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A Taste of Donovan Bar | Delightful Drinks
Let’s go behind the scenes of the incredible bar inside London’s oldest hotel! 😲
Mayfair’s Donovan Bar is overseen by bartending legend Salvatore Calabrese. Known as ‘The Maestro’, Salvatore has served the finest cocktails to some very special people throughout his illustrious career.
In this latest episode of our ‘A Taste Of…’ series, hear from The Maestro himself, Bar Manager Maurizio Palermo and Director of Mixology Federico Pavan as they share the secrets behind their success.
And that’s not all - we’ll also show you how to make an exquisite Jungle Book-inspired London Essence cocktail at home - your very own Taste of the Donovan Bar.
‘A Taste Of…’ is a Delightful Drinks x Global Bartending production, in partnership with London Essence. #DelightfulDrinks
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'Trust In Me' Recipe: -
50ml Pisco
10ml Pino Mugo (Pine Liqueur)
20ml Lime Juice
30ml Pineapple & Green Cardamom Marmalade*
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake with ice.
Strain into a highball filled with ice and top with London Essence Roasted Pineapple Soda.
Garnish with a banana leaf.
*To make the Marmalade: -
1 Pineapple (600g)
30g Green Cardamom
200g White Sugar
0.5g Citric Acid
0.5g Ascorbic Acid
Chop the pineapple into chunks, place in a bowl and add the green cardamom and sugar.
Mix well and refrigerate overnight.
The next day remove the cardamom and discard, then blend the pineapple and sugar to make a purée. Add the acids and mix to combine.
Fine strain through a sieve and store the liquid in a sterilised bottle until use.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:25 The Art of Hospitality
01:06 History
01:46 Creativity
02:20 Over To You
02:42 Make the Marmalade
03:21 Make the Cocktail
04:08 Outro
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Rémy Sidecar - Classic Cognac Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
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Easy to make with just three ingredients, the SIDECAR cocktail is no less delicious for its simplicity. ⁠ And it recently celebrated its 100th birthday! 🎉⁠ ⁠ We’ve teamed up with Rémy Martin and Paolo Scialpi, Junior Mixologist at The Connaught in London (officially the world’s best bar!), to bring you a modern presentation of this truly delightful classic.⁠ ⁠ Let Paolo inspire you and then be ...
Message in a Bottle - Rum & Gin Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
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This is a delicious Message in a Bottle that you definitely won't want to throw in the sea! A tropical rum and gin cocktail that's served in style, it's from London's Laki Kane and is made here by bartender Luca Cinalli. Recipe: - 20ml Gold Rum 10ml Rhum Agricole 20ml Saffron-Infused Gin 10ml Lemon Juice 20ml Oleo Saccharum 60ml Rooibos Tea Add ice and throw to mix, chill and aerate. Strain int...
A Taste of Eve Bar | Delightful Drinks
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Give in to temptation as we deliver you a peek behind the curtain at one of the UK’s most exciting cocktail bars… 🍎 Located in the heart of London’s Covent Garden, Eve Bar is situated underneath Chef Adam Handling’s flagship restaurant Frog. This theatrically-inspired venue serves impressively visual drinks to match, and with a focus on sustainability the bar works in partnership with the resta...
Artesian Corpse Reviver No. 1 - Cognac & Calvados Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
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Have you ever tried a Corpse Reviver? From the 2018 'Cause, Effect & Classic Cocktails' menu at Artesian, this was Remy Savage's modern take on a cocktail that was first created in the 1920s or 1930s. Calvados, cognac and a variety of wines come together to make a very elegant, very delicious drink. Recipe: - 20ml Calvados 20ml Cognac 45ml Sweet Wine Blend 10ml 2011 Barolo Wine Throw all ingred...
Ronan Collins - Irish Whiskey Highball Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
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Something this easy to make has no right to be so delicious!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ An Irish Whiskey highball with a pleasing pineapple garnish, it's named after the bartender who first created it. Say hello to the Ronan Collins.⁠⁠ Recipe: - 50ml Irish Whiskey 20ml Sugar Syrup 20ml Lemon Juice Add ingredients to a highball glass filled with ice and top with Soda Water. Mix gently to combine and garnish with a sl...
Eton Milk - Creamy & Fruity Whisky Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
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This drink is like a boozy adult milkshake! A whisky cocktail recipe that's creamy and fruity, the addition of amaro brings a touch of bitterness. Garnished with some epic chocolate work created on top of an ice block, it's from Cahoots bar in London and is made for us here by bartender Michele Venturini. Recipe: - 40ml 10-Year-Old Whisky 25ml Almond Milk 10ml Coffee & Maple Syrup 15ml Black Ra...
Breakfast Club Soda - Vodka Spritz Cocktail Recipe | Delightful Drinks x Grey Goose
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Vodka, orange and… TOAST?! 🤯 They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, which is probably why Alan Sherwood at Little Mercies bar in North London has decided to turn his favourite breakfast into this delicious Spritz! Alan has infused Grey Goose L’Orange with the flavours of hot buttered toast. How? We don’t know, and we don’t like to ask a wizard to give away too many of his sec...
Rhubarb & Szechuan Spritz - Vodka Cocktail Recipe | Delightful Drinks x Grey Goose
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Do you feel that tingle on your tongue? Szechuan pepper brings something delightfully different to this elegant and refreshing Spritz made by Giulia Cuccurullo, Head Bartender at London's Artesian bar. Light and fruity with flavours of rhubarb and lychee, this is the latest creation in our Summer Spritz Series with Grey Goose. It’s on the menu right now but it won’t be there for long, so make a...
Perle - Vodka Spritz Cocktail Recipe | Delightful Drinks x Grey Goose
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Now that’s minty fresh! We’re Spritzing it up with Grey Goose at The London EDITION as our series of incredible summer drinks continues. This is ‘Perle’, a vodka cocktail that starts with a fruity and rich base before being lengthened and lifted with the fizz of a fresh mint soda. Complex and delicious, head to the stunning surrounds of The London EDITION and start your evening with one of thes...
Cucumber & Jalapeño Spritz - Vodka Cocktail Recipe | Delightful Drinks x Grey Goose
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Do you like it SPICY? 🌶 Our series of sexy summer Spritzes continues with this one from London's Radio Rooftop bar. At ten floors up you’re guaranteed delightful drinks garnished with some epic views! Gentle jalapeño heat meets refreshing, cooling cucumber and the floral notes of St-Germain elderflower liqueur in this prosecco-topped vodka cocktail created by bartender Lorenzo. We’ve partnered ...
Raspberry & Grapefruit Spritz - Vodka Cocktail Recipe | Delightful Drinks x Grey Goose
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It’s the summer of the Spritz! 😎 We’ve partnered with Grey Goose to bring you a series of super delicious Spritz-style cocktails from some of our favourite bars in London, and we’re kicking off with this fruity beauty from Bethnal Green’s award-winning Satan's Whiskers. Raspberry and grapefruit combine for a bittersweet, vodka-based thirst-quencher that’s made here by bartender Keïla Urzais de ...
Stone Fence - Whiskey & Cider Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
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Are you a cider fan? 🍏 While a good cider can be delicious on its own, it also makes for a fantastic cocktail ingredient! The 'Stone Fence' is one of the world's oldest mixed drinks. Originally a simple combo of whiskey and cider, in this video bartender Joseph Hall of Bar-Fabric is bringing his own brand of magic to the party, delivering some extra flavour, complexity and deliciousness. 😋 Wood...
Coming To America - Penicillin Sour Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
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We're getting in the mood for July 4th with this tasty little number! 🇺🇸 'Coming To America' is a twist on the Penicillin cocktail, the addition of egg white turning it into a Sour and bringing a creamy mouthfeel to the familiar flavours of this modern classic. The name is inspired by the whiskeys we're using - American bourbon being the main spirit, with an Irish peated whiskey delivering smok...
A Taste of NoMad London | Delightful Drinks
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This is your exclusive look inside the UK’s most hotly-anticipated new opening - NoMad London. Bringing a flavour of New York to London, this stunning hotel is filled with incredible bars and restaurants - and we’re taking you behind the scenes! Situated inside the Grade II-listed Bow Street Magistrates Court and Police Station, in the heart of London’s Covent Garden, NoMad takes inspiration fr...
Mezcal Moment - Sweet & Smoky Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
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Mezcal Moment - Sweet & Smoky Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
Naked And Famous - Smoky Aperitivo Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
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A Taste of The Connaught Bar | Delightful Drinks
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A Taste of The Connaught Bar | Delightful Drinks
Île De Ré - Cognac & Champagne Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
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Île De Ré - Cognac & Champagne Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
A Taste of Scarfes Bar | Delightful Drinks
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A Taste of Scarfes Bar | Delightful Drinks
Polynesian Highball - Pineapple Rum Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
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Polynesian Highball - Pineapple Rum Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
Cherry Pop - Fruity Gin Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
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Cherry Pop - Fruity Gin Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
Mermaid On The Beach - Colourful Crushed Ice Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
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Mermaid On The Beach - Colourful Crushed Ice Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
Old Pal - Classic Whiskey Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
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Bamboo - Sherry & Vermouth Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
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The Earth Laddie - Bottled Cocktail for Earth Day | Delightful Drinks
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Chocolate Bunny Negroni - Easter Gin Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
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Elks Club Fizz - Whiskey & Port Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
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Parakeet - Kirsch & Melon Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
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Parakeet - Kirsch & Melon Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
Tequillin' Me Softly - Tequila & Wine Cocktail | Delightful Drinks
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Tequillin' Me Softly - Tequila & Wine Cocktail | Delightful Drinks

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  • @mariossaris1698
    @mariossaris1698 День тому

    what is that wood stick ?

  • @johnsherman6718
    @johnsherman6718 Місяць тому

    Holly Golightly always had Bossa Nova or Cha Cha music!🥃😺🍹

  • @justicemacdonell2104
    @justicemacdonell2104 8 місяців тому

    How's it going? Great cocktail! I was wondering if you could share the specs for making homemade bourbon with pecan brown butter. Thanks for your time!

  • @jademulrooney9209
    @jademulrooney9209 Рік тому

    Love this bar! Been a couple Times now and love the rotating menu

  • @xxxicologist
    @xxxicologist Рік тому

    how to make vermouth air???' recipe

  • @yabbadabbadoo8225
    @yabbadabbadoo8225 Рік тому

    skip the sugar syrup, port is already 20% sugar!!

  • @alice13k
    @alice13k Рік тому

    Wow! That's a sexy drink!

  • @christinecamley
    @christinecamley Рік тому

    So delicious! Fabulous cocktail!

  • @anestispolitis
    @anestispolitis 2 роки тому

    what type of tequila?

  • @waynecollins1853
    @waynecollins1853 2 роки тому

    ☺️ ᎮᏒᎧᎷᎧᏕᎷ

  • @wombizclub
    @wombizclub 2 роки тому

    Hey from Women's Business Club - thanks for sharing.

  • @wombizclub
    @wombizclub 2 роки тому

    Hey from Women's Business Club - thanks for sharing.

  • @dkoppenol
    @dkoppenol 2 роки тому

    Wow. This looks amazing. A must visit and must try drink!

    • @DelightfulDrinks
      @DelightfulDrinks 2 роки тому

      Absolutely right on both counts! Let us know if you make it there!

  • @CosmicJakey-sb3gc
    @CosmicJakey-sb3gc 2 роки тому

    Music in the video?

  • @Alex-hongry
    @Alex-hongry 2 роки тому

    Ohwow what incredible videography and lighting! Inspiring!

  • @lenderdog
    @lenderdog 2 роки тому

    Yes- this may describe me perfectly :) However my drink of choice is a hot & dirty martini

  • @brawlow-bs8427
    @brawlow-bs8427 2 роки тому

    why can i get that knife?

  • @kawonewilliams1949
    @kawonewilliams1949 2 роки тому

    This looks incredibly rich. I wonder why add the cognac, what does it add to the already flavourful Calvados.

  • @AngryCocktails
    @AngryCocktails 3 роки тому

    That looks wild - great garnish presentation too

  • @kawonewilliams1949
    @kawonewilliams1949 3 роки тому

    This is an interesting recipe. I love the addition of Chambord and egg yolk.

  • @dannymartinez6946
    @dannymartinez6946 3 роки тому

    Will this work well with reposado tequila?

    • @traviscox7202
      @traviscox7202 5 місяців тому

      Fill a Mason jar halfway with skittles, add ½ cup lime juice, fill jar to the top with tequila. Shake and let set in fridge for 24 hours. Strain and funnel into a secondary container... it doesn't look pretty but it taste just like skittles and will get u drunk.

  • @kawonewilliams1949
    @kawonewilliams1949 3 роки тому

    I like how it seems we are going to glance over the buttered toast infusion. How does one do that. Another incredible cocktail. Well done.

  • @kawonewilliams1949
    @kawonewilliams1949 3 роки тому

    Super delicious. These are all great for summer parties or maybe even light holiday fun.......new years drinks anyone?

  • @adkinsmikkelsen4980
    @adkinsmikkelsen4980 3 роки тому

    Very good. You must try Weedborn CBD.

  • @kawonewilliams1949
    @kawonewilliams1949 3 роки тому

    This is a beautiful cocktail. Using Grey Goose as a platform is a great idea and a perfect spring board for creative cocktails. Tell us how you made some of those more esoteric syrups and cordials.

  • @AngryCocktails
    @AngryCocktails 3 роки тому

    I'll have two

  • @kawonewilliams1949
    @kawonewilliams1949 3 роки тому

    i'll climb this fence any day

  • @persiancocktaildrinksrecip3106
    @persiancocktaildrinksrecip3106 3 роки тому

    It looks tasty 😋 cheers 🍻

  • @AngryCocktails
    @AngryCocktails 3 роки тому

    What a nice twist!

  • @mezcaltalk4354
    @mezcaltalk4354 3 роки тому

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @AngryCocktails
    @AngryCocktails 3 роки тому

    Always looking for new ways to drink mezcal

  • @dkoppenol
    @dkoppenol 3 роки тому

    Love it! It looks so fresh and savory.

  • @AngryCocktails
    @AngryCocktails 3 роки тому

    Just say "make me naked and famous"

  • @kawonewilliams1949
    @kawonewilliams1949 3 роки тому

    Nice use if the yellow chartreuse.Its an under utilized ingredient

  • @kawonewilliams1949
    @kawonewilliams1949 3 роки тому

    Exceeding expectations is the best way to describe this experience. Getting a chance to just watch you guys create would be worth thousands of dollars.

    • @DelightfulDrinks
      @DelightfulDrinks 3 роки тому

      That's what The Connaught team are all about! An evening in this bar is always a very special experience.

  • @AngryCocktails
    @AngryCocktails 3 роки тому

    Really interesting insight

  • @wareingpants
    @wareingpants 3 роки тому

    Awesome! Good to see the team back together again!

    • @DelightfulDrinks
      @DelightfulDrinks 3 роки тому

      We had a great time shooting with this dream team!

  • @AngryCocktails
    @AngryCocktails 3 роки тому

    The presentation is amazing as always

  • @dkoppenol
    @dkoppenol 3 роки тому

    Stunning, as usual!

  • @G.T.01
    @G.T.01 3 роки тому

    Haven't heard of this one before, very interested to see how the bourbon and rye mix together. Thanks for the video :)

    • @DelightfulDrinks
      @DelightfulDrinks 3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! If you try it do come back and let us know what you think.

  • @AngryCocktails
    @AngryCocktails 3 роки тому

    If it wasn't for this pesky global pandemic I'd love to drop in

    • @DelightfulDrinks
      @DelightfulDrinks 3 роки тому

      Hope you're able to visit soon! Where are you based?

  • @kawonewilliams1949
    @kawonewilliams1949 3 роки тому

    Number 1 on my list of spots to visit when i go back to London

  • @AngryCocktails
    @AngryCocktails 3 роки тому

    Nice touch with the garnish

  • @DrinkInDigital
    @DrinkInDigital 3 роки тому

    Living up to your channel name as always!

  • @kawonewilliams1949
    @kawonewilliams1949 3 роки тому

    This looks like a delicious sipper or guzzler on a summer day.

  • @joeykremple
    @joeykremple 3 роки тому

    Martini needs orange bitters

    • @DelightfulDrinks
      @DelightfulDrinks 3 роки тому

      You could add them for sure! The best way to make a Martini is however you like to drink them.

  • @AngryCocktails
    @AngryCocktails 3 роки тому

    Oooo nice

  • @michaelmorales6918
    @michaelmorales6918 3 роки тому

    Looks good going to make this weekend

    • @DelightfulDrinks
      @DelightfulDrinks 3 роки тому

      Nice one Michael - let us know what you think of it!

  • @AngryCocktails
    @AngryCocktails 3 роки тому

    Looks great. Almost a shame to mix it up and drink it.

  • @DavidRamseyIII
    @DavidRamseyIII 3 роки тому

    This video is absolutely amazing. I’m sorry it didn’t get the attention it deserves but I’m sure it will some day. You should be so proud of your work and your skills. I’m in awe

    • @DelightfulDrinks
      @DelightfulDrinks 3 роки тому

      Hi Jacob, thank you so much for the kind words. 🙏