May 15, 2014, 6:14 am
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Cocktails in the Concorde Room LHR
As of May 2014, a range of cocktails was launched in the Concorde Room (CCR), Heathrow Terminal 5. They are available during the CCR's opening hours, from 5 am to the final flight of the day. Along with some classic cocktails, using drinks from the Diageo brands, there is a signature cocktail, the Tanqueray BA175, which is exclusive to British Airways. Special glasses are used for the cocktails.
The current menu (December 2023) can be found in post #167 or click here.
As of May 2014, a range of cocktails was launched in the Concorde Room (CCR), Heathrow Terminal 5. They are available during the CCR's opening hours, from 5 am to the final flight of the day. Along with some classic cocktails, using drinks from the Diageo brands, there is a signature cocktail, the Tanqueray BA175, which is exclusive to British Airways. Special glasses are used for the cocktails.
The current menu (December 2023) can be found in post #167 or click here.
Cocktail Menu introduced in Concorde Room (LHR)
May 14, 2014, 6:55 am
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The Tanqueray BA175 (created especially for BA)
Kir Royal
Bucks Fizz
Classic Martini
Bloody Mary
Cosmopolitan
Mojito
Citric Espresso Martini
Ron Zacapa XO
Johnnie Walker Blue Lable
The Pilot's Choice (I wonder why they didn't call them virgin
)BA-NA175
Perfectly British
May 14, 2014, 6:57 am
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May 14, 2014, 7:25 am
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Ah, it's finally happened. This is the improvement I've been hinting at for a while. And BA-NA175 and Perfectly British are indeed alcohol free (hurray).
The Tanqueray BA175 is the CCR signature cocktail, it has apparently been prepared and served on the relevant 747 at some point recently, and here's the background:
This month a cocktail by the UK’s Bartender of the Year 2013, Gareth Evans, will be unveiled for service in the British Airways Concorde Room, at London Heathrow Terminal 5. Offering a luxurious taste of the capital’s incredible cocktail scene, guests will be able to enjoy Gareth’s aperitif, the Tanqueray BA175 pre-flight.
The cocktail, named The Tanqueray BA175, will be served in an elegant champagne flute with equal 25ml measures of pink grapefruit juice, apricot liquor and Tanqueray No. TEN gin topped with champagne. Offering a playful twist on the classic French 75, the delicately balanced aperitif was created by Gareth in 2013 as he succeeded in the rigorous search to find the UK World Class Bartender of the Year.
Gareth Evans says,
“It is an honour to have my cocktail served in this iconic destination within Heathrow. When people started flying many years ago it was common to enjoy cocktails on board and pre-flight. It’s great that British Airways is celebrating our current ‘golden era’ for cocktails by supporting World Class and serving world class cocktails in their Concorde Room.”
The cocktail is being served to mark the second consecutive year World Class and British Airways have partnered to find the UK World Class Bartender of the Year as part of the global World Class competition.
The Tanqueray BA175 is the CCR signature cocktail, it has apparently been prepared and served on the relevant 747 at some point recently, and here's the background:
This month a cocktail by the UK’s Bartender of the Year 2013, Gareth Evans, will be unveiled for service in the British Airways Concorde Room, at London Heathrow Terminal 5. Offering a luxurious taste of the capital’s incredible cocktail scene, guests will be able to enjoy Gareth’s aperitif, the Tanqueray BA175 pre-flight.
The cocktail, named The Tanqueray BA175, will be served in an elegant champagne flute with equal 25ml measures of pink grapefruit juice, apricot liquor and Tanqueray No. TEN gin topped with champagne. Offering a playful twist on the classic French 75, the delicately balanced aperitif was created by Gareth in 2013 as he succeeded in the rigorous search to find the UK World Class Bartender of the Year.
Gareth Evans says,
“It is an honour to have my cocktail served in this iconic destination within Heathrow. When people started flying many years ago it was common to enjoy cocktails on board and pre-flight. It’s great that British Airways is celebrating our current ‘golden era’ for cocktails by supporting World Class and serving world class cocktails in their Concorde Room.”
The cocktail is being served to mark the second consecutive year World Class and British Airways have partnered to find the UK World Class Bartender of the Year as part of the global World Class competition.
May 14, 2014, 7:48 am
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It's been a little strange hearing cocktail shakers in the CCR ... and a few dropped glasses 
It's very quiet in here again today, probably the reason I can gear the shaker. The cocktails appear popular.
It's very quiet in here again today, probably the reason I can gear the shaker. The cocktails appear popular.
May 14, 2014, 8:20 am
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Now can we also celebrate the age old English tradition for beer? 
Of course the beer shouldn't be a CCR only thing and I think cocktails make a nice addition to the menu for a top lounge. Is the Bucks Fizz and Kir Royale made with LPGS?
I like the pilots choice idea although it would have been amusing if they'd used 'Virgin' to describe their alcohol free range. The 5 Tuns bar (T5 check in area) has a selection of Bloody Mary's - the alcohol free version is called 'Bloody Shame' instead of Virgin Mary. Wonder if they did that to deliberately avoid using Virgin in the BA terminal.
I'll keep mentioning beer until we get some more choice but I do think this is a good idea too. A nice improvement.
Of course the beer shouldn't be a CCR only thing and I think cocktails make a nice addition to the menu for a top lounge. Is the Bucks Fizz and Kir Royale made with LPGS?
I like the pilots choice idea although it would have been amusing if they'd used 'Virgin' to describe their alcohol free range. The 5 Tuns bar (T5 check in area) has a selection of Bloody Mary's - the alcohol free version is called 'Bloody Shame' instead of Virgin Mary. Wonder if they did that to deliberately avoid using Virgin in the BA terminal.
I'll keep mentioning beer until we get some more choice but I do think this is a good idea too. A nice improvement.
May 14, 2014, 9:32 am
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May 14, 2014, 10:00 am
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'Ron Zacapa XO
Johnnie Walker Blue Label'
are listed as cocktails
Surely these are drinks?That said, I love this idea, and may partake of a Tanquerey BA175 in September, even at 9am! As LondonElite put it, Airport Rules...
May 14, 2014, 1:01 pm
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Cool. There in 4 weeks, hope this is here to stay and not just a trial. Mojito is a favourite of mine at any hour.
May 14, 2014, 1:38 pm
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The OH enjoyed a tester martini last week when the staff were practicing, and was impressed.
It was clear that a lot of thought and effort has gone into this true enhancement, which I hope that many will enjoy. Some great new glasses have been purchased.
Well done to all involved!
Will be back in CCR next month, so will certainly try a couple, although it will be quite early....
It was clear that a lot of thought and effort has gone into this true enhancement, which I hope that many will enjoy. Some great new glasses have been purchased.
Well done to all involved!
Will be back in CCR next month, so will certainly try a couple, although it will be quite early....
May 14, 2014, 1:42 pm
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Question...as somebody who's going to experience the CCR for the first time in a couple of months, is the bar limited to these cocktails only?
I only ask because I do enjoy a good Tom Collins (which is relatively simple to make) and was hoping I could enjoy one there
I only ask because I do enjoy a good Tom Collins (which is relatively simple to make) and was hoping I could enjoy one there