Located in London’s trendy Southbank neighborhood, Mondrian London is within walking distance of landmarks such as Tate Modern, Royal Festival Hall, the National and Globe theatres, as well as Borough Market and the London Eye. The lobby bar, the Dandelyan, – recently named winner of The World’s 50 Best Bars Award 2018, is renowned for its innovative cocktails from head bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana AKA Mr Lyan as well as its iconic green marble bar and dramatic views of the Thames.
The Modern Life of Plants, Mr Lyan’s current bar program, is focused around three core ingredients – mint, hops and grapes. The menu includes four cocktails created from each ingredient, with each section including a signature ‘boozeless’ version, as well as a ‘classics’ section. The Modern Life of Plants menu will be updated three times during the year – and each update will highlight a different aspect of the plant and its position in the modern world.
Modern Life of Plants Cocktails at Dandelyan London
Goose & Gander #2
Refreshing, clean, easy-to-drink; Grey Goose Vodka, Martini Rubino Vermouth di Torino, Rootstock Cordial, Apple, and Soda. From the ‘Mint’ section; available without alcohol.
Canon Cosmo
Complex and bright; Ketel One Citroen Vodka, Pink Sour Mix, Flamed Orange, Almond. From the ‘Grapes’ section; available without alcohol.
More Ducks
Light, fruity, yet, savory; Porter’s Gin, Creme De Escargot, Koji Oats, and Lemon. From the ‘Hops’ section.
Wyld Afternoon Tea at Dandelyan London
The Wyld Afternoon Tea, new menu from the renowned Ryan ‘Mr. Lyan’ Chetiyawardana, elevates the world of tea and scones with an alcoholic twist, while reflecting the bar’s ‘The Modern Life of Plants’ program.
The Wyld Tea menu comprises of 4 courses and features playful takes on finger sandwiches, savoury bites and retro cakes. From Curaçao Smoked Duck, Miso and Parmesan Croute to Earl Grey Vermouth Custard Tart, as well as exclusive cocktails such as:
Cheers! –with Bacardi Rum, Plum, Peach, Elderflower, and Bubbles.
Palate Cleanser – with Passionfruit, Sea Buckthorn Oil, and Bombay Samphire Gin.
McCrop Mojito – with Grey Goose Vodka, Green Tea, mango and Citrus.
Chocolate Farm with Dandelyan Chocolate Vermouth, Pink Peppercorn, and Prosecco.
Dandelyan Bar London Details
20 Upper Ground, (in the Mondrian), London; dandelyanbar.com; @Dandelyanbar
Wyld Tea: Thursday to Sunday from 12pm to 5pm
Tip: Note the burly bouncer in a suit standing by an elevator set off the lobby. He’s crowd control for London’s most glamorous rooftop bar, Rumpus Room. This exclusive rooftop hotspot, with its glass box structure and outdoor terrace, features panoramic views over London.
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