Tuck yourself into the posh, intimate bar at the entry of Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel’s restaurant of the same name and get ready for a walk on the wild side. Botanist’s distinct identity is deeply rooted in nature, from orchards and oceans to mountains and deserts. In the adjacent glass-fronted laboratory, cutting-edge cocktail science creates wonders in the Exploration of Microclimates cocktail menu. A staple is the Raincouver that comes garnished with its own edible cloud. Anyone looking for a lower-key experience will love the alternate menu, which offers drinks like the stunningly balanced Botanist Marine Martini, a dry gin Martini built with kombu, chive oil and sea asparagus, and the Roji Highball, made with Japanese whisky, fig leaf, pear and honeyed Riesling. Sophisticated options from the bar’s expanded alcohol-free-program include the Dry Run, a vegan cordial made with spirit-free amaro.