Nightjar, the iconic East London speakeasy, has launched its latest cocktail menu, ‘Recalling’, offering new, expressive flavours while exploring modern ingredients.
The team at Nightjar is revamping their signature style, maintaining their core principles of excellence elevated through a renewed focus on quality ingredients and exotic flavours. The new approach is designed to reduce waste and focus on top-grade produce, heralding a new era of cocktail innovation.
Retaining the classic Nightjar format, the new menu comprises 28 cocktails divided into four sections, spanning the glorious history of the cocktail from the Pre-Prohibition through Prohibition and Post-War, all the way up to present-day Nightjar Signatures.
Pre-Prohibition – Dizzy Sour a complex, fruity yet tingly concoction. Using monkey shoulder fresh, La Hechicera Reserva, familiar rum edi Endorphine, Empirical spirits symphony, 6 shiso leaves & Albarino grape cordial, vegan strawberry yoghurt crusta. Reflecting the glowing age inspired by the early classics from the founding fathers of mixology, Jerry Thomas and Harry Johnson.
Prohibition – Olivette offers savoury, smoky, and citrus notes reminiscent of the 1920s but with a modern Nightjar twist, Combining Edinburgh gin, Montelobos Mezcal, Aperol Aperitivo, Rhubarb & Gentian Bitters and Olive Oil Fat wash.
Post-war – Godfather, a nutty, fragrant, and complex combination of Macallan 15-year-old Scotch, Doragrossa Chinotto Liqueur, Nightjar Almond, Riesling Eau-de-Vie, Somerset Ice Cider, and Ontario Ice Wine Loose Leaf; a cocktail that offers complexity in quality ingredients.
Nightjar Classics – original creations from the Nightjar team, containing infusions, liqueurs, or bitters created in-house. The Pan y Tomate is a savoury, umami, and delicate cocktail with Altamura Vodka, BBQ Tomato, cherry tomato water, and a basil & mascarpone fat wash. A curiously composed Bloody Mary with Nightjar shimmer.
“This year, we’ve embraced a more sustainable approach by using fewer ingredients, focusing on raw, high-quality components that enhance and deepen the flavours of our cocktails. By carefully selecting each ingredient, we’ve expanded flavour profiles without unnecessary complexity, allowing us to push boundaries while staying true to our classic roots. It’s been a collective effort, with the team inspiring one another to think creatively and sustainably. Together, we’ve balanced innovation with environmental responsibility, reflecting our shared passion for crafting exceptional drinks.” – Sebastiano Cristofano, Bar Manager & Drinks Designer.
The new cocktails will join Nightjar’s beloved classics such as the Pearl, Zombie & Soul Kiss along with the wonderfully curated Nightjar sharing cocktails. Enjoy all ‘Recalling’ has to offer in the iconic speakeasy setting offering live music and an immaculate atmosphere.
