Top 50 Cocktail Bars

Lucky Liquor co.

Edinburgh, Midlothian

Edinburgh’s cocktail scene is growing stronger year-on-year, bolstered by gems such as Lucky Liquor co.

The bar takes 13 bottles of spirits, which are used to make a selection of cocktails that are available for 13 weeks.

While the menu changes so frequently, past drinks have included the Heirloom, a gin and tomato infusion with rosato vermouth and amaro; Dead, Dead Tom’s Dead, made with whisky, smoky cherry, pineapple, lime and spiced baked banana; and Peacherine, made with bourbon, peach aperitif, blood orange, lemon, IPA reduction and amaro.

Other drinks have included the Simpatico, featuring Sloe gin; Ceviche Sour, made with tequila and lychee; and the Rally Racer, made with Bourbon.

The bar is a refreshing space to be, featuring wide open spaces and bright, white tiles for the walls and nice light woods for the tables.

The staff exude a cool Edinburgh vibe, but are very approachable and friendly, as well as forthcoming with suggestions and general banter.

Lucky Liquor is also related to Bramble, Mothership and the Last Word Cocktail Saloon.

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