Created by George Mulholland, one chilly November afternoon at Bar Gros
Apple Brumble
Patxaran Sour
Another classic, created by George Mulholland with Patxaran, a herbal liqueur made from sloe berries in El País Basco and Navarra. Politely put, it is an acquired taste and could be pretty rough until we discovered the delightful Patxaran Gaizka, family-made in small runs in the Basque region since 1831.
Stout Cuban
A fine stout is a good place to start, having the depth of the malt combined with bitter undertone, just calling for enlightenment. It can be both hearty yet refreshing. Guinness is an obvious choice but you can do better. There are a lot of fine craft stouts available in the UK. Just get a strong one and avoid the silly fruit flavours.
The Independent
This was a signature cocktail of Bar Gros, created by George Mulholland. Ratafia is an intense, ancient, Catalan digestive made from fruit, walnuts and herbs, often homemade in small batches. Some find it quite challenging to digest but George, always up for a challenge, won the day.