Summerhall Drinks Lab - tasting & training space

Show your support by pledging just £10, and you'll receive a hand written card from us to say a massive thanks, with a cocktail recipe of one of our favourite drinks, and a shout out on our website. Cheers!

Receive a backers' exclusive Drinks Lab branded tee to show your support for the Drinks Lab when you're out and about. Or as your pyjamas, that's cool too! You'll also get a hand written card from us to say a massive thanks, with a cocktail recipe of one of our favourite drinks, and a shout out on our website. Collection only, but you'll also get 10% off your first booking at the Lab so you can pick it up in person while tasting nice things!

Receive a backers' exclusive Drinks Lab branded Glencairn glass, perfect for drinking your favourite dram from. You'll also get a hand written card from us to say a massive thanks, with a cocktail recipe of one of our favourite drinks, and a shout out on our website. Collection only, but you'll also get 10% off your first booking at the Lab so you can pick it up in person while tasting nice things!

Receive a backers' exclusive Drinks Lab branded cocktail shaker, to recreate any recipes you learn at home! You'll also get a hand written card from us to say a massive thanks, with a cocktail recipe of one of our favourite drinks, and a shout out on our website. Collection only, but you'll also get 10% off your first booking at the Lab so you can pick it up in person while tasting nice things!

Bring a friend and join us at a tasting of your choice from our calendar of events over the next 12 months for just £25pp (saving up to £5pp!) Our two hour tastings focus on one category of drinks, such as gin, whisky or wine, and aim to educate about the history and styles available (as well as getting some delicious drinks!) You'll also receive a thank you card with a cocktail recipe, and a shout out on our website.

Bring five friends and join us at a tasting of your choice from our calendar of events over the next 12 months for just £22.50pp (saving up to £7.50pp!) Our two hour tastings focus on one category of drinks, such as gin, whisky or wine, and aim to educate about the history and styles available (as well as getting some delicious drinks!). You'll also receive a thank you card with a cocktail recipe, and a shout out on our website.

Come and spend a half day in the Drinks Lab, where you'll create your own custom cocktails! Learn how to taste like a professional and sample different ingredients while learning about how they work together. Then get your hands dirty and try out some combinations before settling on your unique creation (you'll need to come up with a good name too!). Your bespoke libation will then feature on our Backers' Menu, for all our future guests to see!

Book out the whole Drinks Lab for a tasting of your choice on the date of your choice over the next 12 months for just £20pp (saving up to £10pp!). Our two hour tastings focus on one category of drinks, such as gin, whisky or wine, and aim to educate about the history and styles available (as well as getting some delicious drinks!). You'll also receive a thank you card with a cocktail recipe, and a shout out on our website.

Bring up to 12 of your staff to spend the day in the Drinks Lab learning all about gin or whisky! Our Gin and Whisky Lab Sessions are full day, practical sessions designed to allow bartenders to get hands on with products, tasting different styles, with different mixers and garnishes, and in cocktails. Learners will develop the skills and knowledge to confidently talk to consumers, improving customer experience and sales. Value of course - £900

Bring your colleagues or staff (up to 12) and spend a day at Summerhall, learning all about the amazing drinks community here. Start with lunch before visiting Barney's brewery and Pickering's gin distillery, followed by an ice masterclass by Edinburgh Ice Co. Finish off with a cocktail lesson at the Drinks Lab, where you'll make and drink three delicious cocktails. As a bonus - we'll hang your team photo on the wall for all to see!