A few Sundays ago, we headed over to 140 Park Lane to have afternoon tea and cocktails. This restaurant is located in the Marriott Hotel on Park Lane, opposite Marble Arch and Speaker's Corner in Hyde Park. Our seat was beside the window where we had views over Marble Arch and the busy roundabout. We were grateful for the nice weather and to see the sun for the first time in what seemed like many weeks.
The afternoon tea and cocktails included a choice of tea, cocktail, and a selection of sandwiches and pastries. The cocktails were vodka-based with the Absolut vodka brand. We chose 'Mikitini', a fruity cocktail made with lemon juice, berry syrup, Absolut vodka, and cranberry juice. We were provided with a selection of sandwiches, pastries, two scones each, and a crumpet each.
Our plate of pastries on the top tier of the tea stand
The plate of pastries included two of each item: lemon drizzle cake, pistachio-chocolate layer dessert with edible gold foil on top, a lemony-custard pot topped with dried raspberry, mini cupcakes with strawberry icing, and mini fruit tarts with creme and a hint of chocolate. My favourite was the mini fruit tart because they had a nice blend of sweet and sour flavour.
A close-up of the mini fruit tarts
I find scones to be too filling, so one went home with me. We were given a fruit scone and a plain scone each. This included a small pot of strawberry jam and clotted cream. Oh, and we had a crumpet each as well.
A fruit scone
The mini cupcakes with strawberry icing
The amount of cocktail that we received was poured into these fishbowl glasses. We had a little more left over in the teapot for half a glass each.
The vodka, cranberry, and berry cocktail
A chocolate cake layered with sponge and cream and chocolate. The flavour was a hint of pistachio.
Jenn, that all looks absolutely wonderful. Thank you for sharing this with us.