Strawberry Rosé
The harmonious balance of this cocktail beautifully captures the essence of pastel pink. Delicate notes of rose and the elegance of strawberry effortlessly complement the citrus-forward profile of Malfy Gin Rosa and the effervescence of Stellar’s Jay sparkling rosé. Its subtlety and complexity captivate with every sip.Ingredients
Serves 1
1 tsp (5 ml) rosewater
1 strawberry
1 oz (30 ml) Malfy Gin Rosa
½ oz (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
½ oz (15 ml) Simple Syrup*
3 oz (90 ml) Steller’s Jay Sparkling Rosé
Instructions
- Measure rosewater into a flute, swirl it around to coat the inside and discard excess. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberry, then add gin, lemon juice and Simple Syrup. Shake vigorously and fine strain into rosewater-rinsed flute. Top with sparkling rosé.
- * 1:1 ratio of granulated sugar dissolved in boiling water. Allow to cool before using.
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Mistletoe Moments
This aromatic, mint-infused spiced cocktail blends seasonal notes of cranberry, spices, and citrus. Its minty freshness sets the scene to rediscover special moments beneath the mistletoe. Embrace the seasonal flavours in this delightful cocktail, designed to add a touch of magic to your holiday moments. Featuring Empress 1908 Gin.Ingredients
Serves 1
1½ oz (45 ml) Victoria Distillers Empress 1908 Cocktail Gin
1 tbsp (15 ml) cranberry sauce
½ oz (15 ml) Simple Syrup*
¾ oz (22 ml) fresh lemon juice
2 dashes aromatic bitters
3 sprigs mint (save 1 for garnish)
fresh cranberries and a lemon twist, for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker with cubed ice, combine gin, cranberry sauce, Simple Syrup, lemon juice, bitters and 2 mint sprigs. Shake vigorously and fine strain over cubed ice in an old-fashioned glass. Garnish with fresh cranberries, a lemon twist and a sprig of fresh mint.
- * 1:1 ratio of granulated sugar dissolved in boiling water. Allow to cool before using.
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Winter Spiced Gin & Tonic
Not all gin and tonics are the same! A quality gin and it’s botanicals should be complimented not only by the premium tonic you choose, but also by the expression of the garnish in your glass. Tanqueray 10 gin uses both orange and grapefruit as botanicals, so along with slices of these citrus fruits, the garnishing of winter spices can make this gin and tonic one of your new holiday favourites. Featuring Tanqueray No. Ten Batch Distilled Gin.Ingredients
Serves
1½ oz (45 ml) Tanqueray No. Ten Gin
4 oz (120 ml) premium tonic water
1 pod star anise, a few whole cloves and allspice, for garnish
1 sprig rosemary, for garnish
slice of both grapefruit and orange, for garnish
Instructions
- In a goblet, combine gin and tonic. Add ice and garnish with spices and citrus slices.
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New Pink Lady
Celebrate the BC Pink Lady apple, known for its floral, fragrant aroma, crisp acidity, and slight sweetness. The New Pink Lady is a contemporary interpretation of the classic Pink Lady, perfectly balanced to capture the beauty of the ever-popular apple.Ingredients
Serves 1
½ Pink Lady apple, cored, thinly sliced
¾ oz (22 ml) fresh lemon juice
1½ oz (45 ml) Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin
½ oz (15 ml) Honey Syrup*
1 egg white
1 Pink Lady apple slice, for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle apple with lemon juice, then add gin, Honey Syrup and egg white. Shake to emulsify ingredients. Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously, then fine strain into a cocktail coupe. Garnish with apple slice.
- *To make Honey Syrup, stir together ⅓ cup (80 ml) boiled water and ⅔ cup (160 ml) honey in a small bowl. Unused syrup can be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
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Back to Cali
Back to Cali was created by Bar Star Kelsey Ramage of Mount Pleasant Vintage. Make it at home or enjoy it at their location in Vancouver, BC! Featuring Beefeater Gin and Amaro Montenegro perfectly paired with calamansi syrup and orange bitters.Ingredients
Serves 1
1½ oz (45 ml) Beefeater Gin
½ oz (15 ml) Amaro Montenegro
¼ oz (7.5 ml) Prosyro Kalamansi Syrup*
¼ oz (7.5 ml) Simple Syrup**
¾ oz (22 ml) lemon juice
2 dashes orange bitters
lemon twist, for garnish
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker, shake hard and double strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
- *Can be found online or at specialty cocktail stores.
- ** 1:1 ratio of sugar dissolved in boiling water. Allow to cool before using.
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Rose Gin Frosé
Turn rosé on its head with this frozen rosy gin cocktail. This refreshing cocktail is sure to cool you down on a hot summer’s day. Use your favourite gin or one that is pink like the Malfy Con Rosa or anything red berry flavoured. This recipe makes 8 servings, ideal for serving to your guests in the heat of the summer or anytime!Ingredients
Serves 8
1 x 750 ml bottle Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir Rosé
2 tbsp (30 ml) sugar
4 oz (120 ml) Malfy Con Rosa Gin
2 cups (500 ml) fresh summer berries (such as raspberries and/or sliced strawberries), plus more, for garnish
Instructions
- One day before serving, freeze wine in ice cube trays. To serve, blend wine ice, sugar, gin and berries until smooth and slushy. Pour into wine glasses or tumblers and garnish with fresh berries.
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In Bloom
Spirits in Bloom, the cover cocktail is spring in a glass.Ingredients
Serves 1
1½ oz (45 ml) Tanqueray London Dry Gin
¾ oz (22 ml) Bols Elderflower Liqueur
¾ oz (22 ml) lemon juice
2 slices cucumber
spring flowers, for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker with cubed ice, add gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and cucumber slices.
- Shake vigorously and fine strain over cubed ice in an old-fashioned glass.
- Garnish with spring flowers.
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Seaside Spring Collins
Explore the diversity of gin in these four delicious cocktails.Ingredients
Serves 1
1½ oz (45 ml) Sheringham Seaside Gin
½ oz (15 ml) Rose Simple Syrup*
½ oz (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
1 pinch sea salt
3 oz (90 ml) sparkling elderflower water
lemon peel, for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing glass with cubed ice, combine gin, Rose Simple Syrup, lemon juice and salt. Stir to chill and dilute. Strain into a collins glass over cubed ice. Top with sparkling elderflower water. Garnish with lemon peel.
- *To make Rose Simple Syrup, combine ½ cup (125 ml) sugar with ½ cup (125 ml) boiling water and 2 tsp (10 ml) dried rose petals. Stir to dissolve then strain and transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
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Lime Leaf Sour
Explore the diversity of gin in these four delicious cocktails.Ingredients
Serves 1
5 lime leaves (save 1 for garnish)
2 x 1-in (2.5 cm) coin of ginger, peeled
1 egg white
2 oz (60 ml) Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin
¾ oz (22 ml) orgeat (almond syrup)
1 oz (30 ml) lime juice
freshly grated cinnamon, for garnish
1 lime leaf, for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle 4 lime leaves and ginger then combine egg white, gin, orgeat and lime juice. Shake vigorously and fine strain into a chilled cocktail coupe. Garnish with freshly grated cinnamon and lime leaf.
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The Southside
Explore the diversity of gin in these four delicious cocktails.Ingredients
Serves 1
2 oz (60 ml) Bombay Sapphire Gin
¾ oz (22 ml) fresh lemon juice
¾ oz (22 ml) Simple Syrup*
7 mint leaves
tip of mint sprig, for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker with cubed ice, add gin, lemon juice, Simple Syrup and mint leaves. Shake vigorously and fine strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with tip of a mint sprig.
- *1:1 ratio of sugar dissolved in boiling water. Allow to cool before using.