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 MOTHERS RUIN THE GIN EXPERIENCE
- The Story and History of Gin at

Gin was popularised in England following the accession of William of Orange
in 1688, who removed the tax on spirit production. To all classes in society Gin
provided a patriotic alternative to French brandy at a time of both political and
religious conflict between Britain and France.
The Gin Craze followed in the first half of the 18th century when the consumption of gin
increased rapidly in Great Britain, especially in London. Many people over consumed and
the city had a virtual epidemic of extreme drunkenness; this provoked moral outrage and a
legislative backlash.
In London in the early 18th century, much gin was distilled legally in residential houses
(there were estimated to be 1,500 residential stills in 1726) and was often flavoured with
turpentine to generate resinous woody notes in addition to the juniper
The British government tried a number of times to stop the flow ofgin blaming
Madam Geneva for all the ills in society. The 1736 GinAct taxed retail sales at a rate
of 20 shillings a gallon on spirits and required licensees to take out a 50 annual
licence to sell gin. The aim was to effectively prohibit the trade by making it economically
unfeasible and the trade became illegal.
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Our aim is to provide our guests with an exceptional and diverse bar experience through
a spotlight on Gin. Offering a wide spectrum of different Gins but predominantly focusing
on those produced in London and described as dry. The bar team specialize in serving the
perfect Gin and Tonic from the wide choice of Gins each to be accompanied by a bespoke
Fentimans botanical tonic water and served in Copa Glasses over crushed ice and
accompanied with fresh citrus garnish. The experience can be to try a typical London
Dry Gin and Tonic or experiment from the wider Gin selection offering a range of subtle
botanical flavors to explore. To help choose we have menus describing these unique tastes and
recommendations for each. A seasonal list of Gin Cocktails will also feature classic mixes as
well as more contemporary drinks to enjoy.

The illegally distilled gin which was produced following the 1736 Act was less
reliable and more likely to result in poisoning. William Hogarths famous image of GinLane
summed up the resulting condition ofLondon in 1751. The Gin Craze had mostly ended
by 1757. The government tried to ensure this by temporarily banning the manufacture of
spirits from domestic grain.

There was a resurgence of gin consumption during the Victorian era, with numerous
Gin Palaces appearing. The invention and developmentof the columnstill (182631) [16]
made the distillation of neutral spirits practical, thus enabling the creation of the London
dry style that evolved later in the 19th century.

Gin popularity was again boosted by The British Empires use of Ginin the colonial tropics
to improve and ease the taking of Quinine as an anti malarial precaution and the Gin and
Tonic was born. Gins popularity continued worldwide thanks to the American prohibition
Speakeasies and the creation of many attractive cocktails, most famously the Gin and it (for
Italian Vermouth) which went on to become the Martini.
 TYPES OF GIN
FLORAL CITRUS
Bold, fragrant and unique, herbace
Light and delicate floral led gins draw
Fresh, zesty and bright with prominent
on botanicals such as honey suckle
notes, these gins get their complex
and camomile to create a gentle,
flavour from citrus peel and coriander.
silky- smooth flavour with fragrant
They offer great depth of flavour as
sweetness. They are lightly
the juniper and citrus combination is
perfumed with Juniper and subtly
balanced with earthy spices and
balanced with spice and citrus.
aromatic notes
Garnishing - Garnishing -
Lemon & Lime Wedge Grapefruit or Lime

HERBACEOUS JUNIPER
Bold, fragrant and unique,
Aromatic and crisp Juniper
herbaceous led gins have the most
perfume with hints of citrus
distinctive flavour profile.
and herbs
These gins have more unusual
botanicals such as Cucumber,
rose petal Black Pepper and Olives Garnishing -
Garnishing - 3 citruses. Lemon,
Cucumber Lime and Orange
THE MIXER
All Fentimans mixers feature bespoke
blends of botanical extracts and infusions
from around the world that enhance
traditional flavours crafted from five
generations of family experience.
The worlds first botanically brewed tonic
water is made with a blend of herbal
infusions and lemongrass extract which
results in a unique, refreshing and
distinctive citrus flavour.
Very special in a G&T, its perfection
- The Guardian
Were small, were independent and
we craft truly artisanal spirits of
uncompromising quality
We make our spirits by hand in
genuinely small batches just a few
hundred bottles a time.
We passionately believe this is the
only way to craft spirits of this
quality. Inspired by the two hundred
years of London distilling history we
have inherited, we balance modern
technology with traditional recipes
and techniques.
We like to think that old meets new
and the two get on really quite
spectacularly.
 GIN IS THE QUNITESSENTIAL BRITISH DRINK,
THE GIN EXPERIENCE AND THERE IS NOTHING QUITE AS REFINED
AS A REFRESHING GIN AND TONIC
SIPSMITH GIN 4.40
Distilled in Hammersmith West London this Gin is the only Gin
made using the one shot method. Copper pot distilled in small
batches this Gin has lots of Juniper followed by a long burst of
Citrus.
BEEFEATER GIN 4.30
Distilled in Kennington South London using 9 different botanicals
under the watchful eye of master distiller Desmond Payne. Fresh
clean and crisp with subtle citrus notes and a fruit edge.
HENDRICKS GIN 4.40
Produced in a remote distillery in Scotland using small batch
production, Hendricks is not your average gin! Made using a
combination of flowers, roots, fruits, and seeds from the world
over and infused with rose petals and cucumber. Hendricks is a
rather curious gin! Infused with rose petal and cucumber.
TANQUERY RANGPUR 4.30
Charles Tanqueray began crafting the worlds most awarded gin
in 1830 and after 177 years of distilling expertise, Tanqueray
Rangpur was born. The rare rangpur lime, traditionally used to
smooth down the gin, brings an exotic, bold flavour to the already
perfect combination of juniper, coriander, bay leaves and ginger.
OPIHR GIN 4.40
Discover the exotic intensity of the Orient; cubebs from Indonesia, black
pepper from India & coriander from Morocco, handpicked to create a unique
spiced gin. The botanicals in Opihr Gin complete their journey at the oldest
distillery in England, where quality gin has been traditionally distilled using
the same London Dry Gin method since 1761. Here the botanicals are married
with fine English spirit to produce an exotic Oriental spiced gin.
SIPSMITH SLOE GIN 4.40
Making our Sloe Gin: we wait until the berries have been softened by the
late autumn sunshine, then we gather only the best of the harvest and steep
them in Gordons. The result is a wonderful tipple that marries the dryness of
Gordons with a subtle sweetness.
SIPSMITH SUMMER CUP 4.40
Award winning London Dry Gin on our copper still blended with a hostof
fabulous summery fruits and flavours including infusions of Earl Grey tea, Lemon
Verbena and Cucumber. The natural cloudiness comes from the real ingredients
that we infuse to give our summer cup its wonderful character and depth of
flavour. Aromatic yet dry, its perfect for marrying with a mixer in the sun. Sipsmith:
where old meets new and the two hit it off really quite spectacularly.
Recommended serve is with Fentimans Tonic, many more gins
avaliable from the bar.
 ANGEL WHITE LADY 8.00
THE COCKTAIL MENU Created by Harry Craddock at The Savoy Hotel in the 1920s:
Short, straight-up and sour. Clean London Dry Gin, Triple sec,
egg white, lemon and sugar.
PASSION FRUIT ICED TEA 8.00
A delicious restorative concoction: Long and aromatic.
Beefeater 24 Gin with home-made passion fruit iced tea.
THE NEGRONI 7.00
An all-time classic: Short, bitter and aromatic.Created for Count
Camillo Negroni in Florence,
Equal parts Beefeater 24, Sweet Italian Vermouth and Campari
Bitter Orange liqueur.
ELDERFLOWER COLLINS 7.00
A classic Gin Collins with a touch of English Elderflower:
Long, fresh and floral.
Beefeater London Dry Gin, lemon and elderflower shaken and
lengthened with soda.
STRAWBERRY COLLINS 7.00
A classic Gin Collins with a touch of English strawberry:
Long, fresh and fruity.
Beefeater London Dry Gin, lemon, sugar and fresh strawberries
shaken and lengthened with soda.
PIMMS COCKTAIL 7.00
The Classic Summer number, pepped up with the addition of
bubbles: Long, fruity and refreshing.
Beefeater Dry, Pimms No. 1, lemon, sugar and prosecco over
fresh cubed ice and garnished with summer fruits.
DIAMOND FIZZ 12.00
An effervescent drink served in a champagne flute: Long and zesty.
Beefeater Dry, lemon, elderflower and Mot and Chandon to make
you sparkle.
PINK FIZZ 9.00
A unique and delicious fizz, using the unique flavours of Beefeater 24: Long,
zesty and uplifting.
Beefeater 24 Dry Gin, Pink Grapefruit, lemon, vanilla with lemonade and
Prosecco for sweetness and lift.
ENGLISH GARDEN 8.00
An English Summer necessity: Long, fresh and uplifting.
Beefeater 24 Gin, Elderflower, Lemon, mint, cucumber with lemonade for lift.
RUBY COOLER 8.00
A modern mix, served in a highball: Long and bittersweet.
Classic London Dry Gin, with equal parts cranberry juice and ginger ale over
fresh cubed ice, garnished with an orange wheel.
SUMMER SPARKLE 8.00
Our classic summer punch with the addition of french wine aperitif - Lillet
served in a copa glass: Long, fruity and refreshing.
BERRY BRAMBLE 7.00
Created in London in the 1980s, a modern classic: Short, fruity and sour
Classic London Dry Gin, lemon, sugar and Creme de Mure, served over
crushed ice.
 GIN FACTS
DUTCH
COURAGE
THE TERM DUTCH COURAGE
DERIVES FROM SOLDERS NINETEENTH
DRINKING DUTCH GIN
BEFORE GOING INTO BATTLE
CENTURY INDIA
AN OFFICERS RATION OF MALARIA FIGHTING
QUININE TONIC WAS GREATLY ENHANCED
WITH THE ADDITION OF GIN

SEVENTEENTH CENTURY LONDON

GIN WAS CONSIDERED BY MANY TO BE SAFER THAN WATER.
THE AVERAGE LONDONER MIGHT CONSUME UP TO 14 GALLONS A YEAR

GIN & DURING

VERMOUTH
GARNISHED WITH A TWIST OF LEMON
PROHIBITION
POOR QUALITY BOOTLEG GIN WAS
OR OLIVE, THE MARTINI IS ONE OF THE
OFTEN CALLED BATHTUB GIN AS THATS
WORLDS BEST KNOWN COCKTAIL
EXACTLY WHERE IT WAS MADE