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Ta l l y - h o f r o m t h e P l a n t H u n t e r !
D I C K I E ’ S B A R AT C O R R I G A N ’ S M AY FA I R
28 UPPER GROSVENOR STREET, LONDON W1K 7EH
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Donal always knew that the gooseberry would not be found with that darned GPS!
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Mixed Drinks
DICKIE’S does make a dashed
good cocktail, I must say. Uses the
best of the season’s harvest and a
jigger or two of the finest distilled
ambrosias. Chin-chin!
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And at last... pride of place goes to the
Kell’s Fig.
FIG~ Figrollia fillinga ~
The song of the fig is unforgettable. It is a cross
between the screech of the male coriander and the
snort of Great-Aunt Marjorie when she spots a
grammatical mistake. Figs are flightless, and only
use their wings for playing charades, badly.
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PROFESSIONAL STALKER
Power’s John’s Lane 12 yr Irish Whiskey
Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac
Fig
Allspice
Jerry Thomas Decanter Bitters
£16
EARTHY ~ DARK ~ BOOZY
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CELERY~ Sticcus crunchicus ~
These sweet creatures live in burrows just
below the polar regions of outer County Cavan.
They rub their hind legs together for warmth and
to entertain themselves during the long and tedious
winter nights.
Left or right for the boutonnière?
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CONVENT SCHOOL
CHORUS GIRL
Adnam’s Longshore Vodka
Dolin Dry Vermouth
Strega
Lemon Balm
Celery
Apple
Lemon
Verjus
£16
BRIGHT ~ FRESH ~ COOLING
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PEACH~ Pesca tyrannosaura ~
The fearsome peach is the ultimate predator.
They are found deep in the equatorial jungle region
of Cavan, where they can be spotted at the edge of
the lagoons, arranging their plumage, fighting and
doing sudokus.
They both couldn’t resist a quick selfie with
the glorious Headfort Peach.
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STAGE-DOOR JOHNNY
Jameson Black Barrel Irish Whiskey
Peach
Bergamot
Vanilla
Lemon
£16
TART ~ SOFT ~ SMOOTH
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HAZELNUT~ Nuttus non cocobaldus ~
These creatures are sometimes mistaken for
miniature hairless coconuts – surprising given
their distinctive striped dorsal fins. (Coconut fins
are of course polka-dotted.) They are nocturnal,
and nest under wheelbarrows.
It would seem that the squirrel deterrent was an
over-reaction on Sergeant Taylour’s’s part.
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CAPABILITY BROWN
Macallan 12 yr Scotch
Sacred Amber Vermouth
Lustau Pedro Ximénez Sherry
Galliano Ristretto
Hazelnut
Bitterman’s Xocolatl Mole Bitters
£16
DEEP ~ SPIRITOUS ~ ACADEMIC
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LEMONGRASS~ Sticca fragrentia ~
Don’t be fooled: this creature doesn’t look
like a lemon, nor can it be woven into a skirt.
It’s amphibious and spends most of its life in the
hot springs of central Cavan. It is not dangerous
unless startled by the sound of Donal’s accordion.
As indeed is the Sergeant.
Sadly, Donal was not for giving up his last
and finest Lemongrass.
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THE FOURTH MARQUESS
Tanqueray 10 Gin
Barbadillo Fino Sherry
St. Germain
Green Tea
Lemongrass
£16
DELICATE ~ AROMATIC ~ FLORAL
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PEAR~ Pera jucius maximus ~
These are friendly little chaps who flock to the
water’s edge at dawn in search of salty snacks and
good conversation. They have a distinctive smell
of pear.
Donal was still not convinced that the best specimens
are to be found at the end of the branch.
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EDUCATED BOOTE
Beefeater Gin
Green Chartreuse
Almond
Pear
Saffron
Soda
Nutmeg
£16
HERBAL ~ COMPLEX ~ PROGRESSIVE
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YELLOW BELL PEPPER~ Capsicum non ringera ~
This wily beast has a knack for camouflage, notably
among the banana herds that roam the desert
canyons of deepest Cavan. They have a distinctive
cry of ‘notyouagain’ and are known to fear triangles.
The Yellow Bell Pepper’s lethargic appearance
belied its considerable resistance to capture.
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CHAMPION OF THE FAIRY RING
Tequila Cabeza Blanco
Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum
Yellow Bell Pepper
Aperol
Grapefruit
Lemon
Bird’s Eye Chili
£16
SPICY ~ INTENSE ~ VEGETAL
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ROSEHIP~ Globum roseum itchium ~
This nocturnal chappy hunts alone along the
invisible sea cliffs of County Cavan, sometimes
roaming as far as Longford, where they are also
known as rosehips. They are harmless and make
loyal companions.
After three hours looking for Globum roseum itchium, Sergeant Taylour feared that Donal had lost the plot.
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SYD 782
Chateau de Laubade Blanche Armagnac
Dolin Blanc Vermouth
Strawberry
Rosehip
Grapefruit
Lime
Bitterman’s Burlesque Bitters
Chapel Down English Sparkling Wine
£16
FRUITY ~ LUSH ~ EFFERVESCENT
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Up and at 'em Sergeant!
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Highballs
VIRGINIA LODGE’S freshest and
fruitiest go into Dickie’s own sodas
and tinctures, made right here.
We then introduce these to selected
spirits and let nature take its zesty,
zingy course.
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Tracking had come quite easily to the Pig.
RETRIEVAL needed more work.
FENNEL~ Satsuma carnivorosa ~
A crafty marsupial, the fennel burrows deep
beneath the sand dunes of Outer Cavan, then lies
in wait for unsuspecting citrus fruit, which it stores
in its cheek pouches for the long winter ahead.
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GIN & Fennel
Beefeater Gin
House Fennel & Apple Soda
Tarragon
£12
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CHAMOMILE~ Scaribiscittus singularus ~
The single-humped chamomile can sometimes
be spotted sunning itself on rocky ledges. With its
scaly hide and leathery wings, the creature is often
mistaken for something a bit scary, though no-one
is quite sure what.
Chamomile is purported to have a calming effect.
Not so, thought Donal.
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VODKA & Chamomile
Adnam’s Longshore Vodka
House Chamomile Soda
Lemon Balm
Honey
£12
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STRAWBERRY~ Wimbledonia favorita ~
These fellows can be easily spotted using just a
monocle. They are nippy, though, and may be
dangerous if cornered. They can be coaxed down
from the trees by whistling and making the sound
of pastry.
Could it REALLY be the Ramor Strawberry?
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IRISH WHISKEY & Strawberry
Connemara Peated Irish Whiskey
House Strawberry Soda
Ramazzoti Amaro
Clove
£12
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CORIANDER~ Holi moli maximus ~
The mighty coriander is the king of the jungle,
feared and respected in equal measure. It is a
stealthy hunter, often disguising itself as a green-
leafed plant using a combination of mirrors, levers
and chicken wire. Approach with caution or things
could turn aromatic.
Donal’s suggestion to use the golf buggy went
completely unheeded.
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SCOTCH & Coriander
Glenmorangie 10 yr Scotch
Merlet Crème de Poire
Coriander
Regan’s No. 6 Orange Bitters
House Soda
£12
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BLACKBERRY~ Plantum non telefonus ~
Known for their distinctive plumage and tastiness,
these are the charging rhinos of the plant world.
In other words, when you see them coming, jolly
well step lively. Or things can get messy. Juicy,
sweet and messy.
Finding the Virginia Blackberry was one thing.
Getting back was quite another!
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GIN & Blackberry
Plymouth Gin
House Blackberry Soda
Black Cardamom
Smoked Black Peppercorn
£12
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APRICOT~ Reptilius illuminatus ~
A fearsome reptile found in the salt marshes of
upper Cavan, the apricot is said to be able to see
in the dark by using the portable torch it carries in
a pouch. It is afraid of pepper and other insects.
Donal felt that the Apricot tale had become rather
exaggerated of late.
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IRISH WHISKEY & Apricot
Green Spot Irish Whiskey
House Apricot Soda
Cinnamon
£12
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Now, for something completely different...
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Virginia Park Lodge
ONCE A HUNTING LODGE
and 100-acre deerpark belonging to
Lord Headfort, Victoria Park Lodge
in County Cavan is today owned
by chef Richard Corrigan, known
for his passionate commitment
to the use of seasonal ingredients.
Victoria Park Lodge’s gardens
supply his restaurants with the
finest and the freshest orchard
fruit, plants, berries and vegetables,
every day.
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New beginnings...