Cocktails No one knows who invented the cocktail. Our favourite tale of the origin of the word was documented by George Bishop in his book called The Booze Reader: A Soggy Saga of Man In His Cups (1965). Bishop contends that the word stems from the English cock-tail, which referred to a woman of easy virtue who was considered desirable but impure What better way to describe a cocktail?
The first bartender to gain fame and fortune as a master of his craft and creator of the classic Martini was Professor Jerry Thomas, a midnineteenth century bartender who in his book How to Mix Drinks, or The Bon-Vivant s Companion pointed out that The Cocktail is a modern invention and is generally used on fishing and other sporting parties, although some patients insist that it is good in the morning as a tonic. He goes on to list just ten cocktail recipes, bitters being the only ingredient common to each drink. It is, Professor Jerry Thomas who tended the bar of the old Occidental Hotel in San Francisco and reputedly in 1862 made the Martinez (which later became known as Martini) for a gold miner on his way to the town of Martinez, which lay forty miles to the east. By 1900 the Martini had become known across the U.S.A and had spread to the other side of the Atlantic. This is said, by some, to be the beginning of the golden age of cocktails and, incidentally, the birth of jazz music. The rest, as they say, is history which we bring you in twenty delectable Boisdale cocktails.
Our cocktails are listed in alphapetical order. You will find a chart with tasting notes in the back of the menu. Hope you enjoy! SlÁinte!
Black Jack 9.95 Jack Daniel's Old No.7 and Single Barrel whiskeys stirred with Crème de Cacao chocolate liqueur, coffee infused aperitif Punt e Mes, Giffard banana liqueur and black walnut bitters. Rich & smooth. Cheeky Tiki 10.95 This ultimate rum punch will whisk you away to a Caribbean island. Mount Gay Black Barrel rum, Wray & Nephew overproof rum, Balvenie 14yr Caribbean cask whisky, Benedictine, Velvet Falernum, Maraschino liqueurs and a juicy blend of fresh grapefruit, lime and passionfruit, with a boozy Goslings rum float. De Peche Mode 9.95 Crème de Peche and Lecompte 5yo Calvados with dash of orange bitters, topped with Cava Vilarnau Rosado. Refreshing, fruity and easy to drink.
Glasgow Mule 10.95 Our very own twist on a Whisky & Ginger cocktail. Monkey Shoulder blended malt whisky, mixed with the zesty King s Ginger liqueur, spiced with our homemade ginger syrup and topped with soda. Goldfish 10.95 Fishers London Dry Gin shaken with homemade champagne and white wine vinegar-based pineapple, sage & cardamom shrub. Sweet and sour, yet herbal with warming spice finish. Perfect to pair with food! Hot Thing 10.95 Mixture of Togarashi spice infused Glenfiddich 15yo whisky, Galliano - Italian herbal liqueur, mango and lemon juices with a drizzle of chili oil on top. Fruity one with a stimulating kick!
Islay Island Iced Tea 10.95 Blend of Smoky Laphroaig 10yo whisky and Quiquiriqui mezcal with Stoli Citron vodka, No.3 London Dry Gin, Havana 3yo rum and Cointreau orange liqueur mixed with fragrant Earl Grey Tea., Lemon and sugar. Alcoholic iced tea out of this world. It s Been A Pleasure 9.95 Tullamore Dew 12yo Irish Whisky, Frangelico hazelnut liqueur, Crème de Cacao with touch of vanilla syrup and splash of coconut water. Perfect after dinner. Served sexy! Let It Snow 10.95 Douglas fir infused Nicholson gin, Green Chartreuse herbal liquour, Noilly Prat vermouth, apple and lemon juices, matcha tea syrup with a spray of Pernod absinthe liqueur. Seasonal special!
On The Flor 9.95 Olmeca Plata tequila and St Germain elderflower liqueur, shaken with rose syrup, lavender bitters, lime and egg white. This floral and textured cocktail with have you dancing the night away. Sakura Punch 10.95 Suntory Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve Japanese whisky, delicious Heering cherry liqueur and 30-yearold sweet Pedro Ximenez sherry, mixed with pineapple juice and Peychaud s aromatic bitters. Moreish and satisfying & fruity concontion. Sugar & Spice 9.95 Creamy, rich and warming. Perfect after a meal or a sweet treat on it s own. Prune eau de vie plum brandy, RumChata cinnamon liqueur and Bitter Truth Pimento liqueur with black walnut bitters.
The Purple One 9.95 Gin sour taken to another level. Butterfly pea infused Hendrick s gin with lemon juice, sugar and few dashes of lemon bitters. Sounds simple, but the colour of it will blow your mind. The Redhead 9.95 Remy Martin 1738 Cognac, stirred with Aperol aperitif, red vermouth and Modena-made Balsamic vinegar, with a splash of Grenadine. This is a very, very tight twist on the Negroni, enjoy!
Bottled Old fashioned 19.95 Blend of Maker s Mark & Maker s 46 Bourbons Homemade demerara sugar syrup Angostura Bitters Mixed, dilluted, bottled and chilled for you. Serves two. If you want, take it home with you!
The Redhead The Purple One Sakura Punch Sugar & Spice On The Flor Let It Snow It s Been Pleasure Islay Island Iced Tea Hot Thing Goldfish Glasgow Mule De Peche Mode Cheeky Tiki Black Jack CHART: COCKTAIL TASTING NOTES Apéritif x x x Bitter x x x Bold x x x x x x x Digestif x x x Dry x x Effervex x scent Floral x x Fruity x x x x x x Herbal x x x Long x x x x Refreshin x x x x x x g Short x x x x x x x x x x Smoky x Sour x x x x x x Spicy x x x Sweet x x x x x x x x x Cocktail Happy Hour 5-7pm Throw 2 dice pay the price!
Bar Bites We recommend 2 to 3 sharing dishes per person Marinated Spanish olives (v) 2.95 Crushed spiced avocado on toast 5.50 Dunkeld smoked salmon, sourdough toast, lemon 4.75 Beetroot hummus, soft goat s cheese, pickled walnuts & sourdough toast 5.50 Triple pork sausages, Bloody Mary ketchup 5.50 Welsh rarebit, aged cheddar & Worcestershire sauce 4.95 Vietnamese summer rolls, Asian dipping sauce 4.25 Goujons of free-range chicken 5.50 Crispy breaded whitebait, aioli 4.75 Thick cut or matchstick chips small 3.50 large 4.75 Truffle, rosemary & Parmesan chips 4.95 Balsamic mayo 1.50 Boisdale Bloody Mary Ketchup 2.00 Black truffle mayo 3.00 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill
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