Dolce Tarde
The perfect couples cocktail to enjoy over a lazy weekend catch-up. This juicier version of a margarita makes for a wonderful drink over a long conversation and your favourite tacos. Recommended ingredients: Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila and Amaretto.Ingredients
Serves 2
3 oz (90 ml) Hornitos Black Barrel Añejo Tequila
1 oz (30 ml) Disaronno Amaretto
3 oz (90 ml) fresh orange juice
1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
1 oz (30 ml) Simple Syrup*
2 dashes chocolate bitters
2 orange wheels, for garnish
2 lime wheels, for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, amaretto, orange juice, lime juice, Simple Syrup and chocolate bitters. Add ice and shake for 10 seconds. Pour into 2 old-fashioned glasses, add fresh ice and garnish with orange and lime wheels.
- * 1:1 ratio of granulated sugar dissolved in boiling water. Allow to cool before using.
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Passionate Eye
Bittersweet liqueur and tropical notes elevate this spin on the classic margarita. Just one sip will bring you back to warm sunsets on the beach. Passionate Eye cocktail features Gran Centenario tequila and Campari.Ingredients
Serves 2
3 oz (90 ml) Gran Centenario Plata Tequila
1 oz (30 ml) Campari
4 oz (120 ml) passion fruit juice
1 oz (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
½ oz (15 ml) Simple Syrup*
fresh raspberries, for garnish
fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Campari, passion fruit juice, lemon juice and Simple Syrup. Add ice and shake for 10 seconds. Pour into 2 old-fashioned glasses, add fresh ice and garnish with raspberries and mint.
- * 1:1 ratio of granulated sugar dissolved in boiling water. Allow to cool before using.
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Havana Collins
Refreshingly vibrant, this citrusy play on the rum Collins is the perfect tropical indulgence for a hot summer day. Create this cocktail with Havana Club 3 Year Anejo Rum.Ingredients
Serves 1
½ oz (15 ml) grenadine
2 oz (60 ml) fresh orange juice
1½ oz (45 ml) Havana Club 3-Year-Old Añejo Rum
½ oz (15 ml) fresh lime juice
4 oz (120 ml) soda water
orange segment, for garnish
pineapple wedge, for garnish
Instructions
- Pour grenadine into bottom of a Collins glass. Add ice, then carefully pour in orange juice, rum and lime juice, without stirring. Top with soda water and garnish with an orange segment and a pineapple wedge.
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Move Over Tom Collins
Celebrate the bounty of summer by sprucing up a classic Tom Collins with fresh local strawberries and a fruit-infused pink gin. Create this cocktail with Gordon's Premium Pink Gin.Ingredients
Serves 1
1½ oz (45 ml) Gordon’s Premium Pink Gin
¾ oz (22 ml) fresh lemon juice
½ oz (15 ml) Honey Syrup*
5 oz (150 ml) soda water
fresh strawberries, sliced in half, for garnish
lemon wheels, for garnish
*2:1 ratio of honey and hot water, stirred until well combined. Allow to cool before using. Store in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Instructions
- In a Collins glass, combine gin, lemon juice and Honey Syrup. Add ice, then top with soda water. Garnish with strawberry slices and lemon wheels, expressing lemon oils into drink for added freshness.
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Evening Along the Canal
Bringing two worlds together with a greyhound cocktail and the bubbles of a Collins, this delightfully tart drink will quench your thirst after a busy day. Evening Along the Canal cocktail features Alberta Pure Vodka.Ingredients
Serves 1
1½ oz (45 ml) Alberta Pure Vodka
1 oz (30 ml) grapefruit juice |¾ oz (22 ml) Simple Syrup*
5 oz (150 ml) soda water |grapefruit peel, for garnish
maraschino cherry, for garnish
* 1:1 ratio of granulated sugar dissolved in boiling water. Allow to cool before using.
Instructions
- In a Collins glass, combine vodka, grapefruit juice and Simple Syrup. Add ice, then top with soda water. Garnish with grapefruit peel and a cherry.
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Pineapple & Jalapeño Margarita
The spicy margarita just got a glow-up from the addition of pineapple juice. This bright and peppery combination is perfect for the hot summer days ahead. This cocktail features Espolon Blanco Tequila and Triple Sec.Ingredients
Serves 1
lime wedge, for rim
| Tajín seasoning, for rim and pineapple wedge
2 pineapple wedges, for garnish
4 to 6 slices jalapeño, plus 2 for garnish
3 oz (90 ml) Espolòn Blanco Tequila
1 oz (30 ml) Meaghers Triple Sec
|4 oz (120 ml) pineapple juice
1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
½ oz (15 ml) agave nectar
Instructions
- With lime wedge, moisten rim of 2 old-fashioned glasses and dip into Tajín. Dust pineapple wedges with Tajín and set aside. In a cocktail shaker, muddle jalapeño slices (the more you use, the spicier the drink will be). Add tequila, triple sec, pineapple juice, lime juice and agave nectar, fill with ice and shake for 10 seconds. Fine strain into old-fashioned glasses over fresh ice. Garnish each with a Tajín dusted pineapple wedge and jalapeño slice.
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Flamin' Mezcal Margarita
Created for taste readers, this cocktail is reminiscent of a Mexican shaved ice drink called a chamoyada. This cocktail features Los Siete Misterios Doba-Yej Mezcal.Ingredients
Serves 1
Tajín seasoning, for rim, plus more for garnish (optional)
lime wedge or water, for rim
1½ oz (45 ml) ancho-infused Los Siete Misterios Doba-Yej Mezcal* ½ oz (15 ml) Cointreau
1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
¾ oz (22 ml) pure mango juice
splash agave syrup
1 slice ancho-dusted dried mango, for garnish (optional)
*Add 1 large ancho chili pepper, cut open to expose seeds, to 1 x 750 ml bottle of mezcal. Allow to infuse overnight. Strain before using.
Instructions
- Sprinkle some Tajín on a small plate. Using a lime wedge or water, moisten rim of one side of an oldfashioned glass and dip rim in Tajín. Fill a cocktail shaker with cubed ice and add mezcal, Cointreau, lime juice, mango juice and agave syrup. Shake vigorously for about 5 seconds, then pour into rimmed glass. Garnish with Tajín or an ancho-dusted dried mango slice placed halfway into glass along side.
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Watermelon Sugar
This mouth-watering watermelon slushy will please the entire family. Elevate this drink with honey from your neighbourhood producer to taste the local flavours. Featuring Victoria Distillers Empress 1908 Cocktail Gin.Ingredients
Serves 4
4 cups (1 L) cubed watermelon
2 thin slices fresh ginger
2 oz (30 ml) honey
1 cup (250 ml) ice
Victoria Distillers Empress 1908 Cocktail Gin (optional)
candied ginger, for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, blitz watermelon, ginger, honey and ice until smooth. Pour into 4 cocktail glasses; if desired, stir in 1½ oz (45 ml) gin per adult serving. Add a straw to each glass, garnish with candied ginger and enjoy.
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Golden Hour
Cool off with this vodka and pear punch, and allow the crispy cucumbers to quench your thirst. Use Mailroom Premium Vodka and See Ya Later Ranch Sparkling Brut to create Golden Hour cocktail.Ingredients
Serves 4
12 thin slices pear, for garnish
4 oz (120 ml) Mailroom Vodka
6 oz (180 ml) See Ya Later Ranch Sparkling Brut
8 oz (250 ml) soda water
6 oz (180 ml) pear juice or nectar
cucumber ribbons, for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, blitz watermelon, ginger, honey and ice until smooth. Pour into 4 cocktail glasses; if desired, stir in 1½ oz (45 ml) gin per adult serving. Add a straw to each glass, garnish with candied ginger and enjoy.
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Classic Margarita
Margaritas are simple to make. Fresh-squeezed lime key for beautiful balance. El Tequileno Reposado and Cointreau are recommended ingredients.Ingredients
Serves 1
kosher salt, for rim
lime wedge or water, for rim
1½ oz (45 ml) El Tequileño Reposado Tequila
½ oz (15 ml) Cointreau
1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
¼ oz (7.5 ml) agave syrup
Instructions
- Sprinkle some salt on a small plate. Using a lime wedge or water, moisten rim of one side of an old-fashioned glass and dip rim in salt. Fill a cocktail shaker with cubed ice and add tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and agave syrup. Shake vigorously for about 5 seconds, then pour into rimmed glass.