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Experience iconic works from the National Portrait Gallery's Collection and the cocktails inspired by the collection, in the menu for the Gallery's award-winning underground speakeasy Larry's, by the Daisy Green Collection.

From the regal gin cocktail 'The Cecil Beaton' to the experimental, colourful 'CMYK Fizz' inspired by Yevonde, and the award-winning dirty martini McBean cocktail. These fabulous cocktails evoke bygone eras and the creative spirit of London's West End which is known for its hub of creativity and pioneering jazz scene.

This beautiful hardback publication begins with an introduction to Larry's Bar and the story of its namesake, the actor Sir Laurence Olivier. It then showcases each of Larry's bespoke cocktails, telling the stories behind their inspiration, ingredients and design. Each story is illustrated with images of each drink and portraits of iconic figures ranging from Audrey Hepburn to Francis Bacon from the National Portrait Gallery's Collection.

Details

ISBN13: 9781855145399
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 80
Edition:
Publication Date: 30 Nov 2024
Publisher: National Portrait Gallery Publications
Publication City, Country: London, United Kingdom
Dimensions (cm): 210(H)x148(L)320
Weight (gm): 320

Author Biography

Tom Onions is the founder, with Prue Freeman, of Daisy Green Collection, a group of restaurants and cafes in London. In 2023, Daisy Green launched Audrey Green, the National Portrait Gallery's new café, and Larry's, the Gallery's underground speakeasy, serving brunch, lunch and afternoon tea in the daytime and award-winning cocktails in the evenings. Larry's celebrates Soho and theatreland, with drinks named after and inspired by sitters from The National Portrait Gallery's Collection.

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