I wanted to mix something that was not really high ABV, with some Christmas flavours that has a nice rich Christmas colour and creamy texture. 1 oz Creme de Cacao 1 oz homemade Peppermint Liqueur* 0.25 oz Luxardo St Antonio 1/2 bar spoon organic matcha powder 0.5 oz water 2 dash Scrappy’s Chocolate Bitters 1…
It’s The Home Bartender time! This series caters to those of you who are not necessarily working bartenders but who are really interested in drinking better cocktails and learning how to make them! Each month our Home Bartender expert, Matej Novak, will run you through a new topic. This month, he discusses something very appropriate…
El Padre is a story about Struggle, Growth, Family and Community—it’s a story about all of us. The beginning of my bartending career was not one of the highlights of my life. I had just unexpectedly found out I was going to be a dad, had to quit my pursuit of a football career and…
I will start by saying that I don’t live in your mouth and so I can’t actually tell you what you should or shouldn’t drink based on my tastes and experiences. I will tell you though that you HAVE to be able to find something better to drink than a Dirty Martini. As a service…
It’s Boozy Bookshelf time! Our monthly feature where our friends Marlene and Lucas of Famous Last Words Bar in Toronto review books of a boozy nature. This month, they hit up Mezcal by Emma Janzen and give us both of their opinions of said book. BONUS: Since it’s the season of giving, we are running a contest…
This drink is for the times you have stepped out of your comfort zone & tried something new. Inspired by my travels around the world & that overwhelming feeling of excitement & anticipation you get when you immerse yourself in something completely new & utterly different. Most people don’t like going out of their comfort…
Barcelona is one hell of a city! So much so that when we thought about how to talk about all the killer bars we visited while there, we realized it would take more than one post – so here is part one featuring the Gracia and Eixample neighbourhoods of Barcelona! Let’s start by saying that…
Inspired by the episode of Netflix’s Chef’s Table profiling Christina Tosi of Milk Bar, this is one of those concept drinks that just came together perfectly and quickly became a cult classic at our bar. When people ask I tell them the name came to me in a fever dream. 1.5 oz Gosling’s Black Seal…
It’s The Home Bartender time! This series caters to those of you who are not necessarily working bartenders but who are really interested in drinking better cocktails and learning how to make them! Each month our Home Bartender expert, Matej Novak, will run you through a new topic. This month, he discusses ICE! When building…
Inspired by a song under the same name by one of my favourite bands, depicting contemplation and beauty. 1 oz Avua Prata Cachaça 1 oz Pisco 0.5 oz Lemon Sherbet 0.5 oz Blueberry Cordial Topped with Hibiscus Bitters Blueberry dust Combine all ingredients except dust and bitters in tin. Add ice and stir. Apply dust to…
