From a dirty martini to a bloody Mary, savoury drinks are nothing new, but their star is firmly on the rise of late as discerning drinkers look to expand their palates and our tastes get ever-more adventurous.
Indeed, the most innovative bars and restaurants are tapping into the trend with a slew of inspiring new creations, from the Last Dance at Velvet by Salvatore Calabrese at the Corinthia Hotel in London – featuring ketchup as a surprising key ingredient – to the V and P at Wacky Wombat in Soho, which adds a surprising twist to a traditional pisco sour in the form of Marmite (you’ll either love it or hate it, natch). Then there’s the Porcini old fashioned at Park Chinois in Mayfair, mushrooms being a cocktail trend in itself.
