Le Barteleur
Le Barteleur is a French brand of premium classic bottled cocktails which can be enjoyed at home.
Le Barteleur is inspired by the original recipes that have made classic cocktails successful around the world to develop its range. Le Barteleur brings a signature twist to each these great classics, in order to make them unique, and magnify the original recipes.
Each cocktail is crafted with high-quality and natural ingredients.
History
Le Barteleur Story
Le Barteleur is the brainchild of two experts in luxury brands. Nicolas Varnier brings over 15 years of expertise with prestigious brands such as Dom Pérignon, Remy Martin, Louis XIII, Louis Roederer, and Domaines Ott. His years spent in Japan have taught him the importance of time, service and consumption rituals. His taste for action and his passion for the world of high-quality wines & spirits led him to develop Le Barteleur Premium Ready-to-Drink Cocktails.
The second creator in the pair, Philippe di Méo, has a diverse background in crafting luxury. Whether he is a chef (creation of an organic restaurant R'Aliment in 2002) or a nose (creation of a perfume brand Liquides Imaginaires in 2013), Philippe strives to makes the moment sacred by the sensuality he instills, by the meaning he distills. Attached to luxury by his passion for beautiful materials and his attraction for demanding challenges, Philippe is particularly fond of the field of champagnes and spirits.
THE BATELEUR IS THE FIRST TAROT CARD, IT DATES BACK TO THE 15TH CENTURY. THIS IS THE VERSION IN THE GRIMAUD'S PACK.
TAROT OF MARSEILLE 1930
THE BATELEUR GREW AND BECAME THE BARTELEUR, BRAND BARMAN AND CREATOR OF COCKTAILS.
PARIS 2019
Production
Le Barteleur selects the highest-quality natural ingredients suitable for their cocktails. The recipes are based off of classic cocktails, with Le Barteleur’s signature “twist,” designed to complement and enhance the original.
Each cocktail is ready-to-drink and serve, just add ice. Or use them as a base for a new cocktail. The cocktails are shelf-stable, even once opened.
Le Barteleur Premium Cocktails are perfect for everyday indulgence or gathering together with friends and family.
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Ready-to-Serve, Ready-to-Enjoy Premium Cocktails
Espresso Martini
VODKA, COFFEE LIQUEUR
LE BARTELEUR’S TWIST: Dark Chocolate
LONDON 1983
Inspired by the Vodka Martini from which it is derived, the Espresso Martini was shaken for the first time in London’s Soho Brasserie. Its creator Dick Bradsell is said to have been inspired by the coffee machine located next to the station where he served drinks and perhaps even by a supermodel wanting a cocktail that would wake her up. A win-win outcome!
PARIS 2023
LE BARTELEUR pays tribute to this signature cocktail of 1980s London that has become a modern classic. Expanding on variations of the martini, it gives the full-bodied hit of delicate chocolate to the black coffee, thereby keeping in line with its iconic bittersweet taste. Make that a single or a double?
NOSE: Intensity of roasted black coffee with spiced notes, combined with the bittersweet flavor of the cocoa bean.
PALATE: Delicious combination of the coffee and dark chocolate. Full-bodied flavor of lightly roasted and spiced coffee blends perfectly with the intense smoothness of the slightly bitter dark chocolate.
Reviews
Gold Medal (San Francisco Spirits Challenge 2024)
Gold Medal (Santé Wine and Spirits International Competition 2024)
Hanky Panky
GIN, RED VERMOUTH, AMARO
LE BARTELEUR’S TWIST: Ginger Tonic
LONDON 1925
Invented on a London night. During the Roaring Twenties, Ada Coleman, head bartender at the Savoy Hotel, created an iconic cocktail which became an absolute reference for her peers.
The cocktail was created for the actor Charles Hawtrey, who loved it. The Hanky Panky was born and made to enchant.
PARIS 2019
LE BARTELEUR pays tribute to the legendary beverage that captivated England in the Roaring Twenties before crossing the pond. Who better than a creative expert of magic tricks to give a twist to this intriguing “potion,” giving it a herbaceous and peppery kick?
A wondrous elixir of aromatic gin, blending the freshness of the lemon, mint and anise and the sensuality of ginger. Sandalwood and balsam will perfume your palate.
NOSE: Gin, ginger, pepper, gentian, mint, camphor, accompanied by subtle herbal notes.
PALATE: A pleasant ebb and flow between a very aromatic botanical bouquet and the ginger twist. Very nice balance.
Margarita
TEQUILA, TRIPLE SEC, LIME LIQUEUR
LE BARTELEUR’S TWIST: Refreshing Grapefruit
ACAPULCO 1948
Lulled by her Mexican heritage in the mundane dinners organized for her husband, a wealthy businessman, the American Margarita Sames has bequeathed her name to her creation, a fresh and refreshing blend served to her guests. In her Acapulco home, the most tropical of cocktails was born for eternity.
PARIS 2023
LE BARTELEUR pays homage to the most popular Mexican cocktail that once seduced travelers from all over the world who came to dream on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Guided by intuition, Le Barteleur adds grapefruit to lime, combining its acidity with fruity notes. A real fresh and vivacious concentrate.
NOSE: Lime, fresh and tangy grapefruit. Subtle woody and vegetal notes of agave.
PALATE: Delicate balance between the acidity of lime and the juicy fruitiness of grapefruit. Nice aromas of sweet and bitter oranges bring roundness to the intensity of the tequila.
Pornstar Martini
VODKAM PASSION FRUIT LIQUEUR, VANILLA LIQUEUR
LE BARTELEUR’S TWIST: Sweet Mango
LONDON 1999
Actually created under the name Maverick Martini, it was Douglas Ankrah, owner of the LAB bar in London, who made this cocktail an international success in the 2000s. Renamed Pornstar Martini by its creator, this delicious drink made with passion fruit immediately sparked the public’s curiosity. Since then, this brazen creation has earned its place among the greats.
PARIS 2023
LE BARTELEUR pays tribute to this star cocktail of the 2000s which has since been recognized as a great classic. To enhance the exquisite sweetness of its exotic fruits, it caresses the palate with its smooth mango liqueur that opens up floral and peach notes. This fruity cocktail with vanilla notes will take you on an exciting journey.
NOSE: An elegant blend of softness and sharpness. The fruity yet tart vibrancy of passion fruit is mellowed by the velvety softness of juicy mango and the subtly of the vanilla.
PALATE: Tropical notes of floral and fruity passion fruit deliciously enveloped in mango. The sophisticated softness of vanilla.
Press
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Heavenly Spirits launches Le Barteleur, French-Made Premium Classic Cocktails
Debuting in France in 2021, Le Barteleur presents a line of premium classic bottled cocktails crafted with the finest natural ingredients, eco-conscious packaging, with an indefinite shelf life. With each bottle serving eight to ten drinks, Le Barteleur cocktails offer a professional-grade experience whether enjoyed at home or in bars.
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Le Barteleur RTDs enter the US
Le Barteleur, a French-made line of bottled cocktails, is entering the US with four products: Hanky Panky, Margarita, Espresso Martini, and Pornstar Martini.
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Just Open and Pour
The United States Ready-to-Drink (RTD) category has gotten an exciting new addition with the launch of Le Barteler premium bottled cocktails by Heavenly Spirits. Created by French entrepreneurs Nicolas Varnier and Philippe de Mèo in collaboration with the century old Védrenne Group, these cocktails are crafted with high-quality, natural ingredients and ideally suited for high-volume bars and restaurants, as well as catering services, hotels, and sporting venues.
