Salute! Soho’s vibrant cocktail scene is about to get even more exciting with a new collaboration between award-winning mixologist Rich Woods (aka The Cocktail Guy) X Sotto, the subterranean speakeasy bar situated beneath luxury Italian restaurant, Bocconcino Soho. Rich Woods, who is at the forefront of innovation in the drinks industry, has created a unique ‘Modern Italian Classics’ menu, reimagining classic cocktails with innovative Italian twists.
Available from Friday 12th April, sip and savour the essence of Italy with pioneering creations, taking you on a journey through southern Italy and beyond for the ultimate taste of La Dolce Vita.
Those with a penchant for classics with a twist will love the Med Martini – fusing lemon gin, Lillet Blanc, bergamot and Amalfi lemon, served with a Mediterranean Sea spray foam. Spring is the ideal time to spritz, so enjoy the Blood Orange & Tarragon Spritz, combining citrusy sweet blood orange juice and liqueur with tarragon, grapefruit bitters and prosecco, or try the refreshing Sgroppino featuring lemon verbena liqueur, lemon sorbet, mint & prosecco.
Embrace the rise of the dessert cocktails with the indulgent Tiramisu Martini – a ‘Rich’ take on the Espresso Martini and paying homage to the popular Italian dessert – combining vodka, decadent dark chocolate and vanilla, poured through a tiramisu frappe. The Biscotti Sour takes the iconic Italian biscuit to new heights combining almond & biscotti spirits, whole milk and clarified lemon, whilst the Blackcurrant Negroni offers a strong and fruity addition with gin, Campari, blended sweet vermouth, British eucalyptus and blackcurrant.
Rich Woods comments: “I’m delighted to introduce this collaborative menu at Sotto Bar – a fantastic late-night drinking den in the heart of our bustling city. The menu has been inspired by all that Italy has bestowed upon us – from iconic cocktails such as the Negroni and Bellini – to the picturesque vistas of the Mediterranean with its beauty, contours and its warmth – all represented in a glass.”
Sotto’s chic interiors and soft lighting create a cosy yet classy ambience where the night comes alive, complimented by resident DJs entertaining Soho’s denizens until late, alongside a selection of authentic Italian small plates such as zucchini fritti, deep fried calamari with tartare sauce, Padron peppers and indulgent truffle chips.
The heart of Italy meets the art of mixology at Sotto Bar from Friday 12th April. Sotto is open Friday & Saturday evenings, from 7pm – 2am – cin cin!
Walk-ins welcome, for bookings please visit: https://bocconcinorestaurant.co.uk/sotto-bar
