FOR all of those who love a crafted cocktail, Maison Assouline’s elegant Swans Bar in Piccadilly has launched a new cocktail menu inspired by its celebrated Travel From Home series.
Set within Sir Edwin Lutyens’ beautifully restored 1922 building, the bar is one of London’s most stylish hideaways for those who prefer culture served with a side of Champagne.
Kyoto Serenity Cocktail. Photograph: Justin De Souza
Rio de Janeiro Cocktail. Photograph: Justin De Souza
The new Assouline Travel Cocktails collection takes guests on a journey across continents, just like their books, each drink reflecting the character of the destination. From the Napoli Amore with its Belvedere purée, Adored Melonade and Margherita essence, to the Rio de Janeiro – a tropical mix of Takamaka Dark Spiced rum, cachaça, guarana gomme and Champagne, the list playful celebrates its cities.
Elsewhere, Kyoto Serenity nods to Japanese calm with Nikka Coffey gin, yuzu, and hibiscus gomme, while Bangkok Spirit combines coffee, turmeric, and smoke for a new take on a classic highball.
As always, Swans Bar pairs artistry with atmosphere, craftsmanship, and conversation, books and beauty, with an occasional touch of theatre.
by Felicity Carter
Swans Bar at Maison Assouline, 196A Piccadilly, London, W1J 9EY