Everything you need to know about Edinburgh's Cocktails in the City

What is Edinburgh’s Cocktails in the City event?

Edinburgh’s Cocktails in the City is back this year following a sell out event in 2014.

An evening of cocktail making and drinks entertainment, the festival brings together sixteen handpicked bars from across the city to create amazing cocktail concoctions under one roof. Visitors experience the capital city’s diverse and vibrant bar scene through one-to-one cocktail tuition by the finest bartenders, live cocktail demonstrations on the main stage and having a taste of signature cocktails crafted just for the show.

Visitors can enjoy one-to-one cocktail tuition by the cities finest bartenders, live cocktail demonstrations on the main stage by the best bars and fantastic music by DJ’s, along with great food.

Where is the festival held?

The festival will be held in the magnificent surroundings of the “Sistine Chapel of Edinburgh”, The Mansfield Traquair. The venue is absolutely unique with grand neo-Romanesque architecture and exquisite murals adorning the interior walls. The grandeur and beauty of the space make it a vital piece of Edinburgh’s architectural and artistic heritage and provide a stunning setting for a special cocktail night out for guests.

Mansfield Traquir. Picture: Contributed

Mansfield Traquair is located at 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB.

When?

The event is held on two nights, Thursday 29^th October and Friday, 30^th October from 6pm to 11pm.

Tickets

Tickets are £10 and include one cocktail, main stage demonstrations and a cocktail booklet. To book online please visit http://www.cocktailsinthecity.co.uk/

Highlights

The bar list

The best bars in Scotland’s capital will be in attendance featuring signature cocktails made from a full range of delightful drinks such as gin, beer, liqueurs and whisky that have been especially prepared for the festival.

These include:

• 56 North

• Chaophraya

• Treacle

• The Blackbird

• Juniper Bar

• Harvey Nichols

• Bar Soba

• Hoot The Redeemer

• The Jolly Botanist

• The Whistle Stop Barber Shop

• Heads & Tales.

FAQs:

Can under-18s attend the event? No we are afraid it is over-18s only

Cocktails recipes:

Picture: Treacle

Picture: 56 North

Picture: Juniper

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