Caorunn Gin, the gin Scottish premium brand made from pure Scottish Highland water and Celtic botanicals, has hosted a summer cocktail competition in Edinburgh.
Date:
Mon, 26 Jul 2010
Source:
Caorunn/Burt Greener Communications
The Caorunn Cocktail Challenge, which took place in Hawke & Hunter’s Secret Garden, put Edinburgh’s best bartenders to the test during an afternoon of cocktail creativity and showmanship.
The winner was Ben Murdoch from Tonic Bar in the capital. Ben dazzled the judges by showcasing his exceptional mixology skills as he triumphed over stiff competition from a selection of Edinburgh’s leading bartenders.
In a three-hour trial, Ben and his fellow entrants were tested to the limits in rounds where they proved their creativity against the clock. Entrant’s cocktails were judged on flavor, aroma, technical ability, presentation, creativity, discussion and name by a panel of industry experts.
The contest, which was hosted by Caorunn during a unique Highland Garden Party, was devised to challenge, celebrate and showcase Edinburgh’s bartending community like no other. The city’s high standard of mixology skill shone throughout the evening with entries from leading bars including Oloroso, The Voodoo Rooms, Tigerlily, Tonic, Below Stairs and Sygn among others.
Prize money of £200 and bottles of Caorunn were up for grabs as bartenders battled it out by creating one original Caorunn cocktail concoction to present to the judges. Infused with five Celtic botanicals, Caorunn’s crisp, dry taste provided the perfect base for a host of cutting-edge cocktails and bartenders wowed the crowd with their innovative drinks.
Ben’s winning cocktail is called 'Don’t Thistle my Pink' and comprises 50ml Caorunn Scottish Gin, 20ml Glenlivet Whisky, 20ml Raspberry Gomme Syrup, one Lavender Stem and a Thistle Garnish.
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