Pearl serves up Wimbledon Cocktails

26th June 2008, 3:03pm

Pearl Restaurant and Bar in Holborn has launched a new strawberries and cream cocktail to coincide with the Wimbledon Tennis Championships.

The Wimbledon cocktail, created by mixologist Gustavo Bertolucci and head pastry chef Ben Knell, is served in a Collins glass filled with strawberry ice cubes that are made by steaming fresh strawberries for two hours.

The fruits are then strained through muslin cloth and the juices are collected. This process takes a total of 12 hours to complete. The juice is then combined with strawberry liqueur and frozen in ice-cube trays.

A separate jug of the creamy cocktail mix is served on the side, allowing guests to pour the cocktail over the strawberry ice-cubes. As the ice melts the strawberry flavour infuses and intensifies the drink.

The cocktail is part of the new Great British Dessert Cocktail Menu which features Rhubarb Custard Crumble, Raspberry Sherry Trifle, Lemon Meringue pie and many more. Each cocktail is priced at £11.50 each.

The eatery comprises a restaurant, bar, five separate lounge areas and a private dining room.

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