Cocktail of the Week, Haute Drinks | December 15, 2025

The Mrs. Claus at PIRAÑA London Has a Serious Bite

Cocktail of the Week, Haute Drinks | December 15, 2025
Laura Schreffler
By Laura Schreffler, Editor-in-Chief
PiranaPhoto Credit: Johnny Stephens Photography

It’s the holidays, and what better way to enjoy the season than in one of our favorite and most festive cities, London? Our cocktail of the week comes courtesy of PIRAÑA, a bold, electric, sceney new spot in the heart of Mayfair that fuses Nikkei-inspired cuisine with boundary-pushing cocktails and a high-energy, see-and-be-seen atmosphere.

Equal parts dinner destination and late-night playground, PIRAÑA is designed for celebrating everything—big wins, spontaneous nights, and the moments in between. With an ambitious menu, a glamorous crowd, and the unmistakable pulse Strongarm does so well, PIRAÑA London isn’t just another opening. It’s the place to be.

And the drink to imbibe this holiday season is the Mrs: Claus, a blend of Tanqueray and Noilly Prat shaken with cranberry juice, blackberry purée, lime juice and gum syrup that’s finished with two dashes of molecular foamer for a light, velvety texture. Think: crisp gin and dry vermouth meet a rosemary-lime infusion for herbal freshness. Balanced with gentle sweetness and citrus, finished with a light, velvety foam for a festive feel.

Says cocktail creator and head bartender Sasha Arpentiev: “This cocktail was born from a desire to blend timeless elegance with a sense of seasonal vibrancy. The foundation of Tanqueray and Noilly Prat reflects a respect for classic gin craftsmanship, while cranberry and blackberry bring a rich, jewel-toned fruitiness that feels festive and indulgent. Lime adds a spark of brightness, and gum syrup ensures a smooth, luxurious mouthfeel. The molecular foamer was inspired by modern mixology—transforming the drink into an experience that’s not just tasted but felt, with a light, velvety texture that invites curiosity. It’s a celebration of contrasts: heritage and innovation, bold flavor and delicate finish.”

How to Make the Mrs. Claus

Pirana

Ingredients:
40ml Tanqueray
10ml Noilly Prat
35nl Cranberry juice & Blackberry Puree
10 ml Lime juice
10ml Gum syrup
2 dashes of Molecular foamer

Method:
Double shake all ingredients.

Glassware:
Coupette

Garnish:
Mint Leaves with Cranberries

Additional preparation:  
Cocktail puree: Blend together 2 spring of rosemary, 50ml of gum syrup, 50ml of blackberry puree, 100ml of cranberry juice, 25ml of lime juice and peal of on whole lime, then strain the liquid

PiranaPhoto Credit: Johnny Stephens Photography
PIRAÑA is located at  7-9 St James’s St, London SW1A 1EE, United Kingdom

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