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TASTE BUDS JOURNEY AT LONDON’S MAY FAIR BAR

August 8, 2008 on 9:22 am | In London, Night Clubs, Scotland, United Kingdom, Wales |

Tapas & Cocktail Flight Pairings Become New Trend in London Bar Offerings

Libation Flights Include Martini, Whiskey and Champagne

Tapas Include Quail Eggs, Haloumi Fritters and Pear Tart

LONDON – Already named the “Best Hotel Bar” in London by readers of The Evening Standard, The May Fair Bar (www.themayfairsuites.com) is further staking its claim with the introduction of cocktail and tapas flight pairings. Fuelling the bar’s reputation as London’s most fashionable hotspot, the inspired additions – part of a growing global trend – use fresh fruit, house-infused liquor and fresh-snipped herbs to create cocktails of striking originality.

All individually prepared under the direction of Mixologist Marios Elias and a team of 15 bartenders, the Cocktail Flights include: a destination-themed Martini Flight that offers a tasting trip through Milan, London and Amsterdam with such ingredients as basil, aged balsamic vinegar and fennel – a Long-Haul Whiskey Flight of Johnnie Walker; and a Champagne Flight, named after the hotel’s color-themed signature suites.

To add further dimension to the experience, Chef Bert Muhle invites guests to choose from a trio of Tapas Flights, each specifically created to be paired with a May Fair cocktail flight. Tapas designed to accompany the Champagne Flight, for example, feature ingredients such as haloumi fritters, pomegranate jelly and Champagne granite. Whiskey’s depth of flavor is captured in a tapas flight, featuring ingredients such as sweet cherries, bitter chocolate, balsamic vinegar and smoked caramel. The May Fair Bar’s new flight menu with cocktail and tapas pairings include:

May Fair Bar’s New Cocktail and Tapas Flights

Martini Flight

Destination Milan: Grey Goose Vodka L’Orange, Basil, Grapefruit,

Blood Orange, Olive Oil and Campari

To accompany Pink Grape Fruit Macaroon, Basil and Citrus Sorbet

Destination London: Stoli Strasberi, Double Cream, 21-Year-Old Balsamic Vinegar, Fresh Lemon Juice and Sugar

To accompany English Strawberry Compote with Smoked Duck

Destination Amsterdam: Fennel, Liquorices, Beefeater Gin and Sugar

To accompany Iced Fennel Salad with Black Pepper, Fennel Juice and Poached Quail Egg

Long-Haul Whiskey Flight

Johnnie Walker® Blue Label

To accompany Sweet Cherry and Balsamic Vinegar Chocolate Dip Finger

Johnnie Walker® Gold Label

To accompany Salted Almonds with Bitter Chocolate Cookie

Johnnie Walker® Black Label

To accompany Smoked Caramel with Peanuts and Chocolate Fudge

Champagne Flight

Schiaparelli: Watermelon and Champagne

To accompany Watermelon with Haloumi Fritters and Fresh Black Olive Powder

Opium: Pomegranate and Champagne

To accompany Pomegranate Jelly, Golden Raisin Puree and Champagne Granite

Amarillo: Amaretto, Grey Goose La Poire, Hennessy XO. Maraschino Cherry Liquor, Apple Juice and Pear Purée, topped with Champagne

To accompany Hot Pear Tart

The drinks complement the bar’s sleek ambiance, which combines glass, bronze and slate surfaces with soft lilac banquettes and an open fireplace. On Wednesday through Saturday evenings, some of London’s leading DJs – including Dan Bewick, Jamie Richards, DJ Urban Soldier and DJ Tobie – strike the right musical note.

For further information on The May Fair Bar and The May Fair hotel, visit www.themayfairsuites.com. To reserve an area at The May Fair Bar call 011 44 20 7915 3894.

The May Fair Bar is located in The May Fair hotel, set in the heart of London, within close proximity to the city’s best shopping districts on Piccadilly and Bond Street; Knightsbridge, Green Park and Buckingham Palace. Following a $150 million renovation, the celebrated hotel’s 406 guest rooms have been completely refurbished, bringing an eclectic luxury style to the historic West End hotel that first opened in 1927 with King George V and Queen Mary in attendance. From Fendi furnishings; Baccarat chandeliers, including the largest Baccarat chandelier in Europe; the largest private theater inLondon, to ten new spacious signature suites, and the Asian-inspired May Fair Spa, The May Fair is leading a renaissance of luxury hotels in London.