Cocktail Menu: Essence

by Molly Nicholas Jul 19, 2023

Dave Green, Beverage Manager at Bridge Lane Bar, shares one of his unique cocktails that brings an element of fashion to the bars decadent cocktail menu.

“This cocktail represents the scents and botanicals of leading perfume brands globally. Served up in a Savage Pony to bring a level of elegance and sophistication to the drink. This cocktail is just a three ingredient drink, which is quite impressive but can make it difficult to perfect.”

Essence

Ingredients:

30ml Bombay Premier Cru
15ml Martini Bianco
15ml Italicus

Directions:

Add all ingredients into a mixing glass and stir down
Pour into the pony glass
Garnish with sweet alyssum and a lime star

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