By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food
Residing within The Westbury, a five-star Mayfair Hotel, the award winning Polo Bar comprises a grand selection of Cocktails as well as fine Wines, premium Spirits and Champagnes. Headed up by head mixologist Carmine Catena – having joined the bar in 2008 – who is in charge of curating the exciting cocktails: one of which he has shared the recipe for. Featuring Ilegal Mezcal Joven, Campari, Barolo, Orange Jam and Lemon Juice, here’s a recipe for the signature ‘Scarlet Gem’.
Ingredients
35ml Ilegal Mezcal Joven
20ml Campari
20ml Barolo Chinato Cocchi
3 spoons of Orange Jam
15ml Lemon juice
To garnish
Orange peel
Method
1. Stir all of the ingredients together with the orange jam.
2. Next, shake all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
3. Double strain and serve in a chilled martini glass.
4. Garnish with orange peel.
The Polo Bar can be found at The Westbury Hotel, 37 Conduit St, London, W1S 2YF.