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F O O D & D R I N K<br />
Whisky with a view<br />
Here at J’AIME, we were lucky enough to scoop an invite to the launch of one of<br />
Birmingham’s most prestigious new bars, the Haig Club Bar - and we even managed to<br />
persuade head barman Jack Spencer to create J’AIME’s very own signature cocktail<br />
Haig Club, a single grain whisky endorsed by<br />
David Beckham, has opened its first permanent<br />
bar in the UK right here in the Midlands. The<br />
new Haig Club Bar, situated high above the<br />
streets of Birmingham at the very top of The<br />
Cube, is one of the city’s hottest new spots, and<br />
a must-try if you’re looking for drinks with a<br />
view.<br />
The cosy 36-seater bar has been stylishly decked<br />
out in the signature deep blue and copper of<br />
the distinctive Haig Club whisky bottle, and<br />
the atmospheric lighting bathes the bar with a<br />
sapphire glow as the sun goes down.<br />
They will be serving up whisky - both the<br />
signature Haig Club and its younger brother<br />
Haig Clubman - alongside some classic cocktails<br />
with a whisky twist including a Clubman<br />
Head barman Jack Spencer crafts<br />
our signature J’AIME cocktail<br />
Negroni, Clubman Colada and a Clubman<br />
Apple Mule, which combines Haig Clubman<br />
with apple and ginger beer to create a long,<br />
refreshing cooler.<br />
Head barman Jack Spencer, formerly of<br />
Birmingham speakeasy Bourne and Co, has also<br />
crafted some 22 off-menu cocktails, including<br />
the mouthwatering Pears in Paradise and the<br />
sweetly satisfying Berry Beauty, which combines<br />
Haig Clubman with, among others, Chambord<br />
The J’AIME cocktail<br />
and creme de mure, and is garnished with a<br />
smoking sprig of rosemary for that added touch<br />
of drama.<br />
The bar also offers a selection of bar snacks and<br />
small plates which have been specially chosen to<br />
complement the drinks, including black pudding<br />
bon bons with glorious homemade brown<br />
sauce, Scotch eggs, moules marinere, Iberico<br />
ham croquettes, chicken satay skewers and the<br />
deliciously sticky chorizo frito al vino.<br />
The views from the 25th floor are pretty<br />
spectacular too; you can enjoy a striking<br />
panorama of the city while sipping on one of<br />
Jack’s delicious creations - now that’s not a bad<br />
way to spend an evening. Cheers!<br />
The exclusive Haig Club Bar<br />
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