Cucina - The Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile

It’s spring, which means it’s time to start heading to the gin more regularly.

Oops — sorry. A wee Freudian slip there. We meant to say gym, of course. Because as you know, exercise is a great sparkling tonic.

Oh dear, we did it again. We’ll admit it — we’re a little bit gin obsessed.

Which is why we’re so excited about this gin afternoon tea for two at Cucina in Radisson Royal Mile Edinburgh, which includes no less than three juniper-based drinks each.

Gin afternoon tea for two

Know anyone with a birthday coming up?

You don’t? No problem — you don’t need the excuse of a birthday to treat yourself and a loved one to a fabulous gin afternoon tea for two. You’ve earned it just by being you.

This Big Deal from Cucina in Radisson Royal Mile Edinburgh is available until 30th June 2019, seven days a week from 2.30pm to 5pm.

As well as a gourmet afternoon tea spread, you can also sample three gin drinks each. In other words, expect this to be quite the tipsy day out.

Chic contemporary restaurant

With its contemporary art, colourful columns and flowery cushions, Cucina is a striking spot for kicking back and enjoying a tipsy afternoon tea in.

But if you prefer, you can also enjoy your treat in the Radisson’s swish bar area with its shimmery lilac lighting.

Gourmet selection

Radisson Collection offers a unique take on afternoon tea, with a menu that you won’t get anywhere else.

Individual items can change, but here is what you can expect:

Savoury Tiers

Smoked salmon, cucumber, cream cheese sandwich
Pastrami, horseradish & gherkin sandwich
Tomato & chutney sandwich
Egg mayonnaise & watercress sandwich
Haggis scotch eggs
Mini soup of the day

Sweet Tiers

Home baked scones, clotted cream, tiptree jam
Gin & tonic drizzle cake
Pate de fruit
White chocolate & lavander marshmallow tart
Orange sable biscuit

Your afternoon tea will be served with the following gin drinks:

A perfect serve G&T, Bombay Sapphire and tonic
Cranberry Collins, Bombay Sapphire, cranberry, soda and lime
Radisson Fizz, Edinburgh gin and Prosecco

Vegetarian, vegan & gluten free options are available, please arrange this directly with the hotel when booking.

Happy guests

This Facebook user loved their afternoon tea at Radisson Royal Mile Edinburgh:

‘Absolutely superb afternoon tea in the Epicurean Bar with service to match!’

Head to the gin

Gourmet afternoon tea with three gin drinks each in a ritzy hotel setting? Sounds like a perfect experience to pair with a shopping trip, night at the theatre or special celebration.

But as we’ve already mentioned, you don’t need any of those excuses to indulge yourself in a bit of decadence. Being alive is reason enough.