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Scotland Launches “Maìri” Brunch Cocktail With Buckfast Tonic

8/21/2026

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Scotland launches a brunch cocktail named Maìri that mixes gin with Buckfast tonic wine.
Buckfast is a sweet tonic wine produced in Devon by Benedictine monks.
The Maìri includes tomato juice, capers, gherkins, celery salt, sriracha, soy sauce, and mustard.
A sea-salt and paprika rim coats the glass before pouring the cocktail over ice.
The finished Maìri is garnished with a lemon slice, olives and a pickle.

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Scotland launches a brunch cocktail named Maìri that mixes gin with Buckfast tonic wine.
Buckfast is a sweet tonic wine produced in Devon by Benedictine monks.
The Maìri includes tomato juice, capers, gherkins, celery salt, sriracha, soy sauce, and mustard.
A sea-salt and paprika rim coats the glass before pouring the cocktail over ice.
The finished Maìri is garnished with a lemon slice, olives and a pickle.