Launching this Spring equinox, Avra at the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens unveils the third edition of its cocktail menu, Seasonal-Original-Sustainable. The ever-evolving menu continues the bar’s commitment to championing Greece’s diverse landscape. Four carefully selected local ingredients are featured each year, this year, orange, pine, pear, and dairy are explored and celebrated in their various seasonal states.

Under the creative leadership of bar manager, Manon Kapfer, who launched the menu’s concept in 2023, highlights the ingredient’s essence in their entirety, from root to leaf and peel to seed as the season changes.

Seasonal-Original-Sustainable launches with the spring iterations offering a taste of the vibrant and effervescent season. Orange highlights its blossom through a balanced blend of Boatyard Gin, pistachio, and sparkling wine, capturing its fresh and fragrance essence. Pear uses Kristali, a Greek pear variety, combined with Calle 23 Tequila Reposado, pecan, and lemon, resulting in a smooth and subtle nut flavour profile. The Pine uses the tree’s needles blended with traditional Greek spirit, Axia Mastiha, The Lost Explorer Espadín, kiwi, and rosewood for refreshing, earthy and aromatic notes. Lastly, Avra’s Dairy cocktail features goat cheese-washed Chopin Vodka, Mancino Secco Vermouth, and melon. The clarified cocktail allows the notes of melon to shine, finishing with a delicate creaminess.

The physical menu is designed as an interactive, origami-inspired game, encouraging guests to explore and play. Through this approach, the bar hopes to inspire creativity and invite its guests to discover thoughtful, sustainable, fine drinking. 

Avra is situated on the coast of Athen’s Riviera; every element is designed to evoke a profound experience for its guests. The bar’s ambience is characterised by elegant interiors infused with contemporary flair with views of the sunset providing guests with a full sensory experience.

Manon Kapfer, Bar Manager, says,

"At Avra Bar, we believe that sustainability and creativity go hand in hand. Our new cocktail menu is a journey through nature's finest ingredients, all sourced from the grounds of the hotel. It’s about honouring the full potential of every element and inviting people to engage in a playful, meaningful way. Being mindful doesn’t just belong in the kitchen or behind the bar; it’s an experience, and we’re thrilled to share it with our guests.”