Birmingham is full of weird and wonderful cocktail bars. The menus are forever thoughtful and custom to suit all tastes. We particularly love a cocktail that takes us back to yester-year, we’re sure you’ll agree. One that reminds us of simpler times and leaves our senses tingling with childhood memories. Back when we could gorge on sweeties without the guilt. Plenty bars across the city are producing drinks that pull on our nostalgic heart-strings.
Here are some of the best:
The Alchemist -Rhubarb and Custard Sour
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Trendy Colmore Row haunt The Alchemist do cocktails oh-so-well. This sweet treat is insanely reminiscent of the Rhubarb and Custard boiled candies we used to enjoy in our pic n mix.
What to expect: A blend of Chase rhubarb, Licor 43 vanilla, lemon and egg white.
Aluna- Bubblegumtini
Aluna is a wonderfully whimsical bar that are famed for their wizardry. This magical taster is fabulously fun and amazingly refreshing.
What to expect: A bubble-gum flavoured vodka concoction.
Cosy Club – Cherry Cola
Cosy Club, placed on Bennett’s Hill have an extensive menu with an array of flavours to suit preferences. They imitate the iconic cherry cola bottle sweet so incredibly, a favourite to many.
What to expect: This one features Kraken rum, Evan Williams bourbon, cherry juice, Darkside stout, coke and a cherry on top.
The Rose Villa Tavern – Sweet Bananas
The Rose Villa has an entire section of their menu dedicated to sweet shop classics. This choice, especially screams nostalgia, who can forget the charm of those moreish foam bananas?
What to expect: A unique concoction of Bacardi, pineapple, vanilla and lime with a generous splash of banana liqueur.
Buffalo and Rye – Chocolate Old Fashioned
This American style eatery are as talented behind the bar as they are in the kitchen. Your after school raid of the local shop’s sweet section was never complete without a bit of chocolate, was it? These guys know that all too well.
What to expect: A warming drink with Buffalo Trace bourbon, Aztec chocolate bitters and cacao liqueur with orange zest.
The Lost and Found – Fine and Dandy
The newly re-launched bohemian bar is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail or two. The Fine and Dandy features a traditional ingredient that may divide folk with its acquired taste! Can you guess which one?
What to expect: A journey for the taste-buds, mixing Absolut vodka, Sipsmith sloe gin, Disaronno amaretto, dandelion and burdock, mixed fruit jams, lemon juice, with a drizzle of vanilla syrup.
The Edgbaston – 99 Problems
The Art Deco hotel is known for its stand-out drinks. Many themed around our beautiful city. This one will take you back to those summer holidays spent chasing the ice cream van!
What to expect: Tanqueray No.10, Rhubarb & Raspberry, Lemon and Ice Cream Distillate aim to please.
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