Now, I'm not sure how he snuck it past me, but BoyWonder ordered a Zombie. Last time he had one of these, he went missing on the train home, and lost a couple of hours. But he did only have the one drink this time, which made a difference. These things are lethal; with three rums, Falernum aand Absinthe (as well as grapefruit & lime juices, Bitters, Grenadine and spiced syrup), it's not surprisingly that only one is allowed per person. A work friend of BoyWonder's had his first Zombie, and lost his post-lunch afternoon!
The brunch selections for the rest of the table, were a huge success yet again - the HkMuffin and the Hawksmoor Breakfast didn't disappoint (you can read my previous blog on these here). Oh, and I reverted to my favourite Bottomless Bloody Mary (No. 7) which is based on a 1921 recipe made with gin rather than vodka with fresh horseradish and a dash of Meantime Stout to the classic tomato juice, Worcestershire Sauce and Tabasco (extra for me please!).
I desperately wanted to try the salt-caramel icecream... I really wanted to have it with the chocolate brownie, but I just didn't have the room for it. But then there was the cornflake icecream too (this is to die for, and is something that must be experienced - I successfully convinced a couple of others at our table to try it and they weren't sorry they did). In the end I decided on a scoop of each of the ice-creams. BoyWonder had the cheese plate and from the slithers he allowed me, the quality of the rest of our meal was maintained.
So I'll just have to go back again to try the desserts. I think I'll have to go and just try the desserts! And perhaps the champagne cocktails that are the remaining "breakfast cocktails" I've yet to try. Oh the tortures I endure to bring a thorough review!
Cheers, KangaRue
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