Inspired by Patrón

Behind the Bar:
Cry Baby Gallery

Oct. 06 2026

Rob Granicolo believes a bar should be fun. Full stop.

At Cry Baby Gallery, the whitewashed art space up front gives way to a dark, golden-lit bar where Granicolo pairs serious drinks with a decidedly unserious attitude. Cocktails are clever, sometimes unexpected and rooted in the personality of Toronto itself — the latest menu riffs on local icons and deep cuts. It’s an approach that has taken Cry Baby to No. 6 on Canada’s 50 Best Bars 2026.

Cry Baby Spicy Margarita

Cocktail recipe

2 oz Patrón Blanco tequila
½ oz Patrón Citrónge Orange Liqueur (optional)
1 oz lime juice
1 splash oleo habanero*

Combine all ingredients over ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake. Strain into a (or 2 mini) stemmed glass(es) over ice.

*Oleo habanero

10 limes, peel only
40 g habanero peppers, split and destemmed
40 g sugar
Splash lime juice

Combine all ingredients 120 ml (1/2 cup) water in a Ziplock bag or non-reactive plastic container. Seel and set aside to steep for 10-20 hours. Strain.