Alchemist revives vintage menu with 2010 prices
In January 2026, UK bar chain The Alchemist will launch a limited edition revival menu, bringing back some of its ‘iconic’ early cocktails at their original 2010 prices.
For the whole of January, guests can enjoy a curated throwback selection of cocktails, with prices starting from £6 (US$8). The menu is said to be perfectly timed for a month of saving without sacrificing going out.
The 2010 Revival Menu celebrates 16 years of The Alchemist, and includes the return of fan-favourite serves such as the White Chocolate Raspberry Martini – an early Alchemist staple that features Absolut Raspberry vodka, Mouse Kingdom dark berries liqueur, Aperol, raspberry, cranberry and white chocolate foam. It boasts the 2010 price of £6.
Other returning highlights include the Colour Changing One, named for the cocktail’s shifting hue ‘before your eyes’. The serve, described as a nostalgic crowd-pleaser, is crafted with Ketel One Vodka, crisp apple and citrus alchemy, which are said to be combined with ‘a touch of magic’ to generate the drinks colour change. It is also priced at £6.
Meanwhile the Smokey Old Fashioned – The Alchemist’s ‘original’ Old Fashioned – returns with a base of Buffalo Trace Bourbon stirred down with maple syrup and Jerry Thomas bitters, finished with aromatic smoke, while the year round tropical favourite, Dead Red Zombie, also makes a reappearance. The cocktail is made with Bacardi Carta Blanca, Wray & Nephew, Grand Marnier and citrus along with pineapple, cranberry and the signature Zombie mix, creating a punchy, charged-up cocktail ‘designed for the bold’. Both clock in at £8 (US$10.66).
For those partaking in Dry January or choosing to moderate their alcohol intake, the Virgin Pornstar also features on the Revival Menu. The non-alcoholic cocktail seeks to deliver all the indulgence of its alcoholic counterpart, featuring pineapple, lemon, vanilla and passionfruit caviar paired with Real’s alcohol-free Royal Flush sparkling white. A 1.55% ABV option is also available, with both variants priced at £6.
Diners are also invited to indulge in some of The Alchemist’s best dishes at price points that ‘don’t break the bank’, including fish and chips for £10 (US$13.33), cheeseburgers for £8, and a selection of salads starting at £6.
The 2010 Revival menu will be available at all The Alchemist’s across the UK for the month of January.
Looking to visit The Alchemist this side of the new year? The chain has crafted three limited edition festive cocktails to enjoy this Christmas.
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