THE RITZ London, synonymous with style and glamour is home to The Rivoli Bar, and this January in the spirit of all things wellness, it’s launching a new cocktail menu entitled, ‘Biodynamic Forces Through The Alchemy of Planets and Plants.’
Biodynamic Forces Through The Alchemy of Planets and Plants
Expect 14 new cocktails that draw inspiration from biodynamic farming that offers guests not only innovative combinations, but also an immersive, educational experience. First established by Rudolf Steiner in the 1920s, biodynamic farming focuses on the connection between soil, plants, animals, and the cosmos.
Maria Thun then created the Biodynamic Calendar which mapped out the influence of lunar and planetary cycles on specific parts of the plant—root, leaf, flower, or fruit—and their ideal times for harvesting.
Biodynamic Forces Through The Alchemy of Planets and Plants
In true form, each cocktail crafted by Michele Saladino, Head Mixologist and his team, is named after a planet on this Biodynamic Calendar, offering a playful menu that’s interactive and adds a touch of fun to the luxury cocktail experience.
The interactive element adds a level of engagement to the cocktail, allowing guests to select their cocktail by exploring constellation diagrams and astrology signs on each page. It also features a flavour dial that links each cocktail to the Biodynamic Calendar, offering a unique way to discover various ingredients.
And of course, where possible the team use biodynamic, organic and seasonal ingredients, working closely with The Biodynamic Association Demeter to build a relationship with farmers, producers and suppliers across to source produce that meet the standards.
Biodynamic Forces Through The Alchemy of Planets and Plants
Personified by a fictional character, The Astro Botanist, this new menu includes original takes on ten classic cocktails, from the Jupiter, an elegant floral spritz, that’s poured at the table from a small fountain and topped up with biodynamic champagne, to The Moon, a twist on the Dirty Martini, as well as Mars, a new take on a Negroni. There are also four alcohol free cocktails, named Elixir Naturalis which include the Mercurius, Triton, Ariel and Phobos.
Biodynamic Forces Through The Alchemy of Planets and Plants
The ritzy experience is elevated further thanks to an exclusive collection of bespoke glassware that reflect each concept, and for this, the 5-star hotel worked with 3D Vault to design the pieces, crafted from ceramic, recycled glass, and PLA (a 100% natural material derived from renewable resources). Through 3D printing, 3D Vault creates precise models with zero material waste and high-quality durable products.
by Felicity Carter
Available exclusively in The Rivoli Bar all year round, see more on theritzlondon.com.