Eden Mill, the independent Scottish distiller, has crafted a unique sugar syrup that’s set to tantalise the taste buds of cocktail enthusiasts.
This innovative concoction blends sweet, salty, and smoky flavours to add a bold twist to your favourite beverage.
The syrup’s distinctive character comes from a collaboration with East Neuk Salt Company, a local artisanal salt producer based in St Monans.
This coastal town, once a thriving sea salt producer in the 17th century, has seen its salt-making tradition revived after a 200-year hiatus.
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Eden Mill’s creation process is a testament to Scottish craftsmanship. The sea salt is hand-harvested from Grade A waters of the East Neuk and then smoked using cask staves from Eden Mill’s award-winning single malt whisky. This smoked salt is combined with sugar to create the unique syrup.
This complex cocktail modifier is designed to enhance various drinks, including gin serves, whisky cocktails, and mocktails.
Eden Mill suggests trying it in “The Guard Bridge Old Fashioned,” which includes 60ml of The Guard Bridge Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, 15ml of Smoked Salt Sugar Syrup, two dashes of aromatic bitters, and an orange twist.
To prepare, simply add all the ingredients into a jug with ice cubes and mix well. Place a large ice rock in a rocks glass and strain the cocktail over the top to fill. Finally, garnish with an orange twist atop the ice rock.
By marrying traditional methods with modern innovation, Eden Mill has created a product that captures the essence of Fife and promises to elevate the art of mixology.
Commenting on the partnership, Hannah Ingram, Head of Marketing at Eden Mill, said: “Fife is our home, and an integral part of our brand. It has such a rich larder and we want to celebrate this whenever we can – from sea salt to barley and botanicals.
“Our team was inspired by what East Neuk Salt Co are doing and we jumped at the chance to partner with them. The syrup is simply delicious – perfect in an Old Fashioned. With a palate pleasing combination of sweet, salt and smoke it immediately whisks you away to a beach barbecue on Fife’s stunning coastline.”
East Neuk Salt Company’s Founder, Darren Peattie, said: “It’s fantastic to collaborate with a local Fife business like Eden Mill. Combining their innovative spirit expertise with our unique smoked salt sugar blend, this partnership brings an exciting new dimension to the premium cocktail market, and we can’t wait to see how mixologists and consumers respond.”
For a limited time, each purchase of The Guard Bridge Blended Malt Scotch Whisky will come with a free bottle of the Smoked Salt Sugar Syrup from www.edenmill.com.
The sugar syrup is also available to try at Eden Mill’s two visitor experiences in St Andrews and Edinburgh.
Eden Mill’s soon-to-be-completed distillery, located just seven minutes from St Andrews, will open its doors to tourists from spring 2025.
