MALT, BERMONDSEY

Stepping into February with lighter evenings, deeper pours, and a little extra warmth in every glass, just in time for Valentine’s Day.


NEGRONI ROSA

The Negroni Rosa is this month’s softer, floral take on the classic, created to celebrate February and Valentine’s season, not just for lovers but for friends sharing a drink together. A base of Asterley Bros Aperitivo and ROSÉ Vermouth brings gentle citrus and botanical sweetness, lifted by hibiscus-infused Hepple gin and Hepple Dry Gin for bright, aromatic depth. Fresh orange oils and a light mist of rose water finish the serve, resulting in a smooth, fragrant Negroni that’s vibrant, elegant, and made for raising a glass with good company.

MALT

Tucked away in Bermondsey, Malt is a cosy haven adorned with antiques, serving UK cocktails and craft beers, an intimate neighbourhood spot known for its character, warmth, and thoughtful approach to drinks. With a focus on quality British ingredients and seasonal flavours, it’s the kind of bar that invites you to settle in and stay awhile.

Behind this month’s serve are bartenders Marnie and Sonya, whose style blends care, creativity, and precision. Their Negroni Rosa captures that spirit perfectly: elegant, expressive, and designed to be shared with good company.

 

THE DRINK

Their Negroni Rosa is fresh and uplifting, with soft citrus leading into gentle bitterness and a clean, botanical finish. Lightly perfumed with rose and hibiscus and brightened with a squeeze of orange, it’s an easy, elegant sip, made for clinking glasses and celebrating together.

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TO SERVE YOUR NEGRONI ROSA

• Pop the pouch in the freezer for 40 minutes until nicely chilled.
• Pour into an ice-filled tumbler or old-fashioned glass.
• Garnish with a slice of orange, slipped into the glass

DRINK!

THE RECIPE

• 25ml Asterley Bros Aperitivo
• 25ml Asterley Rose Vermouth
• 15ml Hibiscus infused Hepple gin
• 10ml Hepple dry gin
• Fresh orange slice - squeezed over and discarded 
• Two sprays of rose water

To recreate this delightful Negroni variation, simply follow the instructions below:

• Add the ingredients above to an ice-filled cocktail shaker and stir for 60 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.
• Pour into an ice-filled tumbler or old-fashioned glass.
• Garnish with a slice of orange and serve
• If you want to prebatch your drinks to serve quickly later, just add another 10ml water to the ingredients above, to ‘pre-dilute’ the blend