Looking for a tailor-made cocktail in Brussels? At Plumette, every drink can become a creation of its own, shaped by your taste. Here is how our bartenders turn your preferences into a cocktail made for you.
What is a tailor-made cocktail?
A tailor-made cocktail, also called a custom or bespoke cocktail, is a drink created especially for you by our bartenders. Instead of choosing from a fixed list, you share your preferences, and we compose your recipe on the spot.
It is the ideal way to discover new flavours that suit your palate. At Plumette, it includes:
- Spirits selected according to your taste
- House-made and seasonal ingredients
- Personal advice from our bartenders
How to order a tailor-made cocktail at Plumette
1. Talk with the bartender
Take a seat and start the conversation. No special reservation is needed: tailor-made cocktails are available every evening we are open, Tuesday to Sunday, from 5 pm to 1 am, at no extra charge.
2. Describe what you like
Share a few clues with your bartender:
- Your preferred spirit: gin, vodka, rum, whisky, tequila?
- The flavour profile: fruity, spicy, herbal, smoky, floral?
- The intensity: light and refreshing, or bold and powerful?
- What to avoid: too sweet, too bitter, citrus, mint?
Not an expert? No problem. Simply say “I like smooth flavours with a fruity touch” or “I’m looking for something surprising and spicy”. The team knows how to turn your wishes into a recipe.
3. Watch it come to life
Your bartender composes the cocktail in front of you: the shaker, the precise measures, the garnish. You watch your drink take shape.
4. Taste and adjust
Taste your creation. Too strong? Not sweet enough? We can adjust it on request. The goal is a cocktail you love.
Why Plumette for a tailor-made cocktail
Belgium’s highest-ranked bar
Plumette is Belgium’s No. 1 bar in the World’s Top 500 Bars 2026.
An intimate, hushed room
With twenty-five seats, you get real attention. Our bartenders take the time to talk with you, something that is hard to find in large, crowded bars.
Know-how
Our team works with modern and classic techniques, combining traditional know-how and new ideas to create balanced, surprising cocktails.
House-made ingredients
Our bartenders work with house-made ingredients, which give your cocktail a signature of its own.
No extra charge
Personalising your cocktail costs nothing more.
Directions you can ask for
Fruity and refreshing
Perfect for an aperitif or a summer evening: fresh fruit, light spirits such as gin or vodka, floral notes.
For example: “I want something light, with passion fruit and basil.”
Bold and spirit-forward
For lovers of strong flavours: a whisky or aged rum base, woody notes, warm spices, sometimes a touch of smoke.
For example: “I like whisky but find it too strong neat. Can you make something round and spicy?”
Surprising
Want to step outside your comfort zone? Ask for an unexpected pairing.
For example: “Surprise me with something I’ve never tasted.”
A classic, reinvented
Love a classic but want a variation? We can rework it with our own touch.
For example: “I love a Negroni, but can you make it less bitter and more floral?”
Tips for a successful order
- Be open to suggestions: if you hesitate between two directions, let your bartender guide you.
- Don’t be afraid of the unknown: the best discoveries happen outside your comfort zone. If your bartender suggests a surprising ingredient, give it a try.
- Come early in the evening: just after we open at 5 pm, the team has more time to try a few variations with you.
- Keep a note: if you love your creation, ask for its name or photograph the ingredients, so you can ask for it again next time.
No reservation is needed for a tailor-made cocktail, but we recommend booking a table, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings, when the bar fills up quickly. Plumette is at Rue de l’Épée 26, 1000 Brussels, in the Marolles, open Tuesday to Sunday from 5 pm to 1 am. More answers in our FAQ.
