New London bar pairs gelato with cocktails

Flavour experts at World of Zing have teamed up with Black Vanilla Gelateria to launch London’s first cocktail and gelato pairing bar, Grown-Ups.

The new ice cream bar, which can be found above Black Vanilla in Greenwich offers a unique pairing menu – combining a variety of mixed drinks with flavoured Sorbetto.

World of Zing,  a “contemporary food and drink emporium,” have provided a cocktail programme featuring drinks tailored to match a specific gelato.

The menu features drinks such as the Bordeaux Barrel Aged Negroni, a mix of Tanqueray Gin, Campari, Martini Rosso and Zing Serenity Bitters, paired with Sicilian Lemon Sorbetto; and the Steel Aged Manhattan, a combinations of Bulleit Rye Whiskey, Martini Rosso, Zing Anaesthetic Brandy and Zing Euphoric Bitters served with Black Cherry Sorbetto.

Other pairings include Blackberry & Tamarind Rum Punch with Pink Pigeon Vanilla Spiced Rum, Honey & Chamomile Water, served with Mango Sorbetto; and Persian Lime & Nori Seaweed Margarita with Ocho Tequila, paired with Kiwi Sorbetto.

Grown-Ups in open from 12pm to 12am, Friday to Sunday, from 12 June onwards.

Recently, Ice & Slice by Shot launched a new ice cream “bar” offering alcoholic gelato.