Tales of the Outdated City – the place each sip tells a narrative!
The Edinburgh Marriott Lodge Holyrood at the moment (October 2, 2024) unveiled a brand new storytelling cocktail menu, Tales of the Outdated City, created in collaboration with Bacardi. Impressed by the wealthy historical past of Scotland’s capital, the menu takes visitors on a fascinating journey by means of the tales, legends, and landmarks of Edinburgh’s Outdated City.
‘Tales of the Outdated City’ options eight signature cocktails that pay tribute to the mysteries and legends of Edinburgh’s historic Outdated City. Every cocktail recipe, designed by Bacardi and the Lodge’s mixologists, replicate the essence of its namesake with each sip telling an interesting story – from the Mercat Cross to Greyfriars Bobby and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein – which was filmed in and across the Lodge’s neighbouring cobbled closes final month.
To raise the brand new cocktail menu and create extra of an expertise for patrons and visitors, Edinburgh Marriott Lodge Holyrood teamed up with social enterprise Invisible Cities to design a self-guided exploration tour of the well-known landmarks and factors of curiosity impressed by every signature cocktail.
This immersive strolling tour takes within the metropolis’s most intriguing historic websites, all of that are on the doorstep of the resort, from Canongate Kirk and the legendary Royal Mile to Edinburgh’s eerie underground vaults. Alongside the way in which, visitors will uncover the secrets and techniques of Mercat Cross, St Giles’ Cathedral, based in 1124 by King David I, and encounter Edinburgh’s beloved Greyfriars Bobby, while exploring the wonders of Dynamic Earth and the majestic Arthur’s Seat.
Commencing from Canongate Kirk, a serene and historic web site famend as the ultimate resting place of poets and kings, the Canongate Kir Royale presents a regal twist on this cocktail class: Elderflower liqueur blends with British glowing wine, topped with a sprig of contemporary thyme. A becoming drink for the the Aristocracy that when graced these hallowed grounds, with a contact of floral magnificence that nods to the attractive church gardens. Serve – Flute. St Germain elderflower liqueur, British glowing wine, thyme
The subsequent cease results in the enduring Royal Mile, with its cobbled streets and historic landmarks, it’s the beating coronary heart of Edinburgh’s Outdated City. The Royal Mile Treatment is a traditional cocktail with a Scottish twist. Mix of Scotch whisky, lemon, and ginger. Serve – Rocks Glass with ice. Craigellachie 13, peated scotch, lemon juice, ginger & lemongrass syrup, orange bitters and candied ginger.
Transferring to the historic Royal Mile, the menu faucets into the hidden depths of Edinburgh’s mysterious underground vaults with The Enchanted Vault, a darkish and seductive cocktail. Mixture of rum, port, and a splash of blood orange liqueur, garnished with a twist of burnt orange peel. The deep, wealthy flavours of this drink are as complicated because the tales hidden within the metropolis’s chambers, good for many who admire a cocktail with depth and character. Serve – Martini Glass; Bacardi Ocho, Port of Leith White Port, Fortunate Liqueur Orange, sprint of Angostura Bitters and burnt orange peel.
After an interesting journey by means of Edinburgh’s underground, head to the historic Mercat Cross, a proud image of town’s historic market the place retailers and townsfolk as soon as gathered. The Mercat Mule channels this energetic spirit! A sturdy mix of vodka, ginger beer, and domestically made peach liqueur with bursts of contemporary raspberries. The fragile notes within the ginger carry heat to the drink, reflecting the bustling power of commerce and celebration that when stuffed this historic sq.. Serve – Rocks Glass. Gray Goose vodka, Fortunate Liqueur peach, lemon, peach bitters, contemporary raspberries, mint, ginger beer. (Additionally accessible as a mocktail)
From Mercat Cross, the Tales of the Outdated City takes in one among Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, St Giles’ Cathedral, a notable filming location for the brand new Frankenstein film. This historic web site impressed the creation of the Mary Shelley cocktail with a darkish and mysterious concoction of vodka, infused with the group’s personal distinctive twist on traditional Bloody Mary components. Serve – Highball Glass. Gray Goose vodka, port, tomato juice, lemon, Worchester sauce, Chorrito sizzling sauce, peated whisky spritz.
A tribute to Edinburgh’s most loyal canine, Greyfriars Bobby, The Loyal Greyfriars is a heartwarming cocktail that blends Scotch whisky and a contact of heather honey. This drink is a celebration of friendship and loyalty, very similar to the little canine who guarded his grasp’s grave. The addition of heather, symbolic of Scotland’s rugged mountains and crags, provides a floral notice that enhances the whisky’s heat. Serve – Rocks Glass with ice. Aberfeldy 12 YO, Heather honey syrup, Angostura bitters, orange bitters.
Two additional stops embrace Dynamic Earth, a spot of exploration, the place the Earth’s dramatic previous involves life with the Dynamic Earthquake cocktail a daring and explosive creation, combining the punchy flavours of tequila with candy Scottish rhubarb, an area favorite. The result’s a cocktail that evokes the Earth’s energy, with layers of flavour that evolve just like the forces of nature. Serve – Flute. Patron silver tequila, rhubarb liqueur, lemon, orgeat & rhubarb soda.
The ultimate cocktail, and vacation spot is Arthur’s Seat, Arthur’s Elevation captures the exhilarating expertise of standing atop Edinburgh’s most well-known hill. A refreshing mix of gin, native bramble liqueur, lemon and bursts of coconut, this cocktail’s crisp flavours evoke the candy and breathtaking views of town from above. Serve – Martini Glass. Bombay Sapphire, Fortunate Liqueur bramble, lemon, coconut syrup, egg white. (Arthur’s Elevation can be accessible as a mocktail)
Yubaraj Tiwari, Lead Bartender at Edinburgh Marriott Lodge Holyrood, stated:
“Every cocktail on the Tales of Outdated City menu tells a narrative, connecting the wealthy tapestry of Edinburgh’s previous and current. We’re on the beating coronary heart of the Outdated City so what higher strategy to pay tribute to the historic landmarks on our doorstep, giving all who keep or go to the chance to savour the expertise, and permit the historical past and legends of the Outdated City unfold with each sip and lift a toast to town’s enduring tales.”
Zakia Moulaoui, Founder and CEO at Invisible Cities, stated:
“Invisible Cities is worked up to associate with the Edinburgh Marriott Lodge Holyrood on this new thrilling strolling tour. As consultants within the Outdated City, we all know every place fairly nicely and are excited to have resort visitors uncover these areas too.”
For extra details about Edinburgh Marriott Lodge Holyrood go to www.marriott.com/edimh and to search out out extra about Invisible Cities please go to invisible-cities.org.
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