So, an email comes through inviting us to a Sunday afternoon gin masterclass at Edinburgh Gin and we said we’d have to check our diaries. Que us frantically checking the calendar and rearranging stuff we had already planned. As the masterclass approached we both were excited. We’ve been to an Innis & Gunn beer tasting afternoon and knew we’d need to make sure that we had plenty to eat as they can often be a boozy affair. Make sure if you’re planning on coming to an Edinburgh Gin masterclass that you leave the car at home and take the bus or walk! You’ll see why as you read the post.
Edinburgh Gin brewery is situated behind pretty thick glass windows which we were informed on the tour are inferno proof! And should anything go wrong we’d be pretty safe in the bar area, otherwise known as Heads and Tails.
First on the list was a club clover with a twist.
In order to make two servings you will need – 50ml Edinburgh Raspberry Gin, 25ml fresh lemon juice and a dash of egg white.
This was my favourite of the three. It was slightly bitter but refreshing. Something which I could probably drink all afternoon and then realise I should have stopped several drinks back.
Next up was a Flip.
I got in on the action this time. Having previously worked in a bar it was a treat making cocktails again. To make two servings of the Flip you need – 100ml Edinburgh Rhubarb and Ginger Gin, 50ml apple juice, 2 eggs and 2 dashes of bitter.
Finally Mr Edinburger had a chance to make a Martineze (sp?) For this you need 25ml martini and 25ml Edinburgh’s Christmas Gin and 2 dashes of orange bitters.
This was Mr E’s favourite. It was slightly too strong for me, I prefer something a bit more bitter and less alcoholic tasting.
So 3 cocktails later and a tour of the distillery and we were ready for home! It was a great afternoon and a fantastic idea for a girlie day out or even something to consider as part of a leaving do or hen party. We had a fantastic afternoon and left bleary eyed and in need of some food. The staff are all fantastic and very passionate about Edinburgh Gin. The group idea was an excellent idea and by the end of it we had all gotten over our shyness (that was maybe something to do with the Gin?).
Tickets for the masterclasses are priced at £25 but considering you get a G&T and 3 full sized cocktails it’s worth every penny. If you liked the sound of the Edinburgh Gin Club the next event is a gin and cheese tasting with IJ Mellis. Find out more here.
Her x
Now have the words of the Rolling Stones “Honky Tonk Woman” swirling in my mind. Sounds like a fun afternoon at Edinburgh Gin.
That looks a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Must check out Heads and Tails bar when I am back in Edinburgh.