The Quayside Distillery is a captivating destination nestled on Exeter’s historic Quay. Beyond its charm as a bar, Quayside Distillery stands out for combining the art of vacuum distillation with the creation of delicious cocktails. As Exeter Cocktail Week approaches, Quayside Distillery’s three special cocktails, each crafted using ingredients produced within their very own distillery and all for just £5 each, have unsurprisingly proved popular and should also be on your must-try list.
Quayside Distillery offers a range of experiences to delight visitors and you don’t need to be a gin buff to appreciate their passion. The modern boutique distillery invites guests on spirit-making tours, where they can explore the intricacies of innovative distillation techniques and indulge in a few samples of their vacuum-distilled spirits on the way. I’ve been told that anything is possible and cakes, biscuits and even oysters have been turned into alcoholic spirits in the past!
Furthermore, gin aficionados can embark on a unique adventure at the gin school, where they can create and personalize their own gin recipes, and during Exeter Cocktail Week you can get £10 off when you use the code EXECW10 to book a class online.
What sets Quayside Distillery apart is its use of low-temperature vacuum distillation. This innovative technique extracts specific flavour profiles from a variety of fresh fruits and wild herbs. The outcome is a range of vacuum-distilled spirits, each boasting distinctive combinations that are perfect for sipping or mixing, elevating the drinking experience to new heights.
The Exeter Cocktail Week Line-up
As Exeter Cocktail Week approaches, Quayside Distillery is ready to take centre stage with three extraordinary cocktails, each utilising at least one of their unique spirits and everyone for just £5. Let’s delve into these exclusive libations:
- Electric Lemonade £5: Combining the invigorating Quayside Lemon Verbena Vodka with Blue Curacao, Soda, and a hint of Lime, the Electric Lemonade promises a refreshing burst of zesty flavours. This vibrant cocktail presents the perfect harmony between citrusy brightness and tantalizing sweetness, leaving your taste buds craving more.
- Lemon & Basil Martini £5: A symphony of flavours awaits in the Lemon & Basil Martini. This exquisite concoction features Quayside Coastal Gin, Quayside Limoncello, Dry Vermouth, Fresh Basil, and Lemon. The herbaceous notes of basil mingle with the vibrant citrus undertones, creating an elegant martini that is both timeless and unforgettable.
- POMM Martini £5: Prepare to be intrigued by the POMM Martini, a captivating fusion of Quayside Coastal Gin, Monster Munch Distillate, and Regal Rogue Dry Vermouth. This cocktail showcases Quayside Distillery’s commitment to experimenting and finding those unexpected flavours that deliver a unique and unforgettable drinking experience.
Exeter Cocktail Week is the perfect occasion to immerse yourself in the world of Quayside Distillery and their exclusive cocktail line-up is just a small peak into what is possible.
In addition to great cocktails, you’ll also find great food here on Sunday June 4th as for Exeter Cocktail Week they have teamed up with seafood barbeque legends, Loluli’s Fire & Fish to bring you a special one-off brunch menu straight from the coals! Your ticket (which you can grab here) includes two dishes and two cocktails created especially for the day for only £35 per person. The cocktails supplied by Quayside Distillery bring you their Exeter cocktail week menu, as well as some unique cocktails from their in-house distillery! Learn more about Brunch from the Coals.