Summer / Autumn 2020

Our Cocktail List has been created with the history
of Sopwell House in mind, let us take you on a journey
from 1100 to today.
Feel free to chat to our talented Bartenders, hear the
stories of Sopwell, sample delicious concoctions and
enjoy the lounge at its best.

Looking for a classic?
If your favourite cocktail is not on the list our
Bartenders will happily craft it for you or recommend
an alternative.

ALL COCKTAILS 11.95

1100
This is the first time that the Sopwell Nunnery is mentioned in
history. A place of refuge and rest amongst religious travellers.
A thirst-quenching aperitif inspired by the birthplace of our
historical building. A sparkling concoction of Prosecco, vodka
and lychee purée with a sprinkle of rose petals.

The Sipping Sopwell
The name Sopwell apparently comes from the practice of nuns
dipping crusts of bread into the water of the holy well, before
offering to travellers on the way to the shrine of St Albans.
Dark rum, Kahlua, gingerbread syrup and one shot of espresso
served with homemade biscotti encrusted glass rim.

King 'Old' Henry
A grand cocktail fit for a King. Inspired by the finest of
ingredients, this is an old fashioned with more than just a twist.
Grand Marnier, orange bitters, orange and lemon peel, finished
with Monkey Shoulder blended malt Scotch.

Sir Ricky Lee
Sir Richard Lee of Sopwell was the Commander of King Henry
VII’s army. The ruins known as the current Sopwell Nunnery or
Priory, set amongst acres of apple orchards, were in fact the
ruins of Sir Richard Lee’s manor house. We took apples as
the inspiration for this cocktail using vanilla infused vodka,
Applejack and cloudy apple.

1603
Deeds from 1603 show a newly built property, ‘New Barns’,
known today as Sopwell House. The cocktail is a refreshing
celebratory aperitif, rhubarb bitter, rhubarb gin,
lemon verbena syrup, topped with house Prosecco.

Master Mason
Edward Strong, known to have worked on St Paul’s Cathedral,
leased and further developed Sopwell House. He was influential in
the natural growth and beauty of the gardens where a healthy crop
of herbs for medicinal purposes, cooking and personal hygiene
were established. Mint was in abundance so we have taken this as
inspiration for this cocktail. Muddle mint and grapefruit, rum and
elderflower liqueur, topped with club soda.

Sopwell Battenberg
The cake was named in honour of the marriage of Princess
Victoria, a granddaughter of Queen Victoria, to Prince Louis of
Battenberg in 1884. She then became Countess of Battenberg and
later Princess of Battenberg and finally the family were known
as the Mountbattens. We have taken the flavour profile from our
signature Sopwell Battenberg cake and made it into a cocktail.
Amaretto, orange and pistachio, a sour style cocktail.

The Last Viceroy
Lord Mountbatten, son of Louis of Battenberg and Princess
Victoria, was the last Viceroy of India, as part of the East India
Company. The title of Viceroy of India was abolished after India’s
independence in 1947. Spice infused gin, Noilly Prat and lemon
grass with a hint of star anise.

The Daughter of the Earl
In honour of Alice of Mountbatten, daughter of the late Earl of
Mountbatten. Inspired by the understated lady of the house,
known to have never used her noble title. Subtle flavours of
peach and lavender syrup, suze liqueur with house peach
bitters and finished with Champagne.

The Greek Prince
Alice Mountbatten married Prince Andrew of Greece and their son
is Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. It is believed that the proposal
of marriage was made within the grounds of Sopwell House.
The best of both worlds, Greek ouzo with a dash of sloe gin,
orange liqueur and cranberry.

ABC
The year Abraham Bejerano purchased Sopwell House, to
later develop the property into the Sopwell House here today.
Great care and sensitivity to the history of the building has
been taken and Mr B, as he is lovingly known by his employees
has a strong preference to a perfect green tea. Matcha green tea
syrup, matcha green tea infused gin, honey, mint and
a dash of ginger beer, finished with grated fresh ginger.
Hot or cold... say goodbye to the hot toddy.

The Cottonmill Egret
Inspired by the new beautiful Spa, the Cottonmill egret is
a playful cocktail of fresh lemon sour mix, Chambord and
Stolichnaya vodka served over cotton candy with a
Taittinger rosé float.