Gather & Pour
A charming bittersweet aperitif to fall for while your guests commune and relax. Easy to batch and even easier to serve. This cocktail can be made with Amaro Montenegro and Cinzano Rosso Vermouth.Ingredients
Serves 1
1 oz (30 ml) Amaro Montenegro
1 oz (30 ml) Cinzano Rosso Vermouth
2 dashes Angostura cocoa bitters
2 oz (60 ml) rooibos tea*
1 slice Braeburn apple studded with 1 whole clove, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bottle, combine amaro, vermouth, bitters and tea and chill in refrigerator so you’re ready to pour when guests arrive. Once chilled, pour into an old-fashioned glass over ice and garnish rim with a clove-studded apple slice. Alternatively, you can prepare cocktail as guests arrive. If making a batch to serve a group, multiply amount of each ingredient by number of servings you require.
- * To make tea, steep about ¼ oz (8 g) TEALEAVES Vanilla Rooibos loose-leaf tea (or similar rooibos) in 2 cups (500 ml) boiling water for 3 minutes (since rooibos is naturally tannin and caffeine-free, it will never over-steep or become bitter). Set aside to cool.
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Shoreline Negroni
This savoury Negroni pulls inspiration from our beautiful BC coastline forest with a gin using winged kelp as a botanical.Ingredients
Serves 1
1 oz (30 ml) Sheringham Seaside Gin
1 oz (30 ml) Martini Rosso Vermouth
1 oz (30 ml) Campari
1 sprig fresh rosemary, for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, combine gin, vermouth and Campari, add ice and stir for 5 to 7 seconds. Strain into an old‑fashioned glass over a large ice cube or fresh ice, and garnish with rosemary sprig. For elevated smoky aromatics, carefully light rosemary with a match and let it smoulder a little.
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Classic Aperol Spritz
A classic Aperol Spritz is a summer staple, boasting a balance of bitter, citrusy and slightly sweet flavours. The result? A bright, bittersweet cocktail with a sunset hue that’s as refreshing as it is iconic.Ingredients
Serves 1
2 oz (60 ml) Aperol Aperitivo
3 oz (90 ml) Prosecco
1 oz (30 ml) soda water
1 orange slice, for garnish
Instructions
- Add cubed ice to a large wineglass. In a mixing glass, combine Aperol, Prosecco and soda water. Pour into wineglass and stir gently. Garnish with an orange slice.
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Limoncello Spritz
Channeling the bright flavours of Italy, the Limoncello Spritz offers a vibrant, lemon forward alternative. This spritz is crisp, citrusy and slightly sweet—with the taste of the Amalfi Coast in every sip.Ingredients
Serves 1
2 oz (60 ml) Luxardo Limoncello
3 oz (90 ml) Prosecco
1 oz (30 ml) soda water
1 lemon wheel, for garnish
1 sprig fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Add cubed ice to a large stemmed glass. In a mixing glass, combine Limoncello, Prosecco and soda water. Pour into glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprig of fresh thyme.
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Hugo Spritz
The classic St-Germain Spritz, also known as the "Hugo Spritz," is a lightly sweet floral option that feels like a summer breeze in a glass. This spritz is delicate, refreshing and effortlessly elegant, making it a crowd-pleaser for any gathering.Ingredients
Serves 1
2 oz (60 ml) St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
3 oz (90 ml) Prosecco
1 oz (30 ml) soda water
lemon or lime & mint, for garnish
Instructions
- Add cubed ice to a large wineglass. In a mixing glass, combine St-Germain, Prosecco and soda water. Pour into wineglass and stir. Garnish with a lemon twist. Or, to make the popular variation of a St-Germain Spritz, the Hugo Spritz, garnish with a lime wheel and fresh mint leaves.
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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
maraschino cherry, for garnish
grapefruit peel, 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.