The World of Hospitality Issue 34 2019 | Page 48

48 the World Of Hospitality Barts London This London Cocktail Bar Has Created A Cocktail For Each Horoscope Ahead Of The Summer Solstice Bars Barts speakeasy has developed a menu of 12 unique cocktails that represent the different horoscopes. The special menu will run to the end of the summer and each star sign is represented in the perfect cocktail for their key characteristics and personality traits. For example, Cancers, known for being indecisive, can sip on a three-layered cocktail, where identifying the three different flavours will be a challenge sure to satisfy their curiosity and reluctance to select just one flavour in a drink. Cocktails on this special menu include Taurus, which reflects the sensible and practical aspects of the bull star sign, incorporating aquafaba and baobab in a simple yet unique drink with, sensibly, just a touch of zero- calorie stevia. Virgo combines fresh basil and pineapple in a delicious, fresh and potent combination. The drink comes served in a clay vessel, ensuring that this earth sign feels right at home at the Barts apartment. When it comes to Leos, Barts will roll out the red carpet, as, the horoscope royalty has arrived and everyone must know it. With orange-infused cognac liqueur, champagne and edible gold glitter (lots of gold), this theatrical and often dramatic sign will feel satisfied with a cocktail to match their true personality. Geminis are adaptable and flexible, but they also have two elements to them, like this drink which covers all your taste buds; sweet, sour, bitter, salty and even umami can be tasted in this libation. Gemini is the twin sign and fortune comes to them in pairs. This cocktail is served with an ‘edible dust’ version of itself on the outside of the glass - echoing the flavours of the liquid cocktail inside the glass. Guests looking for a cocktail created to suit their star sign should head to Barts this summer to see if the mixologists have hit the nail on the head when it comes to summing them up in a refreshing drink.