Granted, the fact it falls on a Tuesday (May 13) this year isn't ideal – but many will still want to head to a cocktail bar to celebrate.
If that sounds like you, then Auld Reekie is the perfect place to do it, as Scotland’s capital city is full to bursting these days with stylish cocktail bars serving up creative and delicious inventions.
Browse our picture gallery to see 15 amazing cocktail bars in Edinburgh where you can celebrate World Cocktail Day in style.
5. The Alchemist
A night at The Alchemist is a theatrical experience. Their bartenders are specialists in molecular mixology who whip up creative cocktails with visual effects. They also do some absolutely delicious mocktails. Photo: The Alchemist
6. Duck & Waffle
Located within St James Quarter, at the entrance on St James Crescent, Duck & Waffle provides guests with a playful and vivacious dexperience from early morning to late night. As well as offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, the venue's cocktails and mocktails are out of this world. Photo: Third Party
7. Lucky Liquor Co.
This quirky and stylish Edinburgh bar on Queen Street has an ever-changing menu of specialist cocktails and mocktails. Photo: Facebook
8. Bramble Bar & Lounge
This award-winning bar can be found tucked under a dry cleaner's shop on Edinburgh's Queen Street. While it's difficult to find, it's not to be missed, with its extensive range of modern and classic cocktails, not to mention tasty mocktails. Photo: Contributed