The Martini has always been more than just a cocktail - it’s a
conversation.
No other drink carries such mystique, nor invites such personal
preference. Wet or dry, with a twist of lemon or a plump green olive,
dirty or pristine - the Martini, to this day, resists a single recipe. It is,
instead, a mirror of its drinker. A subtle dialogue between guest and
bartender, tradition and taste.
Some say its origins lie in Gold Rush California; others insist it was
born in a grand New York hotel. Wherever its true beginning, the
Martini became an icon of elegance - the drink that whispers
sophistication with every sip, and yet always invites debate:
“How do you like yours?”
At The Egerton House Hotel, we honour the Martini’s legendary
flexibility. Our bar team will be your guide, your collaborators — here
to craft your preferred serve, tailored to your palate. Whether you’re
discovering your first, or returning to an old favourite, each Martini is
a moment of ritual and refinement.
Here, you sip in style. You relax and allow the conversation - and the
cocktails - to flow.
THE EGERTON HOUSE MARTINI 26Tanqueray Gin or Ketel One Vodka THE EGERTON VESPER MARTINI26Tanqueray Gin and Ketel One Vodka, Lillet Blanc, Lemon twistPREMIUM POUR MARTINIGin: Sipsmith, Ukiyo or Vodka: Eve, Tito’s 28Gin: London N03, Tanqueray 10 or Vodka: Grey Goose, Ukiyo 30Our spirits are served straight from the freezer at -22 °CCraft your perfect Martini; wet, dry or anywhere in between. Garnish it your way - with an olive, a caperberry, a pickled onion or a twist of lemon.
The Martini
classics
NEW YORK SOUR 23Buffalo Trace Bourbon shaken with freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar and bitters. Topped up with red wine.CLASSIC CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL 23Maxime Trijol VS cognac poured over a sugar cube soaked in Angostura bitters, then generously lengthened with Lanson Brut Champagne.CLOVER CLUB 21Tanqueray Gin shaken with Crème de Framboise, raspberries and freshly squeezed lemon juice.FRENCH MARTINI 21Citadelle Gin shaken with raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice.Lady Grey 21Earl Grey infused Tanqueray gin shaken with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Non alcoholic version also availableLiquid-Misu 21A liquid version of the ever famous Italian dessert, Tiramisu. Vodka shaken with a shot of espresso, marsala, dark cacao liqueur and a touch of cream. A luxurious indulgence to pair with your afternoon tea
SAZERAC 21Sazerac Rye Whiskey stirred with Peychaud’s bitters, brown sugar. Served neat in an absinthe rinsed glass.PERFECT LADY 21Tanqueray Gin shaken with Crème de Pêche and freshly squeezed lemon juice.PALOMA 21Casamigos Blanco Tequila mixed with freshly squeezed lime and pink grapefruit juices, then topped up with pink grapefruit soda.DAIQUIRI 21Bounty White rum shaken with freshly squeezed lime juice and caster sugar.LIGHT AND STORMY – NON ALCOHOLIC 14Seedlip Spice 94 shaken with freshly squeezed lemon juice, lychee and fresh rosemary, then topped with ginger beer.CON’CIDER ME TOO – NON ALCOHOLIC 14Botivo Aperitivo shaken with freshly squeezed lemon juice, passion fruit and basil leaves, then topped up with cherry soda.AMARETTO PERFETTO – NON ALCOHOLIC 14Lyre’s Amaretti shaken with freshly squeezed lemon juice
SUGAR CANE50mlBOUNTY PREMIUM WHITE15CHAIRMAN’S RESERVE17RON ZACAPA 23 YEARS OLD21RON ZACAPA XO36YAGUARA CACHAÇA15AGAVE50mlCASAMIGOS BLANCO19CASA DRAGONES BLANCO21DON JULIO REPOSADO21FORTALEZA BLANCO23MEZCAL AMARÁS VERDE18MAHANI MEZCAL25TAPATIO REPOSADO21brandy50mlBARON DE LUSTRAC ARMAGNAC 1936195BOULARD CALVADOS PAYS D’AUGE16CALVADOS DUPONT PAYS D’AUGE FINE16DARROZE “LGA” 8YO ARMAGNAC22HENNESSY XO36MAXIME TRIJOL VS COGNAC18RÉMY MARTIN VSOP19RÉMY MARTIN XO, EXCELLENCE40RÉMY MARTIN LOUIS XIII444FRANSAC COGNAC 193795
SCOTCH50mlBOWMORE 12YO (Islay)18CAOL ILA MALT (Islay)19GLENKINCHIE 12YO (Lowland)18HIGHLAND PARK 12YO (Islands)18HIGHLAND PARK 18YO (Islands)32LAGAVULIN 16YO (Islay)22LAPHROAIG 10YO (Islay)18OBAN 14YO (Highlands)23TALISKER 10YO (Islands)18THE MACALLAN 18YO (Speyside)60THE SINGLETON OF DUFFTOWN 12YO (Speyside)18JAPAN50mlYAMAZAKI 12 YO50HAKUSHU 12 YO40ENGLAND50mlCOTSWOLDS SIGNATURE18IRELAND50mlBOANN SINGLE POT21BLACK BUSH18BLENDED WHISKEY50mlCHIVAS REGAL 18YO24JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL45JOHNNIE WALKER GOLD LABEL23
AMERICAN WHISKEY50mlBUFFALO TRACE BOURBON16EAGLE RARE 10YR BOURBON20ELIJAH CRAIG SMALL BATCH BOURBON22WILD TURKEY BOURBON 10120UNCLE NEAREST 185622SAZERAC RYE WHISKEY18WHISTLEPIG RYE 10YO21APERITIF AND DIGESTIF50mlANTICA FORMULA14AMARO SANTONI14CAMPARI14CYNAR14DOLIN VERMOUTH14FERNET-BRANCA14FRANGELICO14LILLET BLANC14LILLET ROSÉ14LILLET ROUGE14LIMONCELLO14PERNOD ABSINTHE15PUNT E MES14RINQUINQUIN14SON OF A GUN COFFEE LIQUEUR14
planters’ breakfastStrong and full-bodied. Before English breakfast, early tea planters enjoyed the full-bodied flavours of Planter’s Breakfast in Ceylon. The perfect conditions for creating that rich full taste are found in the Dimbula valley. This is where the award-winning Planters’ Breakfast is handpicked.
PLANTERS’ EARL GREY
The most aristocratic of teas is infused with the unmistakable aroma of bergamot. To balance the citrus, you need a bold tea. The Earl Grey is handpicked and infused with a drop of natural bergamot oil. PLANTERS’ GREEN Grown on the high peaks and hand-plucked to fully satisfy the green tea connoisseur. The large leaf tea is curled and pan heated to produce a light mellow brew with a delicate flavour and aroma, or as an after-dinner drink.SILVER TIPS A rarity among the distinctive white teas. Our Silver Tips are handpicked before sunrise on Brunswick estate, Maskeliya. It takes almost five kilos of handpicked buds to produce one kilo of this veryspecial tea.
MATTAKELLE GOLDEN CURLSA fusion of Japanese and Sri Lanka flavour. Golden curl is grown on Mattakelle Tea estate on the western slopes of Sri Lanka. The tea is harvested from a Japanese tea bush known as Benifuki that was gifted to the estate. The tea is harvested from one leaf and a bud. It has a natural rosy aroma with a jasmine floral flavour. Best enjoyed with pastries and without milk. GLEN ALPIN Lovingly handpicked and masterfully crafted, this tea brews to a warm biscuity cup with a rich inviting aroma. Best enjoyed on its own to savour its character, pairs beautifully with scones, clotted cream and jam. CHAMOMILE FLOWERSA perfect herbal infusion of whole chamomile blossoms, offering a gentle, honeyed aroma and soothing floral flavour. SILK ROAD CHAIThe marriage of quality high grown tea and indigenous Ceylon spices produce an exceptional tea with sweetness. This fragrant and complex chai offers a rich, invigorating experience, perfect for those chilly evenings. PLANTERS AFTERNOON Bright and refined, a high-grown and handpicked tea. A perfect balance between smooth and sweet. RADIANT ROSE An irresistible combination of high grown tea with rose petals to give a radiant, exhilarating infusion, with a perfumed nose, which flourishes into a sweet and floral infusion. A sophisticated tea, it can be drunk with or without milk and is perfect for those lazy summer afternoons.
COFFEE SELECTION
ESPRESSO SINGLE/DOUBLE 7/8A shot of concentrated coffee, made by forcing very hot water at a high pressure through finely-ground coffee beans.AMERICANO 8Single shot of espresso with hot water giving it a similar strength to, but different flavour from, traditionally brewed coffee.LATTE 8A milk coffee that is made up of a shot of espresso, steamed milk and a final, thin layer of frothed milk on top.MATCHA LATTE 10Originating from Japan. Matcha is finely blended leaves from green tea plants. This powder is whisked into steamed milk.CAPPUCCINO 8A milk coffee that is made up of a shot of espresso and an even distribution of foamed milk and steamed milk.FLAT WHITE 8A milk coffee with a blend of smooth foamed milk poured over a shot of espresso with a final, thin layer of steamed milk.MACCHIATO 8A milk coffee that is made up of a shot of espresso and steamed milk only.MOCHA 8A milk coffee with a shot of espresso, chocolate and topped with steamed milk and a thin layer of steamed milk.CORTADO 8A shot of concentrated coffee with an equal measure of steamed milk, possessing a much stronger taste than a latte.ICED COFFEE 8A version of your favourite coffee with a combination of ice and your choice of syrup: vanilla or caramelHOT CHOCOLATE 8
