Cocktails at The American Bar at The Stafford London

The Stafford London, new cocktails

Last week I was back at the Stafford London, this time to sample their  new Cocktail Menu now available from the iconic American Bar. The  new concoctions have been designed by Head Mixologist Eric Rychnausky; an enthusiastic Slovakian who have been working at the hotel for the last five years. The current menu takes on classic London influence and is permeated with historic World War II heritage, and a drop of modern taste.

There are nine new drinks, all carefully prepared by Eric and his team aims to enhance the guests experience in the acclaimed American bar, and also features a cocktail of the month drawing upon local seasonal ingredients. One of the new cocktails, the white mouse, is named after Nancy Wake, a French resistance Australian spy, who resided at The Stafford during the Second World War.  We heard stories and anecdotes about her life at the hotel and in particular at the bar where she spent a lot of time. Her favourite tipple  was the classic gin & tonic.

The Stafford, the historical the wine cellar

 

The set of our cocktail tasting was the famous wine cellar, right underneath the hotel. It was used as war shelter during the II World War.  A place is steeped in history and full of wonderful wines.

The Stafford’s Garden

The first cocktail we sampled was The Stafford’s Garden: Hendricks Gin, fresh apple juice, apple sourz, fresh mint, and cucumber with an orange twist, is a blend straight from the herb garden in the hotel’s courtyard, Blue Ball Yard

The White Mouse
The
second drink was The White Mouse, in honour of Nancy Wake above
mentioned.  Boudier Saffron Gin, shaken with lemon juice and honey, then
topped with champagne. Nancy Wake, the white mouse, was  Churchill’s
most highly decorated special agents who aided the troops from a seat at
the American Bar.
The Spitfire

The Spitfire, made with Chase Marmalade vodka and fresh passion fruit combined with elderflower cordial and vanilla syrup, and topped with Champagne, is an homage to the classic wartime planes hanging in the famous saloon


And lastly a sample of the McLennium…

 

The McLennium, The smokiness of Laphroaig 10 whisky
along with vanilla syrup,
egg white, lemon juice, angostura
bitter served over crushed ice

The Stafford London Monthly cocktail specials:

Cocktail of the Month Program

 

£16.00

 

 

February

 

Red
Russian (Valentines’)

 

Chase marmalade vodka and amaretto

 

with fresh strawberries and mint

 

Top up with double cream

 

 

March

 

Belle
of Scotland

 

Bruichladdich whisky with Belle de
Brillet

 

and crème de cocoa cream, dash of Soda
water

 

 

April

 

Swiss
Miss (Easter)

 

Snow queen vodka, Kahlua coffee liqueur,
vanilla syrup,

 

crème de cacao, double crème, white
chocolate on the top

 

 

May

 

Riga’s
Flower (Chelsea Flower show)

 

Bacardi white rum and Cointreau

 

Refresh with elderflower cordial and
fresh lime juice

 

 

June

 

Mint
Julep (Royal Ascot)

 

Kentucky straight Bourbon with fresh
mint and sugar

 

Served over crushed ice and topped up
with water

 

 

July

 

The
Centre Court (Wimbledon)

 

Tequila silver with fresh lime and
apple juice

 

Chilled with homemade cold fresh mint
tea and green crème de menthe

 

non hotel residents, opening hours are from
11.30am until 11.00pm Monday to Sunday.

Due to the size and popularity of the bar, it is not possible to book a table in advance.
Dress code: smart casual
Disclosure: I was a guest of The Stafford Hotel at the cocktail tasting. All views are my own.

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