Beldi Cocktail
Try this Moroccan-inspired drink made by Bombay Sapphire's World’s Most Imaginative Bartender
After beating out thousands of contestants and seven other finalists from around the globe, Vancouver resident and West Restaurant bar manager David Wolowidnyk was been named the winner of the first ever Bombay Sapphire World’s Most Imaginative Bartender competition in May 2012.
Lakeshore Punch
A vodka drink perfect for soaking up the last of summer
A fresh and breezy blend of Grey Goose La Poire flavoured vodka, elderflower liqueur, pear nectar, lime juice, cucumber and a touch of mint. La Poire vodka is made with a blend of three natural flavourings blended to mimic the taste and freshness of Anjou pear. This crisp and smooth vodka is available in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia for between $44-54.
Wine Cocktail
A light drink featuring Jacob's Creek moscato
Moscato has become North America's newest wine obsession. These wines are generally sweet, aromatic, fruity, refreshing, slightly carbonated, low in alcohol and white. The grape can also be vinified dry to make lovely aromatic dry sippers, too. A perfect way to make use of moscato this summer is in a wine cocktail.
Sip, Shake, Sparkle
Try a Cupid's Kiss cocktail by Jeremy Parsons
Fielding Estate Winery is hosting its annual summer Ladies Night next Thursday, with 10% of the proceeds going to Niagara’s Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds program.
Blueberry Collins
Fresh blueberries add a twist to a classic cocktail
Make the most of the season's fruit by adding fresh blueberries to a mixed drink. A traditional Tom Collins is made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and club soda, but this recipe uses blueberry vodka and elderflower liqueur to provide a one-two punch of flavour.
Appleton Estates Celebrates Jamaican Anniversary
Specialty rum to commemorate 50 years of Jamaican independence
Ultra premium spirits come on the market all the time.
Gräpevine Vodka
A new ABSOLUT product makes killer cocktails
The newest member in the ABSOLUT family is ABSOLUT GRÄPEVINE. This recently-released vodka is flavoured with notes of white grape, dragon fruit and papaya.
Cooking School: Bread
How-to create a legendary loaf over an open fire
“Even if it is cold outside, baking bread on an open fire warms not only the stomach but also the soul.”
Prosecco Cocktails
Try these Mediterranean-inspired drinks
Astoria prosecco is produced in the Polegato family's historical Val de Brun vineyard, situated on 50 hectares in Veneto, Italy. Grapes are hand-picked in small batches to produce their 10 different wines. Astoria 2011 Prosecco (ON $13.95) is bright and well-balanced, with tiny bubbles and crisp fruit flavours. Made from 100% Glera, this wine would pair nicely with appetizers, seafood or creamy sauces. It also lends itself to a cocktail creation like the ones featured below.
Tryst in Trieste
A cocktail made with limoncello
Created by Joseph DeSanto, Maremma Restaurant, New York City (now closed)
