Welcome There is more to gin than tonic! Gin has been a popular choice among cocktail bartenders for over 200 years because of the variety of flavours and ingredients it can contain. The 45 West cocktail menu is designed to showcase the versatility of Burleighs London Dry Gin and to offer something for everyone. An eclectic mix of classic recipes with our own twist and original creations, each cocktail has a link to Leicestershire. Our fruit juices and syrups are made in house each day using ingredients sourced from Leicester Market and we ensure that we buy from local producers wherever we can, from bee pollen to garam masala. If gin isn t your tipple, we have included a selection of our favourite cocktails using some of the world s finest spirits. ALL COCKTAILS 8
Served Short Burleighs Favourites Hotel Street Complex, rich and bittersweet. Burleighs Signature, Cocchi Torino Sweet Vermouth, Bénédictine, Orange Bitters, Earl Grey. Communist A fruity gin and juice with bright citrus flavours. Burleighs Export Strength, Cherry Heering, Orange Bitters, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice.
Distillers Garden Bright, refreshing, light and fruity. Burleighs Distiller s Cut, Celery and Grapefruit Bitters, Rosemary Syrup, Lemon Juice, Apple Juice. Sweet and Prickly A herbal, easy drinking tipple. Burleighs Export Strength, Briottet Strawberry Liqueur, Rosemary Syrup, Lime juice. Other Favourites Tommy s Margarita A perfectly balanced, refreshing margarita. Espolón Reposado Tequila, Agave Syrup, Lime Juice. Counterpunch Plantation Three Star White Rum, Wild Turkey 81 Bourbon, Briottet Orange Curacao, Peach Bitters, Lemon Sherbet Syrup, Earl Grey, Lemon Juice. Cowcasian Our perfect version of the most laid-back drink ever. Black Cow Vodka, Borghetti Coffee Liqueur, Milk, Cream. House Bourbon Old Fashioned An aromatic, full bodied classic. Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, Soft Brown Sugar, Black Walnut and Angostura Bitters, Orange Peel. House Rum Old Fashioned The classic with a rum twist. Appleton Signature Blend Rum, Soft Brown Sugar, Peach Bitters, Grapefruit Peel. Mai Thai Appleton Signature Blend Rum, Elements 8 Spiced Rum, Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur, Lemongrass and Ginger Syrup, Lemon Juice.
Served Long Burleighs Favourites 45 Fizz Tall and refreshing, with a bite of citrus. Burleighs Signature, Barbadillo Manzanilla Dry Sherry, Grapefruit Bitters, Sugar, Lime Juice, Naturally Light Tonic. Basil Southside Uplifting herbal flavours, clean and thirst-quenching. Burleighs Distiller s Cut, Basil Leaves, Sugar, Lemon Juice, Sicilian Lemonade.
Rosemary Rickey Our take on the classic Gin Rickey, a good balance of sweet and sour. Burleighs Distiller s Cut, Rosemary Syrup, Lime Juice, Soda. Red Snapper A savoury and spicy drink. Burleighs Export Strength, House Snapper Mix, Tomato Juice, Lemon Juice, Red Wine float. Citronella Sling Kaffir Lime Infused Burleighs Signature, Coconut Cream, Egg White, Lemongrass and Ginger Syrup, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Lemon Tonic. Other Favourites Saragossa Sour A long, tropical drink made with Louis Royer VS Cognac, Lazzaroni Amaretto, Briotett Orange Curacao, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Lemon Juice. John Collins Sweet and rich. Wild Turkey 81 Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Sugar, Soda. Paloma The Latin alternative to the gin and tonic. Ocho Blanco Tequila, Lime Juice, Ting Grapefruit Soda. Aperol Spritz A light, classic apertivo. Aperol, Prosecco, Soda. Flora Flora A sweet and fragrant tipple made with Balvenie 12 Year Doublewood Scotch, Briottet Violet Liqueur, Elderflower Tonic.
Straight Up Burleighs Favourites Martinez Bold and flavoursome. Burleighs Distiller s Cut, Cocchi Torino Sweet Vermouth, Luxardo Maraschino, Orange Bitters, Boker s Bitters. Martini The timless gin classic, stirred never shaken! Burleighs Export Strength, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth.
Bee s Knees A good balance of sweet and sour with a honeyed finish. Burleighs Signature, Honey and Bee Pollen Syrup, Lemon Juice. White Lady Citrusy and clean, with a bright sour edge. Burleighs Export Strength, Briottet Orange Curacao, Egg White, Sugar, Lemon Juice. Undead Gentleman #45 A rich and uplifiting gin cocktail. Burleighs Export Strength, Pineau Des Charentes, Aperol, Briottet Peach Liqueur, Lemon Juice. Other Favourites Three Mile Limit Bright and flavourful with a citrus hit. Plantation Three Star White Rum, Louis Royer VS Cognac, Grenadine, Lemon Juice. New York Sour A spiced and well balanced Bourbon cocktail. Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, Shiraz, Egg White, Sugar, Lemon Juice. Pisco Sour Funky, sour and citrusy, with a silky texture. Pisco Porton, Egg White, Sugar, Lemon Juice, Chuncho Bitters. Three Kingdoms Glenfiddich 15 Year, Carpano Antica Formula, Fernet Branca, Mauby Syrup, Coffee and Ginger Bitters. Journey To The West Dry with a citrus bite. Monkey Shoulder, Matcha Tea, Cucumber Bitters, Basil Leaves, Egg White, Agave Syrup, Lemon Juice.
The Perfect Gin & Tonic Creating the perfect Gin & Tonic has become an art form. We have experimented with a dizzying array of gin, tonic and garnish combinations to create the perfect Burleighs Gin & Tonics. Burleighs Signature Gin & Tonic Single 6 / Double 9 We pair our Signature Gin with Fever-Tree Premium Tonic and pink grapefruit to deliver a unique citrus freshness. Burleighs Export Strength Gin & Tonic Single 7 / Double 10 A combination of our Export Strength Gin with Fever-Tree Naturally Light tonic, orange, and basil to create a gin and tonic full of robust flavours. Burleighs Distiller s Cut Gin & Tonic Single 7 / Double 10 We couple our Distiller s Cut Gin with Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic, pink grapefruit & rosemary to deliver a delicate, floral finish.