We love cocktails and we know that you guys love cocktails just as much. So…. the lovely people at Cocktails in The City have given us a pair of tickets to giveaway to their Edinburgh event on 23rd October 6pm – 11pm.
Cocktails In The City is a one-night festival of cocktails that gathers Edinburgh’s most exciting and innovative bars all under one roof. This fabulous event takes place on October 23rd in the beautiful Mansfield Traquair, Cocktails In The City welcomes both cocktail aficionados and curious bar-gazers from all over the world to experience the most delicious drinks Edinburgh has to offer without having to walk more than a few steps – no trams, no taxis and no buses! Whether you’re a cocktail expert or a beginner there’s something for everyone.
Cocktails In The City will feature fifteen of Edinburgh’s finest bars bars in pop up form: from the glamorous surrounding of Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Bar to the quirky cool speakeasy bar of Panda and Sons.
All guests are greeted with an immersive and interactive experience that teases all the senses. Boasting free cocktail making classes, one-on-one tuition with some of the world’s finest mixologists and industry experts, guests are invited to learn the art of cocktail making and try creative concoctions with the ultimate professionals.
As well as showcasing the UK’s finest bars, bartenders and cocktails, guests will be able to enjoy delicious edible alcoholic treats in the Sweets and Treats Zone or enjoy a complimentary Harvey Nichols beauty SOS Makeover with nail, hair and beauty technicians on hand to help you look a million dollars and one lucky visitor may also win a Tsing Tao/ Cocktails in the City VESPA.
Who’s attending?
The list of who will be making fantastic cocktails is ever growing. At the time of publishing this post confirmed bars and brands are –
Harvey Nichols Forth Floor & Chase Marmalade Vodka
G&V Royal Mile Hotel & Haig Club
Chaophraya & Havana Club Rum
Juniper Bar & No.3 Gin
Gusto Bar and Restaurant & Chambord
Panda and Sons & Polugar
The Blackbird & Belvedere Vodka
56 North & Whitley Neill Gin
The Priory Bar and Restaurant & Lamb’s Navy Rum
Sygn
The Voodoo Rooms
99 Hanover Street
Clouds and Soil
This sounds like a fantastic night and if we weren’t out of Edinburgh we’d be there too! There are lots of our favourite bars and favourite brands attending. Additional cocktails are available on the night and are priced at a reasonable £6. Food and private tastings are also available on the night.
For more information on the Edinburgh event check out the Cocktails in the City website or follow them on twitter @Cocktailsinthec.
The Prize
A pair of tickets to attend the Edinburgh event on 23rd October 6pm-11pm. Each ticket includes free entry into the event and 2 free cocktails.
How to win?
Simply comment below and tell us what is your favourite cocktail and why and our favourite will win 🙂
The boring part
- There will be ONE winner.
- Open to UK residents aged 18 and over.
- Competition closes 6pm Friday 17th.
- This event is only on 23rd October so must be free to attend on this date.
- Winner must make contact within 72 hours of receiving notification of winning to find out how to claim their prize. After this time
- Our decision is final.
Good Luck!
Her x
ps. Thanks to Cocktails in the City for the images and information used in this post!
I’ll go first, mine is a strawberry mojito. Its refreshing and very easy to drink!
Mine is a Singapore Sling! First tasted at a local hotel, it had many flavours, my taste buds were going crazy! Was refreshing and had a kick.
A French Martini is the perfect, smooth, frothy mix of sour and sweet which sets my tastebuds alight!
I love a Pink Gin Fizz. Fun, flirty and refreshing.
Anything with pineapple and coconut Malibu .
Would love to join in this fun evening .
In my humble estimations, the best cocktail in the world is a Negroni. Gin, campari and red vermouth in equal measures, a few ice cubes, a slice of orange and there you have it. Great for an aperitif, digestif, getting the party started or relaxing when the party’s finished.
If it had to be just one, I’d go for a Strawberry Daiquiri, Thai Style. Fresh strawberries and lime for the light and fruity notes and the rum and strawberry liqueur for the sweetness and punch. For the exotic twist (The Bangkok bar in Broughton Street does fantastic ones by the way!), add lychee.
Zingy, light and fresh – it’s always ticked all the boxes for me.
My favorite cocktail is one I gave a name to almost 20 years ago to capture te essence of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, namely: “Invigoration” which is serve in a tall glass over crushed ice and consists of a healture of Invergordon single malt whiskey; oodles equal measure of fine champagne ; topped with oodles of cranberry juice and topped with a sprig of mint.