Behind the Velvet Curtain…

A selection of lush cocktails unique to Velluto

Bitter Sweet Apology   
Lose your inhibitions and take your bored taste buds on a roller coaster ride, this innocent looking cocktail hides a stunning secret. The B.S.A starts with fresh lemon, tangy and sour, gently developing into floral notes of rose followed by a surprise explosion of Tiramisu chocolate.

APT (a pink thing)
Deceptively drinkable, an initial surprise of mint quickly rounds off to deep flavours of passionfruit and pink grapefruit oddly complimented by rich plum from the pinot noir before a wistful sweetness finishes on a refreshing spearmint aftertaste. A tall relaxing cocktail for a hot summer day and night… oh, and aptly….. its pink.

Bar Steward’s Choice 
Life passes most people by while they’re making grand plans for it… join the growing crowd of customers and staff of the R&D team at Velluto in living in the moment with something off the cuff (and off the list). Be there when the amazing cocktail that changes civilisation is invented! Gain bragging rights and kudos while demonstrating to others your affinity for spontaneity! Make ground-breaking strides with your taste buds going where no man or woman has been before

Classic Martinis

As varied as they are old. Choose from gin or vodka or a mixture of both. Some popular variations include: Plymouth, India, Dry London, Dutch, grape, grain, sweet, dry, Winston Churchill, dirty, filthy dirty, smoky & spiced, Gibson, with olives, with cucumber, with a twist, shaken, stirred, rolled, and of course served naked. Our garnishes are presented on 5″ skewers to accent the sophistication of this timeless classic, all our martinis are 90ml pours reflecting the rule set down in ages past, three measures, three garnishes, three sips.

Bombay Martini
Eleven botanicals make a complex and full flavoured gin martini

Plymouth Martini
A unique raw style gin that has gained a following over the last century, this martini is for the martini lover that knows exactly what they want.

Gordon’s Dry London Martini
A classic dry martini recognised as an industry standard through most of central Europe reflecting the popularity of London style gins.

Hendricks
Rapidly becoming a staple of aficionados of gin martinis, the resident bar-steward recommends an elderflower wash and cucumber garnish to bring out the cucumber and rose highlights.

Martin Millers Westbourne Strength Martini
A flavoursome India style gin, Westbourne strength martinis have rich flavours of colonial spice and botanicals (and an evil alcohol percentage)

G-Vine Flourisan
WOW a must try! Grape based gin with rare full floral grape flower nose, try it and change your favourite gin martini forever.

Belvedere (Red)
Polish Wodka is clean and smooth with strong grain flavours, that compliment the vermouth and garnish without detracting from the fresh flavours of a martini

Ketel One  
Dutch vodka from ten generations of one family’s award winning kettle grain distilling recipe makes a refined martini of smooth elegance and quality.

Russian Standard Platinum
Russian vodka, filtered through silver, this outstanding vodka creates a martini clean and bright with smooth undertones, as intricate and polished as a Faberge egg on flavour.

Contemporary Martinis

Velluto’s nod to the cocktail resurgence of the 1980s, a blend of fruits and liqueurs to create Potts Point favourites that are known and loved by many.

Dark Chocolate Martini 
The toasted flavours of dark chocolate and mandarin combine the clean flavours of Belvedere, poured into a glass, richly coated with chocolate and orange syrup and garnished with a trio of Maltesers. Rich and full flavoured for the perfect nightcap

White Chocolate Martini
Rich full nut and cream flavours of white chocolate, hazelnut and Belvedere languish in a dark chocolate and cherry washed glass with a chocolate garnish. A firm favourite of our regulars…… for good reason.

Espresso Martini                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               The ultimate combination of caffeine and alcohol….a double espresso, vodka and coffee liqueur.  If you feel like you are flagging then this is the cocktail to get you back up and in the game.

French Martini
Black raspberry and fresh pineapple slammed with vodka, pear and cinnamon in Velluto’s twist on this fruity, sweet and svelte libation.

Appletini 
Apple and vodka iced down and layered over melon liqueur topped with a fan of apple. Tart and crisp at first with a hint of sweetness at the end, just like a granny smith.

Classic Cocktails

Negroni     
The Negroni was reputed to have been developed in Monte Carlo as an adaptation of an Americano for the Count of Negrone by an anonymous bartender. As Monte Carlo was and is known for chic and quality, only the finest of ingredients would have been used. To reflect this, we here at Velluto have sourced G-vine Flourisan, a grape based gin with a strong floral note, Rosso Antico, the original Rosso recipe known for its plum and pepper nuances, and Aperol a softer and less harsh aperitif, reminiscent of blood orange and pink grapefruit. The combination of the superior floral and botanical notes of the gin, pepper and plum from the Rosso and savoury citrus cohesiveness of the Aperol make this a must try for lovers of the Negroni.

Boston Sour                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Chivas 18yo shaken with Cointreau, fresh lemon juice, chocolate orange syrup and egg white to create a foamy meringue with sweet chocolate notes playfully teasing the citrus aspects of this well known whiskey classic, while adding to the distinct complexity of Chivas 18yo. Served short with a half sugar rim.

Old Fashioned     
Three measures of Makers Mark stirred down with sugar cube soaked in whiskey barrel bitters, and garnished with flamed orange zest and cherries, the whiskey barrel bitters accentuates makers marks strong oaky finish while neatly tying in to the nuances of caramelised citrus and rich cherry.

Contemporary Cocktails

Cosmopolitan   
Fresh citrus and cranberry lighten the hints of vodka and mandarin in this aptly named and popular beverage

Breakfast Margarita 
Mango, marmalade and pink grapefruit accent the tequila while Gran Marnier and hints of ginger add spice to this often under-estimated creation

Mary’s Sisters: all served with a double shot and a sea salt and pepper rim. Choose from un-spiced, mild, spicy, and where-is your-fire-extinguisher

Bloody Mary    
Vodka, fresh cucumber and tomato muddled with fresh chilli and wasabi to cleanse the palate, tied together with a hint of lemon, a dash of port, Worcestershire and tomato juice. What hangover?

Red Snapper
Gin, lemon and port mixed with Tabasco, Worcestershire, and fresh tomato, pepper and salt and bruised basil leaves. A sweet and sour surprise for beleaguered tastebuds

Bloody Pirate  
Rum, port, lime and tomato juice shaken lightly with ginger and orange rind, topped with star anise. Spicy avast!

Pisco Sour
Let yourself go with the spirits of the Andes. Fresh lemon, and Pisco, the traditional Peruvian spirit make a refreshing afternoon drink with a hint of caramel sweetness and spice.