Seasonal Sips at Our Cornwall cocktail bar
Drink of the Month Series
A year ago, our Cornwall cocktail bar launched our popular monthly “Drink of the Month” at our bar, where a team member showcases a cocktail, wine, spirit, or beer. From Harrison’s popular “Tiki Fire” to Holly’s festive “Holly Jolly,” we’ve seen incredible creativity. It really showcases our team’s talent and passion, highlighting the best of Penventon and the skills we cultivate. It’s been fun seeing everyone’s personality shine through their drink choices, and we can’t wait for next year! Below are the 13 fantastic drinks showcased throughout the year.
August ’23 – Harrison’s Tiki Fire
“Drink of the Month” started with a bang! Harrison’s fiery rum cocktail was so popular, we added it to our year-round cocktail menu. It’s a sweet and spicy cocktail with fiery flair to start any night out.
Ingredients: Mermaid spiced rum, Old J Overproof rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, coconut syrup, spiced syrup.
September ’23 – Wes’s Berry Mojito
Wes created a delicious Berry Mojito for the autumn transition, perfect for warmer summer days and cooler autumn evenings. It was sweet, minty, and refreshing – who doesn’t love a mojito?
Ingredients: Choice of Tarquin’s, Whitley Neill, or Old J. Mixed berries, handful of mint, lemonade or soda. Choice of syrup.
October ’23 – Zinnia’s Blood Orange & Elderflower
With over 130 gins, a gin cocktail was a perfect choice! Using Tarquin’s Cornish Gin (Blood Orange), Zinnia created a graceful elderflower gin cocktail that perfectly harmonised citrus and floral notes.
Ingredients: Tarquin’s Blood Orange Gin, St Germain, lemon juice, sugar syrup, lemonade.
November ’23 – Kaden’s Hot Buttered Rum
This year’s only hot drink was a hit! Enjoyed on cold November evenings, its rich blend of Old J dark rum, velvety butter, brown sugar, and spices was the cosiest autumn creation.
Ingredients: Old J Dark rum, apple juice, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, brown sugar, unsalted butter, vanilla, topped with hot water.
December ’23 – Holly’s Holly Jolly
Holly’s Holly Jolly took December by storm, served in a festive bauble! The warming blend of Disaronno and cherry rum was a hit at our Christmas parties. As our best-selling “Drink of the Month,” expect its return this December!
Ingredients: Disaronno, cherry rum, lemon juice, lime juice, cranberry juice, topped with ginger beer or ale.
January ’24 – Darren’s Cherry Falls
We burst into the New Year with Darren’s sparkly Prosecco cocktail, blended with Amaretto, cherry liqueur, and gold-dusted glazed cherries. The perfect New Year’s toast!
Ingredients: Prosecco, Amaretto, cherry liqueur, gold dusted glazed cherries.
February ’24 – Jen’s Love Potion
Perfect for romantic evenings, Jen’s “Love Potion” was a fruity and citrusy blend topped with gold dust.
Ingredients: Whitley Neill Raspberry Gin, Cointreau, Chambord, strawberry syrup, cranberry juice, and lime juice.
March ’24 – Mrs P’s Jam Cocktail
Using Mrs. P’s homemade blackcurrant jam (made for over 50 years!), our bar manager Agris created a delicious cocktail with Cornish Connie Glaze vodka. So popular, it’s now on our year-round menu!
Ingredients: Tarquin’s Connie Glaze Vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, lemon juice, Mrs P’s blackcurrant jam.
April ’24 – Kelly’s PineAperol Paradise
A tropical blend of Bacardi rum, fruity flavours, and Aperol – the perfect escape from April showers!
Ingredients: Bacardi Carta Blanca, Aperol, pineapple juice, lime juice, sugar syrup.
May ’24 – Alix’s Picpoul De Pinet
Our bartender Alix showcased her favourite white wine: Picpoul de Pinet, a delicate wine with citrus and acacia blossom aromas.
June ’24 – Sally’s Summer Gin Board
A selection of Sally’s favourite gins (Sir Robin of Locksley, Hendricks, Whitley Neill Parma Violets, and Mermaid Zest) served with mixers and garnishes. Perfect for sunny patio days!
Gin’s Included: Whitley Neill Parma Violet, Hendricks, Sir Robin of Locksley, Mermaid Zest.
July ’24 – Hazel’s Rainbow Crush
A refreshing blend of sweet and creamy, served over crushed ice with a flower garnish – a little sip of sunshine on a rainy July!
Ingredients: Malibu Rum, Blue Curaçao, grenadine, pineapple juice and lime juice.
August ’24 – Hannah’s Caribbean Sunset
Rounding out the year, Hannah’s Caribbean Sunset is a blend of peach and creamy coconut, transporting you to the Caribbean with every sip.
Ingredients: Archer’s, Grenadine, Bacardi coconut, mango juice, mango puree.
September ’24 – Cat’s Beehive Yourself
This late-summer sipper blended Jack Daniels Honey, Earl Grey tea, and a hint of jammy sweetness – it was the bee’s knees of boozy iced teas.
Ingredients: Jack Daniels Honey, Jack Daniel, Early Grey tea, lemon juice, Mrs P’s kiwi jam, homemade honeycomb.
October ’24 – 7 Deadly Sins
For October, we elevate our cocktail game with the sinfully stylish Seven Deadly Sins. Each drink was artfully designed to capture the essence of a classic vice, each of them was bold, beautiful, and dangerously delicious. Visit the blog linked below to find out more about the cocktails and the concepts behind them.
November ’24 – Paige’s Espresso Martini’s
Paige’s twist on the classic espresso martini added a seasonal spin with pumpkin spice, hazelnut, or chai – bold, smooth, and unmistakably autumn.
Ingredients: Grey goose original, coffee liqueur, espresso shot. Choice of syrup: hazelnut, pumpkin spice, chai.
December ’24- Holly jolly
The popular Holly Jolly returned for another festive season! The warming blend of Disaronno and cherry rum served in a festive bauble was a hit again this year
Ingredients: Disaronno, cherry rum, lemon juice, lime juice, cranberry juice, topped with ginger beer or ale.
April ’25 – Peanut Butter & Mint Chocolate Espresso Martini’s
For April, it was double the indulgence. We gave the choice between a rich Peanut Butter Espresso Martini or a cool Mint Chocolate twist… each one a grown-up Easter treat.
Peanut Butter Ingredients: Belvedere vodka, Kahlúa, peanut butter, espresso shot, chocolate sauce, double cream, Reece’s mini cups.
Mint Chocolate Ingredients: Belvedere vodka, mint chocolate Baileys, Crème de menthe, chocolate sauce, double cream, espresso shot.
February ’25 – Kiwi Kiss
This sweet and citrusy stunner paired Leblon and vodka, and added a kiwi twist! It added a vibrant splash of sunshine for February.
Ingredients: Leblon, Vodka, lemon juice, lime juice, cranberry juice, pomegranate syrup, kiwi syrup, foamer.
March ’25 – Frozen Raspberry Limoncello
This fruity frosty treat was made for sunny afternoons (and spring delivered!) It was a crisp fusion of limoncello and raspberry, frozen to perfection.
Ingredients: Vodka, Limoncello, lemon juice, simple syrup, frozen raspberries.
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Whether you’re sipping your way through our wine list, exploring a world of gins, or trying the latest cocktail creation from our talented bar team, our bar in Cornwall has something here for everyone. With a laid-back atmosphere, expertly crafted drinks, and a warm Cornish welcome, The Copper Bar is the perfect spot for relaxed evenings, date nights, and catching up with loved ones.
Hollie Davies is part of the marketing team at Penventon Park Hotel. She loves all things seasonal, from crisp autumn mornings to twinkling Christmas nights. She never skips her morning coffee and finds magic in the little things that stick with you, all too well.
