crushed ice with a cream float… The Dude abides	£7.75
Fly on my nose: Ever fallen in love at first sight? You’ll be in heaven from your very first sip!! Ketel One vodka, a handful of fresh strawberry, raspberry and blueberry, enriched with wild berry liqueurs and perfectly balanced with lemon juice and homemade sugar syrup. Lymy.	£8.25
Ginger Rogers: "My mother told me I was dancing before I was born. She could feel my toes tapping wildly inside her for months"6. A base of fresh pears and ginger muddled together with vanilla sugar and a generous measure of Zubrowka Bison Vodka. Served long on crushed ice.	£8.25
Passion Star: Passion fruity goodness sans the frustration of all those seeds. Green Mark Vodka and fresh passion fruit shaken with lemon juice and passion fruit sugar, served straight up	£7.75

Mothers Ruin
In the mid-eighteenth century the effects of gin drinking on English society makes the use of drugs today seem almost benign. Gin started out as a medicine - it was thought it could be a cure for gout and indigestion, but most attractive of all, it was cheap. In the 1730's notices could be seen all over London. The message was short and to the point. 'Drunk for 1 penny, dead drunk for tuppence, Straw for nothing'!!!
Aviation: Created by Hugo Ensslin at the Hotal Wallich in Times Square. Named at the time for the exciting new way to travel into the blue sky. Right Gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice, maraschino cherry and violet liqueurs shaken gently and served straight up.	£8.25
Clover Club: This one was first served at the bar of the old Bellevue Stratford in Philadelphia and is one of our favorite drinks. Beefeater Gin shaken with fresh raspberries, lemon juice homemade raspberry sugar syrup and a dash of egg white served straight up.	£7.75
Satan's Whiskers: Inspired by the first recipe from Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book, 1930. Miller’s Gin, Vermouths and fresh orange juice enthusiastically shaken and served straight up	£8.25
Suffering Bar Steward: "I was advised by the bartender at the back bar of Shepheard's that the concoction was originally called a "Suffering Bar Steward," so named by its inventor, a usually hung-over attendant there. While the ingredients were secret, it did contain gin, brandy, ginger ale and certain fluids which not only magically cured a hangover, but also usually started the patient on his way to a new one" . 7	£7.75
Singapore Sling: Named after its place of origin, the Raffle's Hotel, this classic sling was the brainchild of Vietnamese bartender Ngian Tong Boon around 1915. Fresh muddled pineapple chunks, Hayman’s Gin, Cherry Heering, Benedectine DOM, Lemon and bitters shaken and topped up with soda water. A real must.	£8.25
Bobby De Niro: Our house twist on the classic Casino cocktail. Bombay Sapphire Gin, Apricot Brandy and fresh lemon juice shaken with organic apricot jam and a touch of orange bitters, served straight up… You lookin’ at me …	£8.25

Rum Diaries
“Sounds of a San Juan night, drifting across the city through layers of humid air; sounds of life and movement, people getting ready and people giving up, the sound of hope and the sound of hanging on, and behind them all, the quiet deadly ticking of a thousand hungry clocks, the lonely sound of time passing in the long Caribbean night.” 8
It was El Che: Westbourne House Original. Based on the best seller in Harry's New York bar in Paris, a blend of delicious Caribbean flavours and exotic scents. Large measureof Appleton VX shaken together to Liqueur 43, creme de fraise and pineapple juice. Served long on cubed ice.	£7.75
Creole Daiquiri: Our sexiest twist on the classic of the classics. Trois Rivieres Rhum, freshly squeezed lime juice perfectly balanced with homemade sugar syrup. Simply delicious.	£7.75
Vic’s Mai Tai: Possibly Trader Vic’s finest moment, we serve ours just like he intended. Appleton Estate Jamaican Rum shaken with fresh lime juice orange Curacao and a drizzle of almond syrup, served short over rock ice. Out of this world. The best.	£8.25
Jamaican Punch Long before the Martini, the drink of choice at society gatherings was punch. Punch had existed in India for centuries before the colonialists brought it back to Europe in the later half of the 1600's. Wray & Nephew overproof rum shaken with cerme de fraise, pineapple and orange juice and sweetened with sugar cane syrup. Served long on crushed ice.	£8.25
8th President: Originated in Havana, El Presidente cocktail was named in honor of Cuban president Gerardo Machado. XM rum 7yo stirred down with Italian sweet Vermouth, yellow fruits liqueur and a dash of orange bitters. Served straight up.	£7.75
Dark ‘n’ Stormy: The national drink of Bermuda. Lashings of Black Seal Bermuda Rum treated with ginger beer and a few squeezes of fresh lime, served long. It’s a fiery beast.	£7.75
Tropical Attitude: The ever-popular alcoholic sorbet comes back to Westbourne House fruitier than ever. Fresh lychees, strawberry puree, elegant Element 8 gold rum sweetened with homemade vanilla sugar. Served frappe’.	£8.25

Que Pedo?
“Tequila, scorpion honey, harsh dew of the dog lands, essence of Aztec, Crema de Cacti; Tequila, oily and thermal like the sun in solution; Tequila, liquid geometry of passion; Tequila, the buzzard god who copulates in midair with the ascending souls of dying virgins; tequila, firebug in the house of good taste; O tequila, savage water of sorcery, what confusion and mischief your sly, rebellious drops do generate!” 12
Tommy’s Margarita: Julio Bermejo, owner of Tommy's Bar in San Francisco and Tequila ambassador to the U.S. serves his house Margaritas thus... Don Julio Blanco Tequila shaken with hand-squeezed lime juice and organic Agave nectar, served on the rocks, sans salt.	£8.25
Almendra Estilo Viejo: The tequila connoisseurs’ favorite. Don Julio Anejo sweetened with Amaretto di Saronno Liqueur and Agave syrup. Stirred old fashion style and served on the rocks. Truly romantic and decadent!	£9.75
Easy Tiger: Tangy and zesty with rich honey and ginger. Fresh ginger, organic honey and lime juice shaken with Arrete Blanco Tequila. Served short on the rocks with an orange twist.	£7.75
Sweet Jalisco: A global crowd pleaser, sweet times aplenty! Tapatio Blanco tequila, shaken with Limoncello, a dash of honey served refreshing long over crushed ice with a crown of Di Saronno liqueur.	£8.25
Tequila Sour: The sour is more commonly served with Scotch or Bourbon but it works amazingly well with Tequila too, give it a try. Don Julio Reposado Tequila shaken with fresh lemon juice, sugar and a dash of egg white, served on the rocks.	£8.75
Mezcal Mule: Our Mexican twist on the West Coast vodka classic. Lajita mezcal, lime cubes and angostura bitters topped up with Caribbean ginger beer. Served long on cubed ice.	£7.75

Americana
“Here's the first of the day, fellas! To old D.H. Lawrence ……. Neh! Neh! Neh! Fuh! Fuh! Fuh! Indians.”9
Manhattan N`2: If Manhattan is your favourite cocktail, this version will become your favorite choice! Woodford Reserve Bourbon shaken with Italian sweet Vermouth and aromatic bitters. Ratio strictly 2:1 for the Dale De Groff favorite. Served straight up, without fine straining.	£8.25
Bourbon Blush: Created in 2003 by Simon King in London. Fresh strawberries muddled and shaken with Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Creme de Fraise liqueur and touch of Canadian maple syrup.	£8.25
New York Sour: The classic American Whiskey sour treated with rich red wine. Pikesville Rye shaken with fresh lemon juice and sugar syrup served short on rock ice with a red wine float.	£7.75
The Minty Martini: A Julep rethought into an altogether more graceful manner. The combination of the earthiness of Wild Turkey Bourbon and the fresh mint makes this cocktail a sure-fire companion for your night out. This wakes up the system, helps digestion, and the citrus-mint flavor cleanses your mouth, leaving it fresh and kissable!!	£7.75
Kentucky Express If you need a boost for today, this is your opportunity! A shot of fresh espresso, delicious Coffee Heering Liqueur, a large measure of Woodford Reserve Bourbon all sweetened with a touch of homemade vanilla sugar.	£7.75
Vieux Carre Cocktail:: Created in 1938 by Walter Bergeron, the head bartender at what is now the Carousel bar at the Monteleone Hotel, New Orleans, USA. It is named after the Frenchterm for New Orlean's French Quarter. Woodford Reserve and Martell XXX cognac stirred with sweet vermouth and Benedictine D.O.M. liqueur with both Peychaud's and Angostura aromatic bitters. Served short on the rocks.	£8.25

Drams
"We frequently hear of people dying from too much drinking. That this happens is a matter of record, but the blame is always placed with Whisky. Why this should be, I never could understand. You can die from drinking too much of anything: coffee, water, milk, soft drinks and all such stuff as that. And so as long as the presence of death lurks with anyone who goes through the simple act of swallowing, I will make mine whisky" .10
Monkey Lover: Created by glorious bartender Gregor De Gruyther, we suggest you phrase carefully when ordering! Monkey Shoulder stirred with chocolate liqueur, dried with Maraschino liqueur and Punt e Mes. Served straight up with an orange twist	£7.75
Smokey Bramble: Dick Bradsell’s legendary drink twisted out with smoky Islay Scotch. Bowmore 12yr swizzeled with fresh lemon juice and sugar then treated with a cherry Heering float, served long on crushed ice.	£8.25
Kilmarnock Marmalade: This wonderful uplifting fruity cocktail will change your perception on Scotch. Fresh blackberries, crème de mure and Johnny Walker Black Label shaken up with vanilla sugar and a splash of Galliano Autentico. Served with barley bread on the side.	£8.25
A Great Pear: All fine gentlemen enjoy a great pair to get their night started. Glenfiddich 12yr scotch shaken with fresh pear chunks, lemon juice and Japanese lychee liquor, served on the rocks with a nutmeg grate.	£8.75
Churchill's Favourite: “Always remember that I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me” 11. Chivas Regal 12yo stirred with Italian vermouth and orange liqueur. Served up with an orange twist.	£8.25
Scotch Flip: It is easy to understand why people love a flip. The creaminess combines effortlessly with the strength of Whisky in a smooth blend of alcohol and guilty pleasure. Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky, Hazelnut liqueur, crème de cacao whisked with organic egg yolk. Served on a plate with shortbread cookie.	£7.75

Eau De Vie
“If there's any complaint you want to make a special study of, just you come to me, Sir and see what I can do for you. It's not everyone that can say that he has had Cholera three times, and cured himself by living on red pepper and Brandy” . 13
East India: Our recipe is adapted from the one in Ted Haigh’s book Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails . Maxime Trijol cognac, orange curacao, sweetened up with raspberry and Maraschino cherry liqueur stirred down to perfection balance. Sweeeet!	£8.25
Pisco Punch: Jack Koeppler, bartender at the legendary Buena Vista Café in San Francisco, was given this recipe by the son of its creator, a fellow by the name of Mr. Prosser. Seedless white grapes shaken with a large measure of Pisco, pineapple juice and overproof absinthe. Served straight up in a coupette glass or on the rocks in a wine glass.	£7.75
Spiced Cherry: Fragrant cherries and captivating spices combine to deliver an astonishing and beautiful sensation of aroma and flavor. Hennessy Fine de Cognac, Cherry Heering with spiced berry cordial soured down with freshly pressed lemon juice and a dash of egg white.	£7.75
Jack Rose de Luxe Popular in the 1920’s, in notably appeared in a scene in Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 classic, The Sun Also Rises, in which Jake Barnes drinks a Jack Rose in a Paris hotel bar while awaiting the arrival of Lady Brett Ashley. Large measure of Calvados shaken with freshly squeezed lemon juice and Raspberry Syrup. Served straight up.	£8.25
Dufur Panacea "It enlivens the spirit, partaken in moderation, recalls the past to memory, renders men joyous, preserves youth and retards senility. And when retained in the mouth, it loosens the tongue and emboldens the wit, if someone timid from time to time himself permits” 14. Baron Bas Armagnac shaken up with Italian sweet vermouth, triple sec and a blend of several aromatic herbs.	£8.25
Brandy Ambassador Our in house take on the classic Sidecar. Martell Version Special and orange Curacao shaken with freshly pressed orange juice and few drops of precious orange bitters.	£7.75

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