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what’s on: food & drink what’s on: food & drink the edinburgh chocolate cocktail trail Bar Soba Easter treats don’t have to be just for the little ones. With this in mind, we headed out to find the best chocolate cocktails in the city. Take a look at our favourites and follow the chocolate cocktail trail of Edinburgh this Easter. Scotch Symphony at Tempus Restaurant and Bar If you like your whisky, you’ll love this cocktail. Created with Auchentoshan Three Wood, Mozart Dark, Kaluha and Chocolate Bitters, this potent cocktail is full of flavour, with a delicate chocolate after-taste. Finished with a cherry on top, it’s one to sip and savour slowly. 19-21 George Street, EH2 2PB www.tempus-edinburgh.co.uk 0131 225 1251 Nuts for Nutella at Sygn Sygn know how to mix a mean cocktail for sure! If Nutella was a childhood favourite of yours, you’re sure to enjoy their Nuts for Nutella cocktail. The drink consists of a hearty scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzles of Nutella, Baileys, milk and Johnnie Walker Black Label which gives the drink a real kick. All shook up and then 24 informededinburgh.co.uk served to you in a milkshake tin, this is the perfect chocolate cocktail to have for dessert. Caramel-Saltra at Juniper The Caucasian at Bar Soba is the perfect sweet treat, with hazelnut hints from the Frangellico teamed with the sweetness of the Tia Maria. Coupled with the Stolichnaya vanilla vodka, milk, cream and a rich chocolate syrup, cut through with a shot of espresso, it’s pure indulgence. This unique creation consists of vanilla infused Bols Genever Gin, aged in a European oak barrel, mixed with condensed milk and salted caramel syrup. Served in a vintage style glass milk bottle, it’s a nostalgic little cocktail for those with a real sweet tooth. Known for their cocktail creativity, Bar Soba never disappoints. The Caucasian 104 Hanover St, EH2 1DR 0131 225 6220 www.barsoba.co.uk 20 Princes Street, EH2 2AN 0131 556 4901 www.juniperedinburgh.co.uk 15 Charlotte Lane, EH2 4QZ 0131 225 6060 www.sygn.co.uk informededinburgh.co.uk 25