Cocktails
EDINBURGH BRAMBLE (The Queen´s Heart) £8.20
A perfect balance of sweet and sour. Dedicated to Margaret, Queen of Scots, who is said to have died of a broken heart merely days after her husband’s death. Cocktail based on the original Edinburgh gin, inspired by our city’s gin-heritage. Ingredients: Edinburgh Gin, Raspberry liqueur, lemon and sugar.
NEGRONI (The Castle Rock) £8.00
Bitter, herbal and dry. When made with Pickering’s gin it becomes The Castle Rock, a character suggestive of the majestic Edinburgh Castle that sits on an extinct volcano. Cocktail based on Pickering’s gin; a spirit distilled right in the heart of Edinburgh.
Ingredients: Pickering’s Gin, Campari, Antica Formula vermouth.
FRENCH MARTINI £6.95
A classy vodka cocktail laced with pineapple and raspberries. Easy to drink and dangerously boozy!
Ingredients: Smirnoff Vodka, Chambord liqueur, pineapple and raspberries.
PIMM´S SPRITZ £6.95
The nation’s favourite. Summery and deliciously refreshing.
Ingredients: Pimm’s no 1, Prosecco, elderflower cordial and soda.
MANGO-BERRY MULE £7.20
Our tropical twist on the classic Moscow Mule. A spicy kick with a fresh citrus finish.
Ingredients: Ciroc Mango Vodka, Chambord liqueur, lime and ginger beer.
MAI TAI £7.50
The most famous exotic-Tiki cocktail, dominated by rum and lime. A strong, tart character. Not particularly sweet, but extremely aromatic.
Ingredients: Morgan’s Dark&White Rum, Angostura Bitters, pineapple, lime and almond sugar.
FRENCH 75 £6.95
An all-time classic combination of gin and bubbles for any occasion. A simply sophisticated, sparkling gin cocktail. Eminently quaffable.
Ingredients: Tanqueray Sevilla Gin, Prosecco, lemon and sugar.
CARAMELIZED PORN STAR MARTINI £7.95
Exotic, sexy and sweet. Deliciously rich in caramel, the passionfruit vodka martini is a sure crowd pleaser.
Ingredients: Stoli Salted Caramel vodka, passion fruit, lemon and vanilla sugar.
BANANA OLD FASHIONED (The Sleeping Dragon) £9.00
Originally composed of water, sugar, bitters and whatever booze was in reach, our bonafide classic is finished with an Edinburgh single malt and a hint of banana liqueur. An auld Celtic tale of the dragon inspires the name of this cocktail: A dragon that one day ate so much it was forced to lay down, where he fell asleep and never woke up, creating what we know now as Arthur´s seat. Cocktail based on Glenkinchie single malt 12 years. Learn about its flavour profile in our whisky section.
Ingredients: Glenkinchie 12, Banana liqueur, Angostura and chocolate bitters.
LONG ISLAND ICED TEA £7.50
Our favourite twist on the classic Coke. This spirit enabler is a blend of 5 disparate liquors that give the iconic cocktail its deceptive look. Boozy, to say the least!
Ingredients: Smirnoff Vodka, Gordon’s Gin, Morgan’s White Rum, Jose Cuervo Tequila, Triple Sec liqueur, lemon, Coke and sugar.
BAILEY`S ESPRESSO MARTINI £7.95
An indulging mix of Bailey’s, coffee and vodka. Rich and lavishly smooth with a frothed finish. What’s not to like?
Ingredients: Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Bailey’s Irish Cream, espresso.
