MR. PENHALIGON'S POTIONS PARLOUR
Raise a glass to Penhaligon's latest collection of scents, Potions and Remedies, with a cocktail inspired by each fragrance. A word of warning: they'll pack quite the punch, old chap.
Penhaligon’s adores a cocktail or two, if you hadn’t already noticed. So, in celebration of the new Potions & Remedies fragrances that has noses wagging, one couldn’t resist conjuring up a couple of cocktails of our own to complement the collection.
Ginger. Rose. Lavender. Matcha. Marvel at your mixology skills as you shake and stir your way through the recipes below. One can also test their culinary prowess in the kitchen by making homemade syrups, or simply sweep them off the shelves at the local market. We won’t judge.
Liquid Love Paloma
100ml grapefruit juice
50ml blanco tequila
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1-2 tbsps rose water
Dash of ginger beer, to taste
Pour the grapefruit juice, tequila, lime juice, and rose water into a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for a minute or two. Pour over ice into a glass. Finish with ginger beer for added fizz.
A Balm of Calm Sling
50ml preferred choice of gin
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
25ml lavender syrup
Dash or two lavender bitters
Splash of soda water
Lavender sprigs
Let all those repressed feelings out as you vigorously shake the ingredients together. Pour into a highball glass, top it off with soda. Garnish with soothing sprigs of lavender. Serenity will wash over you from the very first sip.
Eau the Audacity Martini
50ml premium vodka
70ml vanilla liqueur
Splash of freshly squeezed lime juice
A sharp martini with the smoothness of vanilla. One is bound to feel more confident after a sip or two - simply shake (or stir) with boldness.
A Kiss of Bliss Mojito
50ml white rum
Squeeze of lime juice
1 tsp demerara sugar
1 tsp high quality matcha
150ml water
Mint sprigs
Top with club soda
A tipple with a twist. Brew the matcha in boiled water and cool first. Muddle the lime juice, sugar and mint together, then pour the matcha and rum over ice. Delightful from the first sip.
Vra Vra Vroom Sour
50ml bourbon
25ml bitters
2 tsps of clear honey
1 tsp of apricot jam
Dash of lemon juice
Sprig of mint
Add bourbon, bitters, and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Whip the honey and apricot jam up into a frenzy, then add to shaker. Shake well and strain into low-ball glass with ice.
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