Cocktail of the week: Cafe Cùil’s Buckfast bloody Maìri – recipe | The good mixer
The Guardian Food features Café Cùil's "Buckfast bloody Maìri" as its "Cocktail of the week," presenting a unique Scottish interpretation of the classic Bloody Mary. Created by chef-owner Clare Coghill at her establishment on the Isle of Skye, this spicy brunch cocktail incorporates Buckfast, a sweet tonic wine. The article provides context on Buckfast, noting its origin with Benedictine monks in Devon, England, and its purported "healing" properties, while emphasizing its strong cultural adoption and integration into Scottish identity. The cocktail is described as the "ultimate brunch cocktail" and is garnished with a slice of pickle for an added kick.