The Perfect Mix
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The Perfect Mix At One Square, we appreciate that the difference between a good bar and a great one is all in the details. From the Scottish Ionian marble on the bar to over 100 different varieties of gin proudly positioned behind it, we have spent considerable time perfecting the finer points. The same can be said of our cocktails, with a real emphasis on premium ingredients, well-crafted and served with style. While gin is, as you may well have guessed, something of a house speciality, our wine list has also been expertly considered, with a concise selection of our favourite reds and whites available by the glass. Why not make yourself comfortable, choose a few dishes from our Small Plates menu and spend some quality time with us? An Introduction to Gin Invented in Holland around the 17th century, Genever was originally a medicinal remedy for all kinds of ailments and was later discovered by English troops fighting in the 80 year war who marvelled at the ‘Dutch Courage’ the elixir gave them. They brought the concoction home to London where it was refined and became gin. From Gin Lane to the 1920s speakeasies, Swinging London to Studio 54 – styles may have changed but gin remains as iconic as ever. One Square Gin It’s no secret that gin is our passion at One Square, so when the opportunity arose to produce our very own small batch right here in Edinburgh we were most excited indeed. Of course, we were inspired by the 100 plus different varieties behind the bar, not to mention the many guests that have joined us for a G&T over the years. Starting with a traditional recipe, we got our heads together with our friends at Pickering’s Gin at Summerhall and selected over 15 botanicals from across the world. After all, Edinburgh, and in particular the port of Leith, has a long and rich history of global trade, so we thought it only right that this should be reflected in the end product. The result is a truly globetrotting gin, hand- made with only the finest natural ingredients. Mediterranean liquorice and orris root add a heady kick, while juniper and fragrant Scottish heather are harvested much closer to home. Notes of pink grapefruit, lime and anise are combined to create a citrusy, easy-drinking gin that refreshes and invigorates in equal measure. By the bottle Available to purchase at the bar ONE SQUARE GIN 700ml 49.95 ONE SQUARE GIN 350ml 26.00 Our Ginnasium tasting experience is a fun and interactive way to learn more about our favourite tipple. Led by our Gin Expert, who will demonstrate the processes involved in gin distillation and encourage you to indulge your senses as you get to know the botanicals and junipers that make gin so distinctive, each tasting experience is customised just for you. Best of all though, you’ll be invited to batch your very own miniature One Square Gin from a barrel, add a wax seal and stick on a personalised label before taking it home. WHAT TO EXPECT.. Juniper water to start 4 gins of your choice paired with recommended tonic A full demonstration throughout the experience showing how gin comes to life Wax and seal your own bottle of One Square Gin to take away £35 per person Please speak to a member of our staff for more information It’s a Gin Thing It’s no secret gin is our passion at One Square. Choosing from one of our 100 plus gins can be quite daunting. Our expert bar team have made this easier for you. One Square Gin OUR PERFECT SERVE 15.00 A double measure served over ice, garnished with a sprig of clapped thyme and a grapefruit twist paired with Cushiedoos superior tonic water. Cushiedoos premium tonic is made with mountain water from the Cairngorms and a blend of Scottish heather, Scottish silver birch, yellow gentian and wormwood. Cushiedoos is natural, contains no quinine and is low in sugar. A ONE SQUARE FAVOURITE 10.00 Drum roll... our gin experts have been working tirelessly to bring you a ginnovative cocktail using none other than One Square gin. We believe simplicity is key to get the taste buds tingling, this concoction features a refreshing fruit fusion and can only be described as a cocktail with a royal touch. One Square Gin, raspberry, lemon, orange, homemade syrup, Chartreuse Green, prosecco crown The Gin List We have selected a delectable collection of the world’s greatest gins – catering to every palate for your drinking pleasure. SCOTLAND 25ml ONE SQUARE 5.50 ARBIKIE KIRSTY’S GIN 5.50 ARBIKIE AK’S GIN 5.50 CROSSBILL 6.00 GARDEN SHED GIN 6.50 HOUSE OF ELRICK 6.00 MAKAR 5.50 ISLE OF COLONSAY 6.00 EDEN MILL 5.00 PICKERING’S 5.50 PICKERING’S 1947 6.00 HILL & HARBOUR GIN Galloway 6.00 EDINBURGH CANNONBALL 5.50 KINTYRE GIN 5.00 VERDANT DRY GIN 5.50 SEA GLASS DEERNESS 5.50 DAFFY’S 5.50 NB 5.50 BLACKWOOD’S VINTAGE 40% 4.50 HENDRICK’S 4.50 CAORUNN 5.00 EDINBURGH 4.50 STIRLING 5.50 ISLE OF HARRIS 6.00 OLD RAJ 46% 4.50 OLD RAJ 55% 5.50 DARNLEY’S VIEW 4.50 DARNLEY’S VIEW SPICED 4.50 THE BOTANIST 5.50 PORTER’S 6.00 BOË SUPERIOR 4.50 ROCK ROSE 5.50 STRATHEARN CLASSIC 6.00 ENGLAND 25ml BEEFEATER 4.00 BEEFEATER 24 4.50 BEEFEATER BURROUGH’S RESERVE 11.00 BERKELEY SQUARE 6.50 BOMBAY SAPPHIRE 4.00 BOODLES 4.50 LANGLEY’S GIN 5.00 BULLARDS NORWICH DRY GIN 6.50 COTSWOLDS DRY GIN 5.00 SALCOMBE GIN 6.00 DODD’S 7.00 OPHIR ORIENTAL SPICED 4.50 EDGERTON PINK 4.50 MARTIN MILLER’S 4.50 MARTIN MILLER’S WESTBOURNE 5.00 NO.3 5.50 SIPSMITH 4.50 BROKER’S 4.50 FIFTY POUNDS 5.00 OXLEY 7.50 WHITLEY NEILL 4.50 TANQUERAY 4.50 TANQUERAY 10 4.50 TANQUERAY RANGPOUR 5.00 HAYMAN’S OLD TOM 4.50 PLYMOUTH 4.50 GORDON’S 4.00 GORDON’S SLOE 4.50 PORTOBELLO ROAD 4.50 OLD ENGLISH 6.00 WILLIAM CHASE ELEGANT 6.50 BROCKMAN’S 5.50 STAR OF BOMBAY 7.50 THOMAS DAKIN 5.50 SILENT POOL 6.00 BLOOM 5.00 IRELAND 25m DRUMSHANBO GUNPOWDER GIN 6.50 SHORTCROSS 6.00 USA 25ml BROOKLYN 6.00 DEATH’S DOOR 6.50 NO.209 6.00 LEOPOLD’S 6.00 CANADA 25ml UNGAVA 5.50 HOLLAND 25ml BOLS GENEVER 5.50 SLOANE’S DRY 4.50 FRANCE 25ml SAFFRON GIN 5.00 G’VINE NOUAISON 6.00 G’VINE FLORAISON 6.50 SPAIN 25ml GIN MARE 6.50 NORDES 6.50 XORIGUER MAHON 5.50 ALKKEMIST GIN 7.50 W&H BOTANIC PREMIUM LONDON DRY GIN 5.00 PUERTO DE INDIA STRAWBERRY 6.00 ITALY 25ml TOVEL BLOOD 12.00 SWEDEN 25ml SPIRIT OF HVEN ORGANIC 6.00 DENMARK 25ml NJORD 24.00 GERMANY 25m MONKEY 47 7.00 ELEPHANT DRY 6.50 AUSTRALIA 25ml FOUR PILLARS 6.50 WEST WINDS THE SABRE 6.00 INK GIN 7.00 BELGIUM 25ml BLIND TIGER IMPERIAL SECRET 6.50 BLIND TIGER PIPER CUBEBA 7.00 FILLIERS DRY 6.00 JAPAN 25ml KINOBI 7.50 Check with your server and see if we have any special gins hot off the stills… SPARKLING GIN 25ml KAAVA GIN 7.00 KAAVA ROSE GIN 7.00 FLAVOURED GIN 25ml BOE SCOTTISH BRAMBLE 5.50 BOE PEACH & HIBISCUS 5.50 BOE VIOLET 5.50 EDINBURGH ELDERFLOWER 4.50 EDINBURGH RASPBERRY 4.50 Tonic Water at One Square Tonic water has been drunk for centuries as a preventative for Malaria owing to the primary ingredient, quinine; a bitter alkaloid extracted from the bark of the Cinchona tree. It is said that the Spanish were the first to use the bark of the Cinchona tree in the early 1630s when the Countess of Chinchon contracted malaria. BRITVIC TONIC / SLIMLINE 200ml 2.50 In British pubs since 1938, Britvic has expanded to be UK’s #1 still soft drink supplier and continues to develop their extensive drinks line BTW TONIC SYRUP 200ml 3.50 Hand crafted in the heart of London to a traditional Victorian recipe, BTW is a dark coloured, all-natural tonic syrup. Quinine is extracted straight from South American Cinchona bark using heat & water and no other botanicals are added, this prevents your palette becoming confused. Any gin you choose to mix with BTW becomes the star of the show. FENTIMANS TONIC 125ml 3.50 The bold and brazen flavour of lemongrass and quinine in Fentimans was made for one reason and one reason only... to mix with gin! A goal that they have most certainly achieved with a zesty tonic that is in fact a tiny bit alcoholic. Fentimans is best enjoyed with a big, flavourful gin. FEVER TREE TONIC 200ml 3.00 Using spring water and 8 natural botanical flavours including quinine imported from Rwanda and the Congo, to the bitter oranges from Tanzania, has brought about a tonic of true quality that perfectly accompanies some of the gins we serve here at One Square. The tiny champagne-like bubbles that rise help to capture the aromas of the gins and enhance their natural taste. There are no artificial sweeteners, flavourings or reservatives used in the making of Fever Tree. 1724 TONIC WATER 200ml 4.00 An exciting addition to our already scintillating tonic selection, 1724 is a premium brand made with quinine from high on the Peruvian Inca trail, and pure Patagonian spring water.