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Trending tipples for autumn

T HE S PI R I T

‘Mexican cuisine has really pushed mezcal to the masses – it’s going to blow up this autumn. It gives The Parlour’s signature “Smoking Gun” cocktail – which is a twist

on a classic sour – some incredibly sweet and earthy notes, and a smoky finish.’ Jack Cohn, food and beverage manager

at The Ned

THE LIQUEUR

‘Our “Rum Old Fashioned” is a great autumnal drink. Made with spiced rum, brown sugar and Angostura bitters, we then add a dash of Velvet

Falernum and garnish with a match-flamed orange twist. So go out and get a bottle of Velvet Falernum to keep in your drinks cabinet.’ Sophie Rowell, owner

of The Potting Shed

THE COCKTAIL

‘One of my favourite cocktails

that I’ve created for The Londoner is “The Martinez”. Using Hibiki Harmony, which

is a refined blend of single malts from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, as well as grain whiskies from Chita Distillery, this cocktail is a unique twist on a martini.’

Pierpaolo Schirru, head mixologist at The Londoner