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Daily Record
5 days ago
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- Daily Record
Outlander's Sam Heughan teases fans with sneak peak of new cocktail book
Sam Heughan has revealed a copy of his upcoming cocktail book, delighting fans with a tutorial of one of his featured cocktails inside. Sam Heughan has unveiled the cover of his upcoming cocktail book which is due to be released in September. Published by Quadrille, The Cocktail Diaries: A Spirited Adventure, will showcase some of the Outlander star's favourite drinks from his adventures across the world. The Scots actor and co-founder of Sassenach, gave fans a sneak peak of his new book, at a Booktopia event as he demonstrated how to make the perfect gin sour cocktail. The Australian bookmaker uploaded a YouTube video of the 45-year-old giving a tutorial on how to make the alcohol beverage using just four ingredients - 60ml gin, 15ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 15ml simple syrup and 1 egg white. Sam, who regularly shares his love for cocktails online, followed his own recipe from the 'simple and timeless' section of his new book. Providing viewers with step by step instructions, the Jamie Fraser star whisked up the delicious alcoholic beverage in a cocktail shaker. During the video, the Outlander icon was asked what spirit he would choose if he could only have one for the rest of his life. Sam replied: "That's very difficult. I'm Scottish so I think it has to be Scotch whiskey. However I have created my own very fantastic Scottish gin and you never know there may be some vodka coming out soon too." The star reposted the video on his Instagram page to his 4.4M followers as he wrote: "Where to start….!? Check out a cheeky Gin Sour from my new book 'The Cocktail Diaries'." Fans rushed to the comments to have their say as one wrote: "Wonderful tutorial bartender Sam! This cocktail will be even more delicious when The Sassenach Gin gets in there!" Another chimed in: "I love gin sour, especially with #sassenachwildscottishgin. I pre-ordered the book and can't wait to get my hands on it." A third exclaimed: "I absolutely must make this cocktail!" Some lucky fans will even get the chance to see Sam make some of his cocktail recipes in person when he attends the Edinburgh International Book Festival later this year. Sam is set to host his event, Sam Heughan: On the Rocks, at the festival in the capital on August 23, where he will present his own cocktail masterclass, ahead of the publication of his new book. The talented star is set to discuss the significance of cocktails in his journey to stardom at the EIBF this summer as well as how to recreate some of his personal favourite drinks from his upcoming book, The Cocktail Diaries: A Spirited Adventure, which is due to be published in September. However, tickets for the event, which went on sale on Saturday June 21, are now sold out after they were all gone within a matter of minutes. Festival organisers have warned that only tickets bought through the official website will be valid and that they are also not transferable.
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander's Sam Heughan fans issued stark warning over Edinburgh International Book Festival tickets
Outlander star Sam Heughan is set to hold a cocktail event at The Edinburgh International Book Festival in August with tickets selling out in minutes The Edinburgh International Book Festival (EIBF) has issued a warning to ticket holders after a "huge" demand for tickets to Sam Heughan at this year's event. The festival organisers admitted they were not 'totally surprised' that tickets for the sold-out event, on August 23, had proved to be popular due to the Outlander star's presence. However, the demand has meant that many people unfortunately missed out on tickets and warned that only those bought through the official website would be valid. Festival bosses also cautioned that tickets would not be transferable. The EIBF event, Sam Heughan: On the Rocks, will see the actor, best known for playing Jamie Fraser in the Starz show, present his own cocktail masterclass, ahead of the publication of his new book, The Cocktail Diaries: A Spirited Adventure, in September. Tickets cost £14 each and sold out within hours of tickets becoming available on Saturday June 21, the Scotsman reports. A EIBF statement posted on social media said: 'There's been huge demand for our Sam Heughan: On the Rocks event this morning, and we're sorry that not everyone has been able to get the tickets they were hoping for. 'Please be aware that any tickets purchased for this event are non-transferable, and that tickets not purchased directly from the Edinburgh International Book Festival will not be valid for entry to the event. We would hate for anyone to be disappointed on arrival.' The post added: 'We can't say we're totally surprised that Sam Heughan's event has sold out already, but for anyone who didn't get a ticket, do make sure to sign up to our mailing list in case any returns get released. 'There are still hundreds of incredible events with tickets available, including many with a focus on the fascinating topic of Scottish history.' Some diehard Outlander fans from across the pond had even been trying to get their hands on tickets as the Starz show is very popular in America. One fan, Jessica Torrey, commented on the EIBF's social media post: 'So disappointed! Up at my computer at 4 a.m. Minnesota, USA. "Thought I might actually make this happen, with only about 900 people ahead of me when queue opened and it moving rapidly. 'Had no idea only about 300 tickets available. Dream trip to Scotland coming up and this would have been amazing. Going to continue manifesting this. Not giving up all hope just yet.' The Scots actor, who will soon make his Royal Shakespeare Company debut in Macbeth, will discuss the significance of cocktails as well as his journey to stardom during the event. Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here an d get the latest news sent straight to your messages Heughan, who is originally from Dumfries and Galloway, moved to Edinburgh with his family at the age of 12 before studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow. Other high profile appearances at this year's festival include former first minister Nicola Sturgeon, authors Irvine Welsh and Maggie O'Farrell and Heartstopper writer Alice Oseman. Actors Brian Cox, Viggo Mortensen and Vanessa Redgrave will also take part in events. This year's festival's programme is based around the theme of Repair, seeking to explore things which feel broken, and looking at how they could be fixed – from the physical to the political, the emotional to the environmental, and beyond.
The National
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The National
Warning issued for Outlander star Sam Heughan event
Sam Heughan's event on August 23 sold out within hours over the weekend, The Scotsman reports. The event, named Sam Heughan: On the Rocks, will involve the star giving a cocktail masterclass to promote the upcoming publication of his new book, The Cocktail Diaries: A Spirited Adventure. Sam Heughan in Outlander (Image: Starz) Festival organisers admitted that people may have missed out on tickets and warned that only those bought through the official website would be accepted, adding that tickets would not be transferable. A statement from EIBF said: 'There's been huge demand for our Sam Heughan: On the Rocks event this morning, and we're sorry that not everyone has been able to get the tickets they were hoping for. READ MORE: Police ban Palestine Action protest from taking place outside Westminster 'Please be aware that any tickets purchased for this event are non-transferable, and that tickets not purchased directly from the Edinburgh International Book Festival will not be valid for entry to the event. We would hate for anyone to be disappointed on arrival.' The statement added: 'We can't say we're totally surprised that Sam Heughan's event has sold out already, but for anyone who didn't get a ticket, do make sure to sign up to our mailing list in case any returns get released. There's been huge demand for our Sam Heughan: On the Rocks event this morning, and we're sorry that not everyone has been able to get the tickets they were hoping for. Please be aware that any tickets purchased for this event are non-transferable. (1/) — Edinburgh International Book Festival (@edbookfest) June 21, 2025 'There are still hundreds of incredible events with tickets available, including many with a focus on the fascinating topic of Scottish history.' At the event, which sold for £14-a-head, Heughan is set to discuss the "significance of cocktails in his journey to stardom", The Scotsman reports. The Scottish actor was born in Kirkcudbright and moved to Edinburgh at the age of 12, before studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Outlander star Sam Heughan to host 'cocktail masterclass' at Edinburgh festival
Outlander's Sam Heughan is set to host a cocktail class in Edinburgh this summer. The event will take place at the Edinburgh International Book Festival (EIBF) to promote his new cocktail recipe book. The beloved actor, who is famed for his role as Jamie Fraser in the hit show, is also soon to make his Royal Shakespeare Company debut in Macbeth, reports The Record. The 45-year-old is set to discuss the significance of cocktails and his journey to stardom in the Capital in August. He will also show fans and cocktail lovers how to create some of his personal favourites drinks in an event linked to his book, The Cocktail Diaries: A Spirited Adventure, which is to due to be published in September. READ MORE: Simon Cowell 'very worried' about son Eric as he admits 'things are changing' READ MORE: ITV The Chase star Bradley Walsh opens up on being 'sacked' from role He reposted the news of his appearance at the festival to his Instagram stories where he boasts 4M loyal followers. One excited fan responded with three clapping emojis as they expressed their joy over the news. Someone else exclaimed: "Yes! Bravo Sam! Slainte!", alongside a mix of love heart and beer emojis. A fourth penned: "Awesome!", accompanied by a heart eyes emoji. Sam is expected to be making his appearance to host the cocktail class 'Sam Heughan: On The Rocks' in the Capital on August 23. The event will last for one hour from 6.15pm until 7.15pm on the second last day of the festival, which will run from Saturday August 9 until Sunday August 24. The website details what fans can expect on the day: "Outlander actor, founder of Sassenach Spirits, and local lad Sam Heughan launches his new book, The Cocktail Diaries. "Journey around the world with Heughan as he shares his favourite cocktails, the stories behind them, and the memories they made. Join us for a truly spirited and intimate evening (and there might even be a wee tipple). Sláinte!" Fans can snatch up tickets for Sam's cocktail class when they go on sale later this month on June 21 at 10am. Other actors who are set to appear at the EIBF include Brian Cox, Viggo Mortensen and Vanessa Redgrave. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. The Edinburgh festival will see an element of performance alongside a more traditional schedule of events, with Olivier Award-winning Harriet Walter delivering an overdue voice to the women of Shakespeare, and a cast including Ms Redgrave and Mr Mortensen conveying 'powerful messages of protest from around the world' in The People Speak. According to publisher Penguin, Heughan's book, The Cocktail Diaries includes chapters on the Outlander star's top ten all-time favourite cocktails. The book will also feature a final section titled Made by Friends, featuring recipes created by international bartenders for the actor. Heughan, who originally hails from Kirkcudbright, moved to Edinburgh with his family when he was 12-years-old before going on to study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow. The full Edinburgh International Book Festival programme is available to see here.
Edinburgh Live
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Outlander star Sam Heughan to host 'cocktail masterclass' at Edinburgh festival
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Outlander's Sam Heughan is set to host a cocktail class in Edinburgh this summer. The event will take place at the Edinburgh International Book Festival (EIBF) to promote his new cocktail recipe book. The beloved actor, who is famed for his role as Jamie Fraser in the hit show, is also soon to make his Royal Shakespeare Company debut in Macbeth, reports The Record. The 45-year-old is set to discuss the significance of cocktails and his journey to stardom in the Capital in August. He will also show fans and cocktail lovers how to create some of his personal favourites drinks in an event linked to his book, The Cocktail Diaries: A Spirited Adventure, which is to due to be published in September. He reposted the news of his appearance at the festival to his Instagram stories where he boasts 4M loyal followers. One excited fan responded with three clapping emojis as they expressed their joy over the news. Someone else exclaimed: "Yes! Bravo Sam! Slainte!", alongside a mix of love heart and beer emojis. A fourth penned: "Awesome!", accompanied by a heart eyes emoji. Sam is expected to be making his appearance to host the cocktail class 'Sam Heughan: On The Rocks' in the Capital on August 23. The event will last for one hour from 6.15pm until 7.15pm on the second last day of the festival, which will run from Saturday August 9 until Sunday August 24. The website details what fans can expect on the day: "Outlander actor, founder of Sassenach Spirits, and local lad Sam Heughan launches his new book, The Cocktail Diaries. "Journey around the world with Heughan as he shares his favourite cocktails, the stories behind them, and the memories they made. Join us for a truly spirited and intimate evening (and there might even be a wee tipple). Sláinte!" Fans can snatch up tickets for Sam's cocktail class when they go on sale later this month on June 21 at 10am. Other actors who are set to appear at the EIBF include Brian Cox, Viggo Mortensen and Vanessa Redgrave. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. The Edinburgh festival will see an element of performance alongside a more traditional schedule of events, with Olivier Award-winning Harriet Walter delivering an overdue voice to the women of Shakespeare, and a cast including Ms Redgrave and Mr Mortensen conveying 'powerful messages of protest from around the world' in The People Speak. According to publisher Penguin, Heughan's book, The Cocktail Diaries includes chapters on the Outlander star's top ten all-time favourite cocktails. The book will also feature a final section titled Made by Friends, featuring recipes created by international bartenders for the actor. Heughan, who originally hails from Kirkcudbright, moved to Edinburgh with his family when he was 12-years-old before going on to study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow. The full Edinburgh International Book Festival programme is available to see here.
