Scotland’s UK cocktail champ set to mix it with world’s best

By Michael MacLeod

A SCOTS barman has been crowned the best cocktail maker and shaker in the UK.

Ryan Chetiyawardana wowed celebrity judge Marco Pierre White to beat contenders from around the country with his exceptional tipple, the Three Storm Flip.

Now the Bramble Bar star will represent the UK competing against the world’s finest bartenders from Japan, Dubai and South America.

A tense final at Kent House in London’s Knightsbridge saw 15 bartenders whittled down to the final two.

Ryan went head-to-head with Andreas Tsanos from Zuma in London to battle it out for the grand prize.

Top chef Mr Pierre White said: “What I wanted to see was someone who could engage me, give me something I’d never had before and that was exactly what Ryan did.

Andy Murray inspires new ‘Perfect Serve’ cocktail

By SHAUN MILNE

A SCOTS pub has created a cocktail inspired by tennis star Andy Murray.

Pub Bond 9, on Commercial Street in Leith are mixing their ‘Perfect Serve’ in celebration of the Scot reaching the final four.

The ingredients include Wimbledon-sponsor Lanson NV Champagne, Hendrick’s Gin, basil, syrup and of course – strawberries.

Manager Chris Flint said: “We wanted to create something to show our support for Andy – the name seemed appropriate after his strong service.”

Andy Murray fans will be able to watch their hero in action on a giant 25 square metre television set in Edinburgh city centre.

The huge screen – sited on Festival Square – was installed in preparation of the Olympics in 2012.

But councillors have given the go-ahead to show the tennis action live tonight.

Culture leader councillor Deirdre Brock said: “I’m sure everyone in Edinburgh is rooting for Andy Murray to go all the way at Wimbledon.”