A properly made drink before a hunk of seared beef is a ritual. We\u2019ve ramped up some of these openers the only way we know how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BEE & BUTT FIZZ<\/strong> Drawing inspiration from his homeland, Bar Manager Adam was keen to take our Hawksmoor Calling and give it a cold-weather-makeover. This cocktail is an ode to the Scottish Highlands and two of its most treasured bounties: mellow single malt whisky aged in Sherry butts<\/strong> and floral heather honey<\/strong>. Aberfeldy is known as the \u2018honeyed malt\u2019 and works really well with Andrew\u2019s Honey, <\/strong>sourced just blocks away at the Union Square Green Market. To make this drink we batch all the ingredients together and then carbonate it <\/strong>to keep everything light and refreshing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n THE ULTIMATES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The beating heart of this new menu is classic steakhouse cocktails. We\u2019re introducing the fourth varietal of our Ultimates with the Ultimate Vodka Martini.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ULTIMATE VODKA MARTINI<\/strong> The drink also uses the insulated flask technique that has won critical acclaim as the coldest martini in NYC<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n THE SECOND GOLDEN AGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Although there is a time and a place for a bright blue cocktail, the 70s and 80s were a dark moment in the history of the cocktail. Thankfully, from the mid-1990s things began to markedly improve, the sickly sweetness and lurid blueness dialed down and top-shelf booze got a look in. So, in an homage to the era that resurrected the craft of the cocktail <\/strong>we\u2019ve revived a few of our favorites from the Second Golden Age that followed, brought up to date a little but still with plenty of millennial exuberance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n EARL OF HOUSTON<\/strong> We\u2019re paying homage to the New York institution, The Pegu Club, <\/strong>which was sadly lost to the pandemic, is an ode to the namesake\u2019s Earl Grey MarTEAni. We infuse Sipsmith Gin with Earl Grey tea <\/strong>and then combine it with cold brew Earl Grey, Italicus. lemon juice and honey. We then clarify this into a milk <\/strong>punch to create a wonderfully rich and creamy texture.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n NIGHTCAPS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you\u2019re into sweet and indulgent or bitter, dark, and serious. These are the perfect after-dinner drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n UPSIDE-DOWN<\/strong> This drink draws inspiration from one of Bar Manager Adam\u2019s favorite cocktails: The Rob Roy<\/a>. We use both Johnnie Walker Black Label and Clynelish 14yo; the single malt bringing some weight and richness and both whiskies giving a hint of smoke. We\u2019ve switched the classic sweet vermouth element for Madeira, a Portuguese fortified wine, and finish everything off with a pineapple liqueur. With tasting notes of a pineapple upside down cake<\/strong> (hence the name) we\u2019d suggest pairing this with a Sticky Toffee Pudding <\/strong>for the ultimate end to your meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Sipsmith Gin, Earl Grey Tea, Lemon, Bergamot, Clarified Milk Punch<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hawksmoornyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hawksmoor-NYC-Earl-of-Houston-1-1024x683.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
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Johnnie Walker Black Label, Clynelish 14 y.o., Madeira, Pineapple<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hawksmoornyc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hawksmoor-NYC-Upside-Down-1-1024x683.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
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