presents the zodiac - designmynight · the chinese animal zodiac or shengxiao is a repeating cycle...
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P R E S E N T S
The ZodiacM E N U
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THE CHINESE ANIMAL ZODIACOR SHENGXIAO
is a repeating cycle of 12 years, with each year being represented by an animal and its reputed attributes. We’ve created 12 drinks,
one for each of the zodiac animals, each sharing the characteristics of the people born under that sign.
The ZodiacM E N U
£13.50
WISDOM 1924 • 1936 • 1948 • 1960 • 1972 • 1984 • 1996 • 2008 • 2020
Wisdom is attained by learning when to hold one’s tongue
Stolichnaya Vodka, QuiQuiRiQui Mezcal, Spiced Apple, Ginger, Lemon Tea
Rat
£14
INDUSTRIOUSNESS 1925 • 1937 • 1949 • 1961 • 1973 • 1985 • 1997 • 2009 • 2021
If you work hard enough at it, you can grind even an iron rod to a needle
Havana Club 7 year, Plantation 3 Star, Mount Gay Black Barrel Rums, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao,
Spiced Berry Vitamins, Pink Grapefruit Sherbet, Lime
Ox
£13.50
VALOUR 1926 • 1938 • 1950 • 1962 • 1974 • 1986 • 1998 • 2010 • 2022
A courageous foe is better than a cowardly friend
Remy Martin 1738 Cognac, Saké, Aloe Vera, Cherry Blossom, Lemon
Tiger
£13
COMPASSION 1927 • 1939 • 1951 • 1963 • 1975 • 1987 • 1999 • 2011 • 2023
Do not forget little kindnesses and do not remember small faults
Plymouth Dry Gin, Lychee, Wild Strawberry, Lemon, Prosecco
Rabbit
£15
FEARLESSNESS 1928 • 1940 • 1953 • 1964 • 1976 • 1988 • 2000 • 2012 • 2024
Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still
Smoked Bell Pepper Olmeca Altos Plata, Solerno Blood Orange, Ancho Reyes, Lemon, Merchant’s Heart Hibiscus Soda
Dragon
£13.50
INTELLIGENCE 1929 • 1941 • 1953 • 1965 • 1977 • 1989 • 2001 • 2013 • 2025
A man’s greed is like a snake that wants to swallow an elephant
Yaguara Blue Cachaça, Suze, Pernod Absinthe, Spiced Apple, Lime
Snake
£14
VITALITY 1930 • 1942 • 1954 • 1966 • 1978 • 1990 • 2002 • 2014 • 2026
As a long road tests the strength of a horse, so time reveals a person’s heart
Absolut Elyx Vodka, Kamm & Sons, Carrot Juice, Ginger Ale, Lemon, Celery
Horse
£14
UNITY 1931 • 1943 • 1955 • 1967 • 1979 • 1991 • 2003 • 2015 • 2027
With true friends, even water drunk together is sweet enough
Belvedere Vodka, Elderflower, Galliano, Veuve Clicquot Rich, Cucumber, Lemon
Goat
£13.50
CHANGEABILTY 1932 • 1944 • 1956 • 1968 • 1980 • 1992 • 2004 • 2016 • 2028
When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills
Monkey Shoulder Scotch Whisky, Lejay Banana, Almond Milk, Lemon, Black Walnut Bitters
Monkey
£13
INDEPENDENCE 1933 • 1945 • 1957 • 1969 • 1981 • 1993 • 2005 • 2017 • 2029
A wise man makes his own decisions; an ignorant man follows public opinion
Beefeater 24, Tosolini Blueberry, Clarified Milk, Lemon, Orange Bitters
Rooster
£13
LOYALTY 1934 • 1946 • 1958 • 1970 • 1982 • 1994 • 2006 • 2018 • 2030
Everything is good new, but friends when old
Raisin-infused Chivas Regal 12yr Scotch Whisky, Noisette, Biscuit Syrup, Chocolate Bitters, Mead
Dog
£13
LOVE 1935 • 1947 • 1959 • 1971 • 1983 • 1995 • 2007 • 2019 • 2031
A life with love is happy; a life for love is foolish
Evan Williams Bottled in Bond Bourbon, Saliza Amaretto, Strawberry, White Chocolate and Almond Milk
Pig