The Skinny Cocktail Column: May 2011

The EH10 is inspired by the Gimlet cocktail, with blueberry added as a twist on the cherry element present in the classic Aviation. Inventor Bex Hand, from Montpeliers of Bruntsfield says, "I wanted to use primarily local ingredients to reflect Edinburgh Gin’s Scottish provenance. With this in mind, the tabasco seems a bit out of place but I wanted to give some heat to the overall taste of the cocktail to balance the sweet ingredients."

EH10 by Bex Hand, Montpeliers of Bruntsfield

37.5ml Edinburgh Gin
37.5ml Roses Lime Cordial
25ml S Blueberry liqueur (Scottish blueberry liqueur based on whisky, with honey)
4 dots Angostura bitters
Splash Tabasco

Shake and double strain. Serve in a classic coupette style glass. Garnish with fresh lime.