Liquid Excellence
Liquid Excellence
Cocktails never go out of fashion and over the generations some have stood the
test of time to become classics, whilst some of the new concoctions have already
earned cult status.
So we hope you enjoy time travelling through our cocktails, revel in the nostalgia of
your favourites but also take pleasure from trying something unfamiliar.
The Golden Tip your hat and show respect to these classic
Generation cocktails. Also featured is the Elite selection for
the more discerning cocktail drinker.
Flower Power We think this selection of psychedelic
Generation creations along with great spirits and mixers
reflects that simple time of hedonism and
freedom of expression.
Generation X For the ‘lost’ generation, we hope they find
what they’re looking for in these Barlounge
favourites; we suggest you drink them with a
shot from the Shoot -‘em-ups selection.
Mtv Generation Just like the glamorous Mtv award
ceremonies, this section is full of cutting-
edge competition-winning drinks and glitzy
Champagne cocktails.
i Generation Creativity and innovation is what the
i Generation is all about and our bartenders
are no strangers to that! Try one of their latest
cocktail creations and you’ll be smitten.
Baby Boomers As this denotes a younger generation,
we have included our great, healthy non-
alcoholic cocktails, smoothies, milkshakes
and some unusual frappuccinos.
Generation Well why not? If there’s a party with you, or
Why? you just want to look ‘flash’, why not buy one
of our spirits by the bottle or something from
our full Cuban cigar range?
The word cocktail first came into print in
1806 in a publication called The Balance
and Columbian Repository. In a letter to the
editor, a reader had queried the meaning of
the new word cocktail.
The editor wrote back:
“Cocktail is a stimulating liqueur, composed
of spirits of any kind, sugar, water and
bitters. It is vulgarly called a ‘bittered
sling’ and is supposed to be an excellent
electioneering potion, in as much as it
renders the heart stout and bold, at the
same time that it fuddles the head….”
The Golden
Generation
You can’t go wrong with a classic cocktail. Elegant, sophisticated and,
when mixed the correct way, will always leave you with a masterpiece.
Martinez The Manhattan
This was the pioneer for the Martini Legend goes that in 1874 a bartender
and Manhattan family. Originally at The Manhattan Club created this
using Old Tom Sweet Gin, Luxardo cocktail when Jennie Churchill (mother
Maraschino Liqueur, Sweet Martini of Winston) threw a party for her
Vermouth and Bokers Bitters. Our father’s friend the newly elected Mayor
updated version has Plymouth Gin of New York City. You can have yours
and an injection of sugar syrup. stirred or shaken with Rye Whiskey or
Woodford Reserve Bourbon, a choice
Old Fashioned of Vermouths and Angostura bitters.
Many of these ‘old school’ drinks
originate from the stories of old war
Absinthe Cocktail
veterans and this is no different. It A popular drink with the literary set of
was created at the Pendennis Club in the 19th century, our Absinthe cocktail
Louisville, Kentucky for a retired war is sweetened with a sugar cube soaked
general who would ask for Bourbon in orange bitters, then ignited and
stirred down with sugar and bitters. stirred into the La Fée Absinthe with
water. (The cocktail is deadly in the wrong
The Sazerac hands and limited to one per person.)
This drink was based on a bitters
created by Antoine Amedee Peychaud
The Martini
and named after the Sazerac Coffee The true origin of The Martini is a
House in New Orleans where the drink mystery. However Martini di Arma
was created. The recipe is a La Fée di Taggia, principal bartender at the
Absinthe coated glass and ice, stirred Knickerbocker Hotel in New York City,
with Hennessey Cognac, Buffalo Trace made them popular in 1911. Our
Bourbon, sugar and Peychaud bitters. modern Martini comes with a choice of
Belvedere Vodka or Tanqueray No.10
Gin, stirred with French Vermouth and
presented with a garnish of your choice.
(The Golden Generation cocktails
range from £5.95-£9.95)
The Manhattan
The Elite
Make your classic cocktail really special by upgrading them using
these premium spirits – either straight up or on the rocks.
Wees Distillery Partida – Añejo
– 15 yr old Geneva Aged 18 months, a rarity among so-
The difference between 10 and 15 called super-premium Tequila brands,
years in a cask is huge when it comes Partida Añejo exhibits a depth of
to Geneva. This 15 yr old reveals bark, flavour that only comes from advanced
herbs, tonics and botanics. It is even ageing. Intense golden colour with
more tender and smells very different ochre and copper tones making it
from any Gin you have with your tonic. clean and full-bodied.
This Geneva will open your eyes to the
true origins of Gin.
Hennessy - Paradis Extra
Paradis Extra is the fruit of a series
Kauffman Luxury Vintage 2003 of marriages between hundreds of
This premium Vodka is made from different eaux-de-vie, nurtured to
the highest quality wheat and the maturity by successive generations
finest grains of one single harvest. of the same family of cellar masters.
To guarantee high quality and retain A veritable fireworks display of spices
continuity of style Kauffman Luxury and peppery notes, softened by the
is bottled only once per vintage with fragrant scent of flowers.
each bottle carrying a limited edition
number.
Sagatiba Preciosa
Literally translated to ‘The Infinite Saga’,
Jim Beam Masterpiece Sagatiba means the never-ending
This 20 yr old Bourbon is a flavour search for purity, quality and flavour
bomb! Elegant and full bodied, the through the manufacture of the
nose comes out as an elegant mixture highest quality sugar cane spirit. Trust
of orchard fruits and vanilla. But it us you’ll love this aged Cachaça.
hits the tongue with explosions of
liquorice, maple, apple, caramel and
lots and lots of wood.
Flower Power
Generation
Hey man, what could be more beautiful than the simple partnership of
a spirit and mixer? We funked it up with some adventurous combos.
Honey 42° & Ginger Beer
A destined classic of 42° Below Manuka Honey Vodka and ginger beer.
Fejioa (Fee-jo-er) & Bitter Lemon
Sour New Zealand 42° Below Fejioa Vodka balanced out with bitter lemon.
Vanilla Vodka & Root Beer
Absolut Vanilla Vodka makes this taste just like American cream soda.
Tuacca & Dry
Sweet Italian Vanilla Brandy Liqueur balanced with dry ginger.
Makers & Peachee
Makers Mark Bourbon perfectly mixed with Australian peach beer.
Applejack & Apple
Apple-based American Bourbon complimented with local apple juice.
Saffron G & T
Saffron infused Gin and tonic, enhanced with a squeeze of orange.
Tanqueray 10 & Pink Grapefruit Juice
Classically served with tonic, this version tastes sweeter with just as much sharpness.
Jägermeister & Red Bull
A Barlounge classic that packs more of a punch than its Vodka counterpart.
Tuacca & Root Beer
Italian Vanilla Brandy Liqueur with Australian root beer.
Drambuie & Peachee
Sounds crazy but the honey from Drambuie works great with peach.
(Flower Power Generation cocktails
range from £3.50-£7.50)
Psychedelia in a glass!
An array of experiences can be elicited in this section through the
use of exotic fruit, spice and warm Latino spirits.
Pure Melon Caipirinha
The Caipirinha is Brazil’s most famous export, and enjoyed all over
the world at anytime of the day. We have kept with traditional
limes and sugar, muddled down with fresh ginger then mixed
over crushed ice with Sagatiba Pura and Melon Liqueur.
Siglito
We have taken a Havana classic and made it a bit more Cuban.
A perfect marriage of Havana 7 yr old, Mozart Dark Chocolate
Liqueur, and of course lime and mint, but the extra Cuba is from
the Siglo VI cigar infused sugar syrup.
Banana and Cumin Daiquiri
Ernest Hemmingway loved his Daiquiris and helped make them
what they are today. In honour of that we have spiced up the
Banana Daiquiri. This exotic drink comes blended with Bacardi 8 yr
old, Banana Liqueur, a whole banana, fresh lime, demerara sugar
and a pinch of fragrant cumin.
Red Hot Margarita
The Margarita is the Mexicans’ second most popular export after
its father Tequila. Here Tequila and Grand Marnier are shaken or
blended into a fire-hot sugar-rimmed glass with pear puree, lime
juice and homemade chilli syrup.
Honey and Mango Piña Colada
Honey Rum, Honey Vodka and Creole Shrubb are blended with
mango puree, coconut syrup, lime, pineapple juice and coconut
milk. You can almost smell the beach with every taste.
Pisco Rose
A Peruvian Princess was in mind when this rosy cocktail was
created. Pisco and Pomme Verte team up with apple juice, fresh
rosemary and passion fruit puree for this passionate Peruvian
cocktail.
(Psychedelia cocktails range from £6.50 - £8.95)
Generation X
Generation X is often referred to as the ‘lost generation’. We
think the real road to self-discovery is to enjoy one of these
classic Barlounge cocktails; maybe with a shot or two?
Vodka Espresso Origin
This Barlounge classic has been a hit This Gin twist on a Cosmopolitan has
since its first shake well over 5 years mango and passion fruit purees mixed
ago. Absolut Vodka, Kahlua, and a with Plymouth Gin and Triple Sec,
large espresso shaken with sugar. Try lengthened with pomegranate and
changing the Vodka for Tequila and peppery homemade chilli sugar syrup.
adding some mint - breath taking.
House Mai Tai
Apple Martini
When it comes to Mai Tai’s you will
This Big Apple favourite has Zubrowka always get different blends of Rums
Bison Grass Vodka, Apple Schnapps and fruit flavours from bartender
and almond syrup, shaken with lemon to bartender. As we feel that every
and fresh local apple juice for a real big bartender’s Mai Tai is great we haven’t
city taste. Tai’d ourselves down to one. So we
suggest you try them all.
Arctic Sling
Passion Fruit Cosmo
A sub-zero blend of Zubrowka Bison
Grass Vodka, Midori Melon Liqueur Always a favourite at Barlounge!
and Apple Schnapps are mixed with Absolut Citron and Cointreau are
fresh cloudy apple juice and topped shaken with passion fruit syrup, lime
off with spicy ginger beer. juice and cranberry juice. The end
result is finished with a flamed orange
zest. For a tasty alternative switch
passion to peach, for a tangy treat.
Barlounge White Russian
A superb drink sourced by the
Barlounge team at 3am in a small
prohibition bar in the back streets of
Brooklyn, New York. Absolut Vodka,
Coffee and Hazelnut Liqueurs are
shaken, and then topped with a
sweetened cream float.
(Generation X cocktails range
from £6.50 - £8.95)
Vodka Espresso
Shoot-‘em-ups
Here we have a great selection of cold
and creamy shooters for you to enjoy
with friends.
Full Moon in Tijuana
All Mexican Tequila and Kahlua shaken
with pumpkin syrup.
Jessica Rabbit’s Secret
A seductive caramel base topped with
sexy Italian Prosecco.
Boutique
Lavender syrup is shaken with
Absolut Vanilla Vodka.
Shot platters
Coco Pops
Served in a three-piece shaker for you
Mozart White and Dark Chocolate to shake yourself. Each shaker will pour
Liqueurs layered with a cocoa powder a minimum of 7 shots. (These platters
topping, enough to turn your milk cannot come as single shots.)
chocolatey.
Baby Margaret
Tuscan Burial Salt rimmed shot glasses filled with
baby Margaritas.
Saffron Strega is layered with
Frangelico and cream to create a
nutty finish.
Penthouse Bungalow
Makers Mark Bourbon, Rosso,
Angostura bitters and apple juice,
shaken together to create a small piece
Challenging shooters of New York.
Voodoo Blue Mountain
A mesmerising blend of Over Proof Jamaica Rum and Banana Liqueur
Rum, lime and passion fruit. shaken with coffee and caramel.
Just Peachee
No Pussy Cat Absolut Peach and Amaretto shaken
Pussers Rum, lime and a splash of together with peach puree and apple
pomegranate. Not one to be taken juice.
lightly.
(Shot platters £12.50)
El Diablo
A devilish blackberry and lime
addition to Tequila.
(Shoot-’em-ups £3.25-£3.50)
Mtv Generation - the generation obsessed with celebrity, branding,
consumerism and instant gratification. So why not instantly gratify
yourself with one of our latest award-winning cocktails?
This year’s cast of I’m A Bartender...Get Me Out Of Here! include...
Robin, Steve-o, Tom, Pedro, Kingdom, Cino and Rick.
Fifteen Hundred Thyme To Get Ugli
Peruvian Pisco is shaken with fragrant The unusual Jamaican ugli fruit
Parfait Amour, lemon juice, sugar and impressed the judges at the 2007
orange bitters to create a vivid violet Chester Food and Drink cocktail
drink. 1500 originated its name as competition, when it was shaken
Pisco was created in the 16th Century. with Tanqueray, fresh thyme and
homemade chilli syrup. However
the ugli fruit is scarce so we use pink
Against The Grain
grapefruit, as it’s the closest in taste to
This cocktail was the first part of a its ugli older brother.
winning partnership for the Moët
& Hennessy Mentor and Protégé
Whiskful Thinking
competition. This combination of BNJ
Blended Whisky, Silver Birch Wine, Great name, great drink – shame it
fresh thyme, apple and lemon juice, only came second at the Jameson’s
will leave you knowing you can mix search for the best cocktail in 2007.
grape and grain! Jameson is shaken with pear Cognac
Xante, pear puree, lime and vanilla
syrup.
Medievil Highrise
This was the second part of a winning
(Mtv Generation cocktails range
night in Leeds. Our twist on a
from £6.50 - £8.95)
Manhattan has a large measure of BNJ
Blended Whisky and English Mead,
stirred with peach and Angostura
bitters, the end result is crowned with
a ginger snap.
Thyme To
Get Ugli
Champagne Cocktails
Bellini
This seasonal Italian drink was
originally only made in spring and
summer when the peaches were
in season. We, however, have many
flavours for you to choose from:
mango, passion fruit, pear, lychee,
strawberry, raspberry, blackberry,
peach, vanilla, caramel, cucumber and
elderflower. Combine any of these to
create your own fizz.
Currantly Gin
An alluring blend of Plymouth Gin,
honey, fresh redcurrants and mint
leaves, are muddled together and
shaken. Prosecco is patiently poured
down a bar spoon to ensure the fizz is
not lost.
2LB
Tanqueray 10 is shaken with fresh
pink grapefruit and topped up with
Moët et Chandon. So versatile, this
drink would suit a royal gala or a quick
chat with an old friend.
French Honey Fizz
Here you have the delight of English
Mead and French Cognac sweetened
with a peach bitters soaked sugar
cube. The end result is topped with
Moët et Chandon.
Kudos
This sweet yet vegetal (yes, that
is a word) cocktail is a mixture of
cucumber and elderflower, muddled
down with Absolut Vanilla Vodka,
then shaken and topped with slow
pouring Prosecco.
(Champagne cocktails range
from £6.95 - £8.95)
i Generation
Like it or not we are in the ‘i Generation’, dependent on
technology, the world wide web and iPods. Enjoy our newest
creations, paving the way for the future.
Apple Mac
Apple pretty much created the ‘i Generation’ so we have dedicated our sweet
American-style Cosmo twist to them. Applejack and Caramel Liqueur are shaken
with pear puree, lemon and apple juice, finished with a flamed orange zest.
Japanese Tourist
The Japanese tourist is now sadly a rarity in Chester. Therefore our dedication to
this technically-savvy visitor includes Suntory Hibiki 17 yr old Japanese Whiskey
shaken with Peach Liqueur, Sauvignon Blanc wine, lychee puree, sugar syrup and
lemon juice.
Retro Sexual Pioneer
BNJ Blended Whisky is shaken with a Cantaloupe Melon Liqueur, fresh lemon, a
subtle kick of ginger and peppermint tea. This innovative alternative to a classic
cup of herbal tea comes served in a teapot!
Saffron Yellow Lady
Saffron is lighter than gold but more costly on the exchange. By sourcing a Saffron
Gin we have created a different lady. Saffron Gin is shaken with Creole Shrubb,
lemon juice, sugar syrup, peach bitters and served in a lavish martini glass.
Kill or Cure
Luxardo White Sambuca and Pernod liven this drink with Midori Melon Liqueur
adding fruit and sweetness. The finishing touches of fresh apple juice and mint
leaves you with a minty fresh cure for a killer of a drink.
Tequila Mockingbird
Tequila Mockingbird
Tequila is shaken with dry Italian Noilly
Prat, lavender syrup, lemon and apple
juice. We have created this drink with our
new “shake and awake” jam jars, just order
and you’ll see what we mean.
Just The 4 Of Us!
This drink is served in an oversized
jam jar for a party of 4 to enjoy. Inside Aristocrat
has lots of Rum, a splash of Amaretto
A simple concoction of Plymouth Gin,
and Midori, Passion Fruit, Strawberry
LBV Port and Apricot Brandy. However
and Melon Liqueurs. Muddled down
introduce a piece of stilton cheese and a
strawberries and raspberries are
dried apricot as a garnish to this chilled
complemented with pineapple,
beverage and you have a completely
orange and apple juices. The end
different drink with each sip. This
result is given for you to shake and
confused drink doesn’t know if it’s sweet
awake the beast.
or savoury, it just knows it’s different.
Red Chief
Reluxation
Ruby, ruby, ruby, Ruby Red Absolut
A relaxing and luxurious combination of
Vodka and Aperol breezed together
Basil Haydens Bourbon and Clementine
with pink grapefruit juice and
Liqueur, stirred together with an
smooth mango, then lengthened and
innovative blend of cardamom pods,
sweetened with pomegranate juice.
balsamic vinegar and demerara sugar.
The end product is dry orange sweetness
with a pleasant sharp edge.
Thai’d to Brazil
Sagatiba Pura Cachaça is mixed with
ginger and lemongrass giving the
drink natural spice. Mixed with tropical See Ya On The Flipside
lychee puree, lime and cranberry juice
served long in a hurricane glass. These two drinks are twists on the after
dinner classic, ‘The Flip’. Both drinks
contain egg yolk, making them rich and
Perfect 10 velvety.
10 Cane Rum from Trinidad and
Crème de Mûre muddled together Dilligence
with fresh blackberries, mint and lime,
topped with smooth Australian peach Mount Gay XO Rum brings great
beer. A great fusion of flavours from caramel tones, Noilly Prat binds the
the Pacific and Caribbean. fresh dill and lime leaving you
divulged in this great after dinner
cocktail.
Royal Legion
Macadamia nut syrup, lemon and
a drop of cream is shaken with
Hennessy Fine de Cognac and LBV
Port giving a drink to linger over.
(i Generation cocktails
range from £6.50-£25.00)
Baby Boomers
It’s a total mystery why so many babies were born after
WW2. Something in the water perhaps? Anyway, we hope
you enjoy this fruity selection of non-alcoholic cocktails,
milkshakes, smoothies and frappuccinos.
OMP Blend
OMP or orange, mango and passion fruit blend is a
fantastic tangy jazz up from just a standard OJ.
Thai Breeze
Detoxing and tasty! Lychee puree mixed with
ginger, lemongrass, fresh lime and cranberry juice.
Doin’ Thyme
This drink is pure health in a glass. Carrot and apple
juice shaken, with thyme syrup and fresh dill.
Maritime Monsoon
Refreshing pink grapefruit juice, pomegranate juice
with lime and sweetened with vanilla syrup.
Forgot Breakfast?
A fresh ‘bowl’ of mango puree with banana, muesli,
honey and milk. Served blended in a glass.
Passion Fruit and Apple Smoothie
Fresh passion fruit blended with local apple juice,
caramel and cream.
Celery and Strawberry Smoothie
Hollywood Fizz
Fresh raspberries and cranberry juice crushed together with a float of ginger ale.
Strawberry Haze
Fresh strawberries lightly sweetened with hazelnut syrup and lengthened with fresh
local pressed apple juice.
Pear and Cucumber Cooler
A great mix of fresh cucumber, pear puree, elderflower and apple juices.
A refreshing and cooling beverage, with an earthy feel.
Celery and Strawberry Smoothie
A sweet yet savoury blend of fresh celery and whole strawberries laced with apple
juice. An interesting and refreshing early morning concoction or mid afternoon
wholesome drink.
Root Beer Float
Remember as a youngster drinking a cola float on hot days? Wallow in that nostalgia
with a vanilla ice cream and Australian root beer float for you big kids. We can gladly
add some Rum or Bourbon for an alcoholic version.
Milkshakes
Thick, smooth and luxurious, these are our favourites but feel free to create your own:
Pear and Chocolate
Banana and Gingersnap
Strawberry and Peach
Maple and Raspberry
Frappuccinos
A double espresso shaken with a touch of cream, these additions are a perfect wake
up call!
Chilli and Chocolate
Macadamia and Strawberry
Mint and Chocolate
Vanilla and Caramel
(Baby Boomers cocktails range from £2.75 - £4.50)
Generation Why?
If you’re here in a party, why not buy one of our great premium
spirits by the bottle to share with your friends?
Spirits by the bottle
Each spirit comes with a wide selection of fruits and mixers for you to enjoy
with your beverage:
Belvedere Cytrus
Tanqueray No.10 (1 litre)
Woodford Reserve
Havana 7 yr old
10 Cane
Jägermeister
Hennessy Fine de Cognac
Belvedere Vodka Magnum
Grey Goose Vodka Magnum
Juices: Orange, Cranberry, Pomegranate, Pink Grapefruit.
Sodas: Tonic, Slimline Tonic, Coke, Diet Coke, Lemonade, Bitter Lemon and Dry Ginger.
(Red Bull, Ginger Beer, Root Beer, and Peachee come with a supplement charge.)
(Bottles range from £80.00-£140.00
Magnums range from £180.00-£220.00)
Cigars
Villiger Export
Single cigar £2.50
Pack of 5 £11.95
A family run company originally from Switzerland,
now based in Germany. These square foil-wrapped
cigars are 100% tobacco. Light, crisp and full of flavour.
Montecristo No.5
Single cigar £8.50
A very tangy, fruity sweet taste, with heavy coffee,
vanilla and cocoa bean flavours all in fine balance. A
medium tobacco strength cigar which appeals to all
palates whether a novice or a veteran.
Montecristo Petit Edmundo
Single cigar £15.50
This treasure offers a strong tabacco taste with
balanced flavours. A heady, full flavoured smoke, not for
the faint of heart. Surely destined to become a classic!
Romeo Y Julieta Exhibición No. 4
Single cigar £15.95
Robust and complex. Floral, nutty, woody, herbal, with
slight vanilla and coffee tones, all of which are present
in abundance, but none stand out above the rest. A
well rounded but punchy cigar.
Partagás Serie D No. 4
Single cigar £17.95
A rich earthy, peppery cigar with a robust tobacco
taste. Not one for a beginner but one to aspire to.
Cohiba Siglo VI
Single cigar £28.95
A substantial tobacco taste generates complex and
pleasant flavours. Strong bean flavours of coffee
and vanilla make way for a predominantly grassy
finish. Cohiba is not for everyone; their strength and
richness may be too much for a non-Cuban cigar
smoker. However, the Siglo series is the mildest but still
medium in strength.
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