Byrrh Special

Cocktail Description

A liquid time machine that transports you to European aperitif hours of the early 1900s with each sophisticated sip.

The Byrrh Special is an elegant, spirit-forward cocktail that marries the botanical richness of Hayman's Old Tom Gin with the complex bitterness of Tempus Fugit Kina L'Aero d'Or. Your palate will first register notes of juniper and citrus from the gin, followed by the distinctive quinine character and subtle orange peel notes from the quinquina wine, culminating in a dry, pleasantly bitter finish. This cocktail shines as a pre-dinner drink, particularly before a meal featuring rich foods that benefit from its appetite-stimulating qualities. Remarkably simple to prepare despite its sophisticated flavor profile, it requires only basic stirring technique and two quality ingredients. The Byrrh Special pairs beautifully with charcuterie, oysters, or dishes featuring mushrooms and herbs—foods that complement rather than compete with its complex herbal character.