No, it wasn’t sent straight from heaven, but London’s hottest bar Engel may as well have been thanks to their crafty cocktails that are so good, they’ll have you seeing those pearly white gates. But saying these mini masterpieces are just drinks would be an understatement of the century.
Case in point; the Der Prinz Von Berlin, a cocktail as eccentric and bold as its namesake, the eaglet 20th-century German artist George Grosz. This guy wasn’t just an artist; he was the artistic equivalent of a mic drop.
A Dada man with a taste for satire and a paintbrush aimed squarely at social injustice, Grosz fought corruption not with his fists, but with canvases that screamed louder than any politician. He was quickly given the nickname ‘Der Prinz Von Berlin’.
Engel’s bottled that rebellious energy and come up with a concoction that’s liquid rebellion, shaking up a blend as daring as Grosz’s brushstrokes. The cocktail practically struts over to your table, oozing rizz and creative flair – think smoky undertones, a zing of unexpected sharpness (from the lemon verbena infused vodka) and a whisper of sweetness that keeps your tastebuds coming back for more.
But, if all of that sweetness is a little too much for you, you can change the cocktail’s flavour profile. How you ask? The cocktail is served with its very own paintbrush and colour palette, and each colour on that palette is a different flavour. Meaning you can brush different colours (flavours) onto the lip of your glass if you want to add a touch more citrus or an extra dash of the sugary stuff.
Who wants to go back to basics when you can be a Prinz for the night?
Engel bar operates from Monday to Friday, 11am – late. They have a smart casual dress code, so no sportswear or tracksuits will be permitted within the venue. As it’s a super trendy place, reservations are welcomed if you don’t want to be disappointed.