These recipes showcase British pantry staples with Scottish twists, designed for mixologists who value shelf-stable ingredients.
Three drinks highlight iconic Scottish flavours like heather honey, wild berries, and Feragaia (a Scottish non-alcoholic spirit), while others use UK-wide staples like elderflower and black tea.
All rely on preserved components – cordials, syrups, and infused vinegars – that maintain their character in a stocked larder.
1. Heather Honey & Raspberry Fizz
(Scottish twist)
Ingredients:
- 100ml raspberry cordial (made with Scottish berries)
- 15ml heather honey syrup
- 10ml bottled lemon juice
- Sparkling water
Method:
Mix cordial, honey syrup, and lemon juice in a glass. Top with sparkling water and ice. Garnish with dried raspberries.
2. Smoky Maple “Old Fashioned”
Ingredients:
- 4oz spiced black tea (e.g., cinnamon-orange blend)
- 1oz maple syrup
- Dash of aromatic bitters
- Orange peel (dried, for garnish)
Method:
Brew tea and cool. Stir with maple syrup and bitters over ice. Garnish with orange peel.
3. Forager’s Bramble Shrub
(Scottish twist)
Ingredients:
- 50ml blackberry shrub (vinegar-based syrup)
- 15ml rosehip & juniper syrup
- Sparkling water
Method:
Shake syrups with ice, strain into a glass, and top with sparkling water. Add toasted oats as garnish.
4. Elderflower-Lemon Spritz
Ingredients:
- 50ml elderflower cordial
- 25ml preserved lemon juice
- 150ml tonic water
- Dried mint leaves (optional)
Method:
Combine cordial and lemon juice in a glass. Add tonic water and ice. Crush dried mint over the top.
5. Feragaia Coastal Bramble
(Scottish twist)
Ingredients:
- 50ml Feragaia (Scottish non-alc spirit)
- 15ml ginger syrup
- 10ml lemon cordial
- Ginger ale
Method:
Shake Feragaia, ginger syrup, and lemon cordial. Strain over ice and top with ginger ale.
Key Scottish ingredients used: Heather honey, wild berries, Feragaia spirit, and foraged botanicals like juniper. Most components (cordials, syrups, teas) are larder-friendly, requiring no refrigeration until opened.
