Andrew causes a stir with his drink-mixing abilities

A COCKTAIL fanatic has been crowned the winner of a mixing competition hosted in association with the Scottish Society of Professional Bartenders.

Andrew Kearns, from Monteiths, came top in Caorunn Scottish Gin's new cocktail competition. The event, which took place in The Voodoo Rooms, put the city's talent to the test during an evening of creativity and showmanship.

Mr Kearns wowed the judges with his skills and triumphed over competition from Edinburgh's leading bartenders with his Copper Berry Fizz.

The contest is designed to celebrate and showcase Edinburgh's bartending community. In a two-hour live final, Andrew and his fellow entrants were tested in front of an audience of industry peers. Entrants' cocktails were judged on flavour, aroma, technical ability, showmanship and product knowledge by a panel of industry experts.