May 15, 2014, 6:14 am
Last edit by: KARFA
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, 1:50 pm
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The staff have all been trained to do this selection (over several months I may add!) but my guess is that some of them would be prepared to give it a go. At a guess, Charles or Kris would probably give it a go if they have the ingredients. Best sit at the bar and walk them through it.
May 14, 2014, 2:04 pm
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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, 2:08 pm
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Well I've been stressing over this very point for hours on end. I think it's a yes, since the quantities needed for this drink seem quite high.... Obviously I will confirm shortly, if Filthy doesn't beat me to it. The non alcoholic version has slightly more grapefruit juice in it. Can't you just have the cocktail for breakfast?
May 14, 2014, 2:09 pm
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May 14, 2014, 3:58 pm
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I am concerned about this development.
Now, when I visit the CCR, I will have to have the following:
(1) ordinary champagne
(2) rose champagne
(3) tanqueray and tonic (aperitif)
(4) wine with starter, wine with main
(5) digestif (many choices)
(6) Baileys coffee (stimulant needed)
Where should (7) cocktail go?
Could I fit this all in in a 60-minute connection?
Now, when I visit the CCR, I will have to have the following:
(1) ordinary champagne
(2) rose champagne
(3) tanqueray and tonic (aperitif)
(4) wine with starter, wine with main
(5) digestif (many choices)
(6) Baileys coffee (stimulant needed)
Where should (7) cocktail go?
Could I fit this all in in a 60-minute connection?
May 14, 2014, 4:55 pm
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May 14, 2014, 7:17 pm
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I am concerned about this development.
Now, when I visit the CCR, I will have to have the following:
(1) ordinary champagne
(2) rose champagne
(3) tanqueray and tonic (aperitif)
(4) wine with starter, wine with main
(5) digestif (many choices)
(6) Baileys coffee (stimulant needed)
Where should (7) cocktail go?
Could I fit this all in in a 60-minute connection?
Now, when I visit the CCR, I will have to have the following:
(1) ordinary champagne
(2) rose champagne
(3) tanqueray and tonic (aperitif)
(4) wine with starter, wine with main
(5) digestif (many choices)
(6) Baileys coffee (stimulant needed)
Where should (7) cocktail go?
Could I fit this all in in a 60-minute connection?
I was in there a few weeks ago and Charles made me a mojito using Zacapa XO, it was fantastic! if anybody is thinking of ordering a mojito ask for it with zacapa instead of bacardi añejo. I dont think you will be disappointed.
May 15, 2014, 12:49 am
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Well I've been stressing over this very point for hours on end. I think it's a yes, since the quantities needed for this drink seem quite high.... Obviously I will confirm shortly, if Filthy doesn't beat me to it. The non alcoholic version has slightly more grapefruit juice in it. Can't you just have the cocktail for breakfast?
May 15, 2014, 1:45 am
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I was upset by the removal of olives from GC and GF, because of wanting to make a dry martini, slightly dirty, the way I prefer. Martini glasses in the other lounges would also be a nice addition.
Enjoy it, Mr Long. And enjoy your snooze on your flight!
Enjoy it, Mr Long. And enjoy your snooze on your flight!