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The Natural Philosopher

Hidden away through a genuine Mac repair shop, The Natural Philosopher is a quirky London cocktail bar like no other nestled in the heart of East London. Despite its unique layout and creative cocktail menu, what really sets The Natural Philosopher apart is its wonderful owner Josh, who is the very definition of hospitality. If you happen to find yourself in Hackney make sure you seek him out and enjoy a Whistler's Whisper, trust us, it's delicious!

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HOW TO DRINK AVALLEN

Avallen Tonic

The classic way to drink Avallen

Avallen Tonic

The classic way to drink Avallen

YOU NEED

50ml Avallen calvados

150ml Indian tonic water

METHOD

Build in a highball glass over ice

GLASS

Highball

GARNISH

Apple slice

Forbidden Fruit Martini

If you like Pornstar Martinis

Forbidden Fruit Martini

If you like Pornstar Martinis

YOU NEED

40ml Avallen calvados

20ml rhubarb liqueur

20ml lemon Juice

15ml vanilla syrup

3 drops cocktail foamer

50ml sparkling dry cider

METHOD

Shake all ingredients except the cider with ice. Double strain into a coupette glass and top with cider.

GLASS

Coupette

GARNISH

Apple slice

Avallen Mojito

The perfect summer cooler!

Avallen Mojito

The perfect summer cooler!

YOU NEED

50ml Avallen calvados

20ml fresh lime juice

20ml sugar

Handful of fresh mint

Top Appletiser (or other apple soda)

METHOD

In a glass add ingredients except soda. Add crushed ice and churn. Top with more ice and apple soda.

GLASS

Highball

GARNISH

Mint sprig

Hedgerow

Fruity & refreshing like our orchards

Hedgerow

Fruity & refreshing like our orchards

YOU NEED

40ml Avallen calvados

10ml apricot brandy

15ml fresh lemon juice

5ml sugar syrup

Top 50/50 ginger beer & dry cider

METHOD

Add ice and ingredients except ginger beer and cider. Stir and top with ginger beer and cider. 

GLASS

Highball

GARNISH

Candied ginger & lime

Avallen Ginger

Who doesn't love a ginger!

Avallen Ginger

Who doesn't love a ginger!

YOU NEED

50ml Avallen Calvados

150ml Ginger ale

METHOD

Build in a highball glass over ice

GLASS

Highball

GARNISH

Apple slice

Avallen Spritz

Easy peasy apple & elderflower sparkler

Avallen Spritz

Easy peasy apple & elderflower sparkler

YOU NEED

30ml Avallen calvados

30ml elderflower cordial

Top with sparkling wine

METHOD

Build in a wineglass over ice. Stir gently to combine, top with sparkling wine.

GLASS

Wine glass

GARNISH

Apple fan

Queen Bee

Inspired by our very own queen bee

Queen Bee

Inspired by our very own queen bee

YOU NEED

30ml Avallen calvados

1 barspoon local honey

1 dash orange bitters

Top with sparkling wine

METHOD

In a chilled cocktail glass add all ingredients except bubbles. Stir gently to combine & top with the bubbles.

GLASS

Coupette

GARNISH

Orange zest

La Frangipane

Rich, fruity and nutty spritz.

La Frangipane

Rich, fruity and nutty spritz.

YOU NEED

45ml Avallen calvados

15ml almond orgeat

15ml lemon juice

1 dash orange bitters

Sparkling wine

METHOD

Shake all ingredients except bubbles in a cocktail shaker with ice. Double strain into a coupette and top with the bubbles.

GLASS

Coupette

GARNISH

Orange zest

Angel Face

Another co-founder favourite

Angel Face

Another co-founder favourite

YOU NEED

30ml Avallen calvados

30ml London dry gin

15ml apricot liqueur

METHOD

In a mixing tin/mixing glass, stir all ingredients over ice. Strain into a chilled glass.

GLASS

Nic n nora or small rocks

GARNISH

Orange zest, discarded

Avallen Espresso

Our espresso martini

Avallen Espresso

Our espresso martini

YOU NEED

40ml Avallen calvados

15ml coffee liqueur

30ml fresh espresso

10ml sugar syrup

METHOD

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake with ice. Double strain into a coupette.

GLASS

Coupette

GARNISH

3 coffee beans

Avaltini

An appletini for the 21st Century

Avaltini

An appletini for the 21st Century

YOU NEED

45ml Avallen calvados

20ml apple juice

20ml lemon juice

10ml sugar syrup

METHOD

In a cocktail shaker add all ingredients and fill with ice. Shake hard and strain into a chilled glass.

GLASS

Martini or coupette

GARNISH

A smile

Orchard View

Boozy, sweet & squarely delicious

Orchard View

Boozy, sweet & squarely delicious

YOU NEED

25ml Avallen calvados

25ml rye whiskey

20ml sweet vermouth

5ml DOM Benedictine

2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters

2 dashes Angostura bitters

METHOD

Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass and strain into a glass over ice.

GLASS

Small rocks

GARNISH

Lemon twist

Calvados Sazerac

Our Co-founders favourite classic

Calvados Sazerac

Our Co-founders favourite classic

YOU NEED

30ml Avallen calvados

30ml rye whiskey

5ml sugar syrup

4 dashes Peychaud’s bitters

1 dash Angostura bitters

Absinthe rinse

METHOD

Rinse glass with absinthe, stir other ingredients in a mixing glass and pour into the rinsed glass.

GLASS

Nic n Nora or small rocks

GARNISH

Lemon zest then discard

Delicious Sour

OG calvados classic from 1893

Delicious Sour

OG calvados classic from 1893

YOU NEED

45ml Avallen calvados

10ml crème de pêche

20ml fresh lemon juice

15ml sugar syrup

3 dashes cocktail foamer

METHOD

Add ingredients into a shaker and dry shake to activate foamer. Open shaker, add ice and shake hard. Double strain into a coupette.

GLASS

Coupette

GARNISH

Dehydrated apple slice

Pan American Clipper

Tart and refreshing. Ooooh!

Pan American Clipper

Tart and refreshing. Ooooh!

YOU NEED

60ml Avallen calvados

20ml fresh lime juice

20ml grenadine

3 dashes absinthe

METHOD

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled glass

GLASS

Coupette

GARNISH

Peace and love