THE BLACKBURN BELONGS LOOSELY TO A FAMILY OF DRINKS DESCENDED FROM THE VIEUX CARRÉ, a bold cocktail invented in New Orleans sometime in the 1930s that combined several brown spirits few would previously have thought to mix. It proved once…
THIS GORGEOUS MINIMAL- IST DRINK IS A MODERN CLASSIC. À la Luz is built on a strong foundation of tequila and sherry, brightened with celery, cardamom and sesame oil, an inspired addition that lends dimension. That was Boushel’s plan all…
Nova Scotian wine is borne of the land, weather, and the Bay of Fundy. Grapes thrive in the Minas Basin, Blomidon Peninsula, and Gaspereau Valley (within the larger Annapolis Valley), with Tidal Bay being the first and only appellation. Any…
IT’S NOT OFTEN THAT A SUPER-COMPLEX AND HIGHLY ORIGINAL WHISKY COCKTAIL ALSO MANAGES TO BE A CROWD-PLEASER, but, somehow, Sage Advice pulls it off. This long drink is rich in fall flavours — cinnamon, clove, pear, and sage — and…
THE SAYULITA SEÑORITA CAN BE SUMMED UP IN TWO WORDS — FLAVOUR BOMB. Southern figured out just the right balance for this complex cocktail, juggling smoke and spice notes with a hint of sweet and a bright hit of acidity.…
NOGUEDA DID NOT INVENT THE COBRA’S FANG —a vintage tiki drink — but she may well have perfected it by dialing up the anise notes and adding extra overproof rum. It’s the kind of drink that instantly transports you to…
2oz Herradura Silver Tequila 1oz fresh lime juice 0.5oz agave nectar 2 cucumber slices 4-6 mint leaves
A delicious spirit-forward cocktail that truly embodies Autumn. With the depth of the Cognac, elements of the star anise syrup and the addition of the Balsam Fir Bitters or Fernet Branca, it provides spiced nuances and complexity with an amazing…
Bourbon Mint Julep You don't have to love the ponies to enjoy this classic version of the fabled Mint Julep. INGREDIENTS • 2 parts Woodford Reserve • 1 part water • 4 sprigs fresh mint • 1 tsp sugar DIRECTIONS…
I was originally taught a 1:1:1 ratio, but it always seemed a little off to me. The whisky would get lost, and the balance was off. So I rejigged it to be heavier on the whisky while relaxing the Campari and…
Introduced to me by one of my mentors, Robin Goodfellow, this is an oldie but a goodie. It represents the very close relationship I have with cocktails that are simplistic in ingredients yet complex in flavour. I’ve always admired forgotten classics…
Of all the watering holes around the country, none evokes such ardent enthusiasm as Bar Raval. The beloved bar retains the title of Canada’s Best Bar for a second year, by a wide margin of votes from our judges. Here's…