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…
This fragrant rum-based libation from John Bunner, Operations Manager at Alo, Aloette, and Alobar in Toronto, is garnished with a bundle of herbs tied together with lemon peel—inspired by a bouquet garni used for flavouring stocks and stews. Leisure Noise Cocktail…
Inspired by a Negroni Sbagliato, this bright and floral High & Dry cocktail from Kaitlyn Stewart, Manager at Royal Dinette in Vancouver (and 2017 Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year), is the perfect crowd-pleasing aperitif High & Dry…
Named after the hot, dry winds that blow through the sherry-producing regions of Spain, Breanne Belitski's, (Head Bartender at Little Oak Bar in Halifax), simple sherry-based Levante cocktail tastes like an elegant updated martini. Levante Cocktail INGREDIENTS: 11⁄2 oz London Dry…
Pantry staples are elevated to new heights in this fuss-free and fruity rye-based drink from cocktail-master Evelyn Chick, Bar Manager at Pretty Ugly Toronto Harvest Wish Cocktail INGREDIENTS: 11⁄2 oz Amontillado sherry 1oz Lot40 100% Canadian rye 1⁄2 oz…
It's the perfect martini for summer quaffing thanks to the bright and bracing flavour courtesy of tart, citrusy grapefruit bitters and zest. INGREDIENTS 3 parts Elit Vodka 1⁄4 part dry vermouth 3 dashes grapefruit bitters grapefruit zest METHOD Stir in…
INGREDIENTS 2 parts Tequila Herradura® 1 part fresh-squeezed lime juice 3⁄4 part agave nectar 1 lime wedge (garnish) METHOD Combine all the ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake hard so that some of the ice melts, then strain over…
For this Rhubarb Gin Shrub, I use Newfoundland Distillery Seaweed Gin, made at a new distillery in Clarke’s Beach using juniper, Newfoundland savory—prized for its distinct avour—and dulse. The Third Place tonic syrup is made here in St. John’s. The…
