February, 2014

EastMeetsWestCoastCaesar

Dueling Caesars

The Caesar is a quintessential Canadian drink and is rumoured to have been invented in Calgary. Our consistent complaint when traveling abroad is that…

AcadianDriftwood

Acadian Driftwood

This liquor-forward Scotch cocktail encapsulates Acadian-inspired flavours including maple whiskey and a balsam-fir syrup, creating a perfectly balanced drink with forest-y feel. It’s best…

BorealCottonCandyCocktail

The Boreal Cotton-Candy Cocktail

The aroma of balsam fir tips conjures memories of a walk through the woods. So it’s pretty surprising that the flavour of the syrup in…

SandbanksWineCocktail

Sandbanks’ Wine Cocktail

The sandy mustard base and clear top of this drink are reminiscent of a picnic on one of Canada’s many beautiful, sandy beaches. The…

TheCanadianR&R

The Canadian R&R

Rest and relax with this pretty-pink twist on a rum and coke. Since rhubarb has a natural affinity for flavours traditionally used in cola —…

StJohnsSling

St. John’s Sling

This riff on a Singapore Sling #2 subs in Newfoundland screech in place of gin and showcases cloudberry liqueur instead of the usual grenadine….