Talk of the Town: Bars going loco over Jimi Boco cocktail

A NEW cocktail has emerged in some city bars named after a cult Hibs legend from the 1990s.

The Jimi Boco – made with vodka, Red Bull and Jagermeister – was invented to pay tribute to the Benin native, who is remembered for his unorthodox style and dreadlocks.

Bar staff discussing its merits on Facebook were shocked when the man himself chipped in. He told them: "Many thanks guys. Did you try this cocktail? I hope it is strong enough. Cheers, Jimi."

Darling jumps the gun

IT WASN'T exactly a surprise that Prime Minister Gordon Brown yesterday formally asked the Queen to approve the dissolution of parliament to get the election process under way.

It certainly wouldn't be a surprise for keen supporters of Chancellor Alistair Darling. For on Easter Monday, the Edinburgh South West MP launched an election website, listing his personal achievements as an MP, as well as those of the Labour government.

He says that "this election matters" and says that Edinburgh South West needs "a strong national voice".

It almost sounded like election talk. Who would have thought a major announcement was imminent?

Nicol faces the Aussie rules

EDINBURGH-based Andy Nicol, former Calcutta Cup and Heineken European Cup winning scrum half, has been recalling his most embarrassing sporting moment.

After being overlooked for selection for the 2001 British and Irish Lions, Andy was leading a supporters' group around Australia when an injury crisis saw him answer the call to sit on the bench for the final Test.

"It was between me and Gareth Edwards – and he was 55! I won selection by one vote," claims the modest Nicol before revealing, "I didn't get on but my number was pulled out of the hat for the drugs test.

"Having been on the p*** for three weeks I filled a bucket. Six weeks after returning home I received a letter from the Australian Institute of Sport. It read: 'Dear Mr Nicol, I'm delighted to say the urine sample you provided proved negative and you were fit to play international rugby . . . but entirely unfit to drive a motor car!'

Beef meats its match

THE Scottish may traditionally be known for their love of beef, but it seems the refined tastes of Edinburghers area little different.

A very unofficial survey of local residents found that when it came to what the best meat for a Sunday roast was, locals preferred gammon.

Guests at three Toby Carverys across Edinburgh were asked to vote for beef, gammon or turkey, and most assumed that the Scottish love affair with beef would win out.

Surprisingly however, beef came last, taking 32 per cent of the vote, with turkey taking 33 per cent and gammon leading with 35 per cent.