Pickering’s Gin at the launch of Juniper’s autumn/winter cocktail menu
EdinburghFoody was out and about on Thursday at Juniper Edinburgh, trying out the launch of their new autumn/winter cocktail menu, including the overall winning cocktail at last week’s Cocktails in the City, the Cockburn’s Walk, which Juniper won, in association with Pickering’s Gin.
A cocktail of Pickering’s Gin, Cockburn’s Port, raspberries, cherry and chocolate bitters, it is garnished with orange and a physalis. This winning cocktail has meant Juniper has guaranteed their spot at #CITCEdin next year and a chance to defend their cocktail title.
The Cockburn’s Walk, just one of the cocktails on offer at Juniper
Other cocktails on offer on the night was the Tipsy Dutchess, made with Ketel One Vodka, lemon, passion fruit, with a red wine foam. Whilst it looked pretty as a picture, it’s one of those cocktails that needs to be drunk quite quickly as the foam has a tendency to split, which isn’t a nice texture in the mouth.
Tipsy Dutchess using Ketel One Vodka
I loved the simplicity of the Tanqueray Gin and tonic served just as it should be, simply poured into a big fishbowl glass.
Tanqueray served just as a gin and tonic should be in a big fishbowl glass
Juniper also put on some rather delicious bar bites to help soak up the alcohol, including a spiced lentil dahl, steak and peppercorn sauce, and in my mind, one of the best mac n cheeses, you’ll find in the city.
Mac n cheese – fabulous bar bites at Juniper Edinburgh
If you’re looking for a place to enjoy cocktails in Edinburgh, head to Juniper. With its stunning views and really personable bar staff, who know how to mix award winning cocktails, you’re guaranteed a great evening.
Juniper
20 Princes Street
Edinburgh EH2 2AN
www.juniperedinburgh.co.uk
