THE Measure

Bartender tips: Chris Tanner, Silverleaf

Chris worked as director of bars at London whisky specialist Milroy’s of Soho before launching Silverleaf, a standalone bar at the Pan Pacific hotel in Bishopsgate, east London. We mean ‘standalone’ literally – the bar is hidden away in the adjacent Devonshire House, with luxe, dimly lit Tom Dixon interiors featuring metallics, mid-century furniture and plush banquettes. panpacific.com Must-order Try the tart, spicy Hibiscus/Guajillo cocktail with smoky mezcal.

Chris’s effortless! cocktail tip

“Shrubs or drinking vinegars – syrups of fruit and vinegar – offer an). Often these tiny bottles include salts and acids as well as yuzu. If you make a punch or highball, add some to increase the range of flavour.” Find out how to make your own shrubs at .