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The Alfonso
“This recipe comes from our friend John Bunner, the head barman at Toronto’s Alo restaurant. He’s always getting us to try new things (especially me because I usually just have champagne!).” – Laura Calder…
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Spring Riis Cocktail
This Spring Riis cocktail is made with snap pea-infused gin.
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Toes In The Sand Island Rum Punch
Try this recipe for Toes In The Sand Island Rum Punch from The Great Shellfish Cookbook. The combo of dark rum and fruit in this drink gives it a well-balanced sweetness.
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French 75 Cocktail
If you’d like some bubbly with brunch, try a lemony, gin-infused French 75 cocktail. It’s sweet, tart and delicious.
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Miku’s Sweet & Spicy Japanese Cocktail
“Sweet and fruity juxtaposed with a sharp spice and kick of alcohol, this cocktail is a more concentrated twist on the classic El Diablo. The rich texture and fiery aroma are balanced with a smooth citrus finish,” says Stephen Whiteside, Beverage Director at Japanese restaurant Miku.
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Valentine’s Day Floral Cherry Cocktail
Serve this sultry cognac cocktail to your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day. Pleasant fruitiness mixes with a hint of menthol, while the slight acidity works in harmony with the bitter sweetness of Martell VSOP and also accentuates its floral quality.
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How To Make A House & Home Caesar
Elevate the quintessential Canadian cocktail with this recipe that’s a giant step up from the average caesar. Created by the team at Walter, the makers of Canadian all-natural craft caesar mix, this version is made with only real, high-quality ingredients — including clam juice from a sustainable fishery — and is prepared in small batches…
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Sazerac
A cocktail recipe from Esquire’s Drink Like A Man. Sometimes it takes a cold drink to light a fire inside, and few do the job quite so well as New Orleans’ storied Sazerac cocktail, a dark, rich, and bracing dram whose powers of warming are high and cooling practically nil.
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Citrus Spiced Gin & Tonic
A dry and light G&T. The strong citrus notes from the cardamom pod and juniper berries combine with spicy aromatics of the cassia bud to make this gin and tonic a favorite cocktail for the spring season and warmer weather ahead.
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Smoky Bloody Mary
The smoky hints from the mezcal combined with the freshness of lime and cilantro and the savoriness of the tomato juice make this a smooth and satisfying cocktail.
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Cucumber-Basil Smash
This verdant cocktail is like a garden party on ice. For best results, try adding Hendrick’s, a Scottish gin flavoured with Damask roses and cucumber (but any brand will do the trick).
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Sour Cherry Bourbon
Brightened with cherries and spiked with bourbon, this rouged whiskey sour is good company while working the grill. Try out this fruity whiskey twist tonight.
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Ruby Kelly Cocktail
Steep dried hibiscus tea in boiling water to make tea. Store in fridge until ready to use.
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Old Fashioned
A cocktail recipe from Esquire’s Drink Like A Man. The old fashioned (invented circa 1800, christened circa 1880) is the Fender Strat of cocktails: It embodies the classic American combination of offhand style, swagger, and micrometer engineering. And it’s simple enough that anyone can make it, yet sophisticated enough that…