I Like Your Blush
Move over, cosmopolitan: it’s time for a lighter, more floral style of pink drink. This cocktail combines the fruity notes of apricot with the floral freshness of elderflower—the perfect pairing for Sunday brunch.Ingredients
Serves 1
1 oz (30 ml) Absolut Vodka
⅓ oz (10 ml) St Germain Elderflower Liqueur
⅓ oz (10 ml) Bols Apricot Brandy
½ oz (15 ml) cranberry juice
½ oz (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
⅓ oz (10 ml) Simple Syrup*
lemon wheel, for garnish
edible rose bud, for garnish**
* 1:1 ratio of granulated sugar dissolved in boiling water. Allow to cool before using.
** Edible rose buds can be found in the tea aisle of most grocery stores or in tea shops.
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, elderflower liqueur, apricot liqueur, cranberry juice, lemon juice and Simple Syrup. Add ice and shake for 5 to 7 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail coupe. Garnish with lemon wheel and rose bud.
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Cherry Coco Breeze
When spring is in full swing, it’s time to bring out the blended drinks for easy entertaining. With fino sherry and cherry brandy, this is a lower-proof play on the classic piña colada. Have fun with silly straws and umbrellas.Ingredients
Serves 1
1 oz (30 ml) Tio Pepe Fino Sherry
1 oz (30 ml) Bols Cherry Brandy
1½ oz (45 ml) coconut cream
3 oz (90 ml) fresh pineapple juice
½ oz (15 ml) Simple Syrup*
1½ cups (375 ml) ice
maraschino cherries, for garnish
* 1:1 ratio of granulated sugar dissolved in boiling water. Allow to cool before using.
Instructions
- In a blender, combine sherry, cherry brandy, coconut cream, pineapple juice and Simple Syrup. Add ice and blend until smooth. Pour into a hurricane glass and garnish with maraschino cherries, a drink umbrella and a fun curly straw.
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Citrus Serenade
Fresh grapefruit adds brightness to the classic paloma, while Tajín adds a little spice you didn’t know you needed.Ingredients
Serves 1
Tajín, for rim
lime wedge, for rim (optional)
1½ oz (45 ml) Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila
½ oz (15 ml) fresh grapefruit juice
⅓ oz (10 ml) fresh lime juice
grapefruit soda, to top
½ grapefruit wheel, for garnish
1 lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions
- Sprinkle some Tajín on a small plate. Using lime wedge or water, moisten rim of a Collins glass and dip rim into Tajín. Add ice to glass and gently pour in tequila, grapefruit juice and lime juice. Top with grapefruit soda and use a straw to gently combine. Garnish with grapefruit and lime wheels.
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Day at the Races
If the classic mint julep is too intense, this is the drink for you. Pairing sweet blueberries with fresh mint is a sure way to keep you on your toes as you watch the local horse races.Ingredients
Serves 1
2 oz (60ml) Bearface Triple Oak Canadian Whisky
5 to 6 fresh blueberries, plus more for garnish
5 to 6 leaves fresh mint, plus 1 sprig for garnish
½ tsp (5 ml) icing sugar, plus a sprinkle for garnish
Instructions
- In a julep cup, combine whisky, blueberries, mint and icing sugar. Muddle to express all flavours. Fill cup halfway with crushed ice and stir to combine. Fill and pack cup with more crushed ice. Garnish with a few more blueberries, a mint sprig and a sprinkle of icing sugar. Don’t forget the straw.
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Green Goodness Sour
Combining components of a sour cocktail with chilies and fresh garden herbs, this is a spicy, earthy take on a classic.Ingredients
Serves
3 slices jalapeño pepper, plus 1 slice for garnish
1 sprig fresh rosemary, plus 1 sprig for garnish
1 egg white
1½ oz (45 ml) El Jimador Blanco Tequila
½ oz (15 ml) fresh lime juice
½ oz (15 ml) Simple Syrup*
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle jalapeños and rosemary. Add egg white, tequila, lime juice and Simple Syrup and dry shake. Add ice and shake for 5 to 7 seconds. Strain into an old-fashioned glass over fresh ice. Garnish with jalapeño slice and rosemary sprig.
- * 1:1 ratio of granulated sugar dissolved in boiling water. Allow to cool before using.
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Backyard Escapades
Fresh basil and pineapple juice bring a new layer of complexity and an herbaceous, tropical twist to your patio sipper.Ingredients
Serves
4 to 5 leaves fresh basil, plus more for garnish
1½ oz (45 ml) Tanqueray London Dry Gin
2 oz (60 ml) fresh pineapple juice
½ oz (15 ml) fresh lime juice
⅓ oz (10 ml) Simple Syrup*
soda, to top
1 wedge pineapple, for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle basil leaves. Add gin, pineapple juice, lime juice and Simple Syrup, then add ice and shake for 5 to 7 seconds. Strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice and top with soda. Garnish with pineapple wedge and basil leaves.
- * 1:1 ratio of granulated sugar dissolved in boiling water. Allow to cool before using.
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Bright New Year
Celebrate the year of the snake with a burst of vibrant flavour in the Bright New Year cocktail. This bright, refreshing drink brings together the citrusy essence of Nakano Obaachan’s Yuzu Shu, perfectly balanced with the tropical sweetness of pineapple juice and the zing of fresh lemon juice. Topped with a splash of soda for a fizzy finish, this cocktail sparkles with a lively, effervescent charm. Garnished with a playful touch of pineapple fronds, it’s as eye-catching as it is delicious, making it the perfect drink to toast to new beginnings and good fortune in the year ahead.Ingredients
Serves 1
2 oz (60 ml) Nakano Obaachan’s Yuzu Shu
1 oz (30 ml) pineapple juice
½ oz (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
soda, to top
pineapple fronds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine yuzu shu, pineapple juice and lemon juice.
- Add ice and shake, then pour over fresh ice into a Collins glass, top with soda and garnish with pineapple fronds.
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Glide Like the Snake
Glide into the new year with the elegance of a snake with this refreshing punch-style cocktail. Aromatic Jasmine Green Tea is combined with Saigon Baigur Gin, Aperol and lemon juice to create a premium punch that can be served throughout an evening of Lunar New Year celebrations. Garnish with star anise and peppercorns for an extra touch of spice.Ingredients
Serves 10 to 12
14 oz (400 ml) Simple Syrup*
28 oz (830 ml) cold Jasmine Green Tea**
21 oz (620 ml) Saigon Baigur Dry Gin
6 oz (180 ml) Aperol Aperitivo
7 oz (210 ml) fresh lemon juice
2 lemons, sliced
whole star anise***
whole peppercorns***
*1:1 ratio of granulated sugar dissolved in boiling water. Allow to cool before using. See note below on adding spices to Simple Syrup.
** To make Jasmine Green Tea, pour 4½ cups (1.1 L) boiling water over 5 to 6 tsp (25 to 30 ml) jasmine green tea leaves and steep for 10 minutes before straining leaves. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for up to 5 days. Makes 4 cups (1 L).
***To make punch more intense, add 4 to 5 whole star anise and 1 tsp (5 ml) whole peppercorns to your Simple Syrup as it cools. This will bring out more spice notes.
Instructions
- Prepare Simple Syrup and Jasmine Green Tea a day in advance. When ready to serve, combine all ingredients except for spices in a punch bowl and stir to combine.
- Add ice just before serving.
- Garnish with star anise and peppercorns, as desired.
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Prosper
Prosper, a cocktail that invites you to toast to fortune and harmony in the year ahead. This spirit-forward creation combines the velvety richness of Hennessy VSOP Cognac, the herbal allure of Amaro Montenegro, and the bittersweet charm of Campari.Ingredients
Serves 1
1½ oz (45 ml) Hennessy VSOP Cognac*
¾ oz (22 ml) Amaro Montenegro
¼ oz (7.5 ml) Campari
lemon peel
2 leaves fresh sage, for garnish
*For a more budget-friendly option, substitute with St-Rémy VSOP Brandy.
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, combine cognac, Amaro and Campari. Add ice and stir for 7 to 10 seconds. Strain into a coupe or martini glass. Express lemon peel over surface of drink and discard peel, then garnish with sage leaves.
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After 8 Fizz
Celebrate the season with this festive and indulgent cocktail that blends the refreshing bite of peppermint with the smooth sweetness of chocolate. Topped with Codorníu Cava for a bubbly finish, this cocktail is crowned with a decadent swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkle of shaved chocolate, making it the perfect treat for holiday gatherings.Ingredients
Serves 1
¾ oz (22 ml) Luksusowa Vodka
¾ oz (22 ml) McGuinness Crème de Cacao Liqueur
¼ oz (7.5 ml) McGuinness Peppermint Schnapps
¾ oz (22 ml) fresh lemon juice
3 oz (90 ml) Codorníu Cava Clasico Brut
whipped cream and shaved chocolate, for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, crème de cacao, schnapps and lemon juice. Add ice and shake for 5 to 7 seconds. Pour over fresh ice in an old-fashioned glass, then top with Cava until ½-in (1.25 cm) from top. Garnish with whipped cream and shaved chocolate.