It’s Burns Night on January 25th and whilst tartan can be quite cute, we think haggis and poetry are an acquired taste… So it’s nice to see a few bars making an effort for those not quite so Scottish this weekend.
Vinopolis are offering a Whisky tour tasting experience – you’ll be a connoisseur by the end of it and it’s a fun way to learn – whilst Kettners are offering complimentary champagne to anyone arriving on Monday night brave enough to wear a kilt.
The Ebury have mixed Frangelico and Amaretto with whisky to create ‘The Scotch Lyricist’ (which I’m sure wouldn’t win the approval of Sean Connery, but sounds pretty tasty).
Talisker Whisky are also shaking a Scottish stereotype and in an act of generosity are giving away lovely curved-bottom whisky glasses in bars up and down the country – check out www.taliskerburnsnight.co.uk for details.
Cocktail of the Week: The Talisker Burns Cocktail
25ml Talisker 10 year old
10ml Green Ginger Wine
Ginger Ale
Wedge of Fresh Lime
Method:
Build your cocktail over ice by first pouring the Talisker and ginger wine into a highball glass; top up with ginger ale and garnish with a squeeze of fresh lime.
