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While we’d never advocate immoderate alcohol consumption, these Edinburgh and Glasgow bars have become synonymous with their signature drink, so it’d be a
shame not to see what the fuss is about, right? Suzy Pope says chin-chin!
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WHITE RUSSIANS AT LEBOWSKI’S
This lively West End bar has two pages of its menu
dedicated to White Russians, an homage to The Dude. Who knew there were so many ways to mix
vodka, Kahlua and milk.
BOOZY MILKSHAKES AT BOOZY COW
Head to this burger and cocktail joint for their alcoholic
milkshakes. Mason jars overflowing with whipped
cream, topped with cookies and donuts come with a kick. Is it a desert or a drink? Who cares, it’s delicious.
GIN & TONIC AT THE JOLLY BOTANIST
The Jolly Botanist is home to juniper scientists and steampunk surroundings. The menu is a graph,
demonstrating the perfect pairings of gin and garnish.
VODKA COCKTAILS AT THE SECRET ARCADE
Tucked down a narrow Cockburn Street close, the
Secret Arcade’s vodka menu is five pages long and shows off the versatility of the spirit. Cocktails for all
tastes are split into spicy, sweet and fruity.
PUNCH BOWLS AT 52 CANOES TIKI DEN
It’s all about tiki masks, ceramic mugs and cocktails on fire at 52 Canoes. Rummy punch bowls packed
with tropical fruit are made for sharing and are served
flaming. POT-TAILS AT ROSELEAF
Add a bit of class to your cocktail evening with a pot- tail from the Roseleaf bar in Leith. Teapots filled with
fruity cocktails in the doily-covered surroundings evoke
a scene from Alice in Wonderland, but with
more booze.
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This secret speakeasy basement bar has taken spirit and mixers to the next level. The fernet and coke will
MOONSHINE AT ABSURD BIRD
A slice of the deep south in central Glasgow, Absurd Bird does fried chicken and moonshine. Cocktails mixed
with “not gin” and “not vodka” whisper of prohibition
and make-do alcohol.
TIKI COCKTAILS AT THE TIKI BAR & KITSCH INN
This basement bar is where tropical cocktails come in ceramic tiki mugs, glass skulls and coconut shells.
The flaming volcano sharing bowl is guaranteed to get
groups giggling.
FROZEN COCKTAILS AT REVOLUTION
Cool off with a frozen cocktail at this Soviet-themed bar.
Like a slushie for grown-ups, a frozen daiquiri or cherry woo woo is just the thing for hot city days. Happy Day
deals are easy on the wallet too.
GIN & JUICE AT GIN71
This swanky cocktail joint specialises in all things
juniper. Craft gins are paired with homemade tonic and the menu is like a public service pamphlet on how to
garnish a G&T properly.
BLOODY MARYS AT THE BUNGO
Whether you’re looking for hair of the dog or a boozy brunch, head to The Bungo where six different kinds
of Bloody Mary are on offer, including a Tom Yum Thai
version. It’s like a meal in a glass.
BUCKY AT NICE N’ SLEAZY’S
Dirty food and dirty drinks are the theme at Nice n’
Sleazy’s. It doesn’t get much dirtier than the cult, Scottish staple; Buckfast. Drink it on its own, in an
elaborate cocktail or with a mixer.
FORTIFIED WINE AT KELVINGROVE CAFÉ
Usually festering at the back of your parents’ drinks
make you wonder why you’ve been wasting your time cupboard, this late night café is giving a new lease of life
on the basics. to fortified wine with their innovative cocktail menu.
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