The Celestial Dream is a captivating summery cocktail that transports your taste buds to the Mediterranean. This delightful concoction combines the richness of Cognac with the vibrant notes of pomegranate and orange liquor. Topped off with the effervescence of Prosecco, it’s a heavenly sip that evokes the warm, starry nights of the Mediterranean coast, making...
My cocktail begins with my very first foraged ingredient, the blueberry! As a child we used to vacation in Sudbury in the summer, and I have fond memories of picking wild blueberries. I also wanted to use an ingredient that showcases the passage of time, so my fortified shrub is made from a blend of...
Inspired by the Deanston waterwheel and the idyllic nature of a picnic in the countryside by the water. This cocktail also pays homage to the queer cultural landmarks by the water. Places where we could run off to and escape; for a swim, a dance, a picnic or a romance. Embedded in this cocktail is...
The inspiration for my cocktail was the River Teith; the powerful river which fuels Deanston’s distillery. The river is symbolic of Deanston’s ambition and community, as well as a symbol for the need to progress and move forward in our industry. Naming my cocktail “Just like a River” represents my dedication to bettering my community...
The story and inspiration behind my cocktail is based on the caring quilt. Quilts that are handmade and passed down through generations for everyone to add their own story and part of themselves through a piece of cloth. Even when submitting my video I felt this rang true to not only the title of the...
In my opinion every drink should have a story or some type of connection with or to its creator. This being my first contest I really wanted to make sure this drink embodied my experiences, my love of mixology and me as a person. I really wanted to make sure Deanston was the star of...
Inspired by using in season local ingredients from my home province of British Columbia, Peachy Keen is a cocktail I created for a guest shift I did at The Offy Bistro in my home town, Chilliwack. Bright and fresh in colour and in flavour, I love this summer cocktail! 1 oz Raspberry-infused Gin* 0.5o z...
I wanted to create a play on one of my favourite cocktails “Don’t Give Up the Ship”. Being in love with old school sailor ghost stories I played around with different ingredients to see how I might create a great visual piece in a minimalist’s way. I was able to find that by adding Fernet...
I created this cocktail as part of my Italian & Japanese fusion event “Sake & Sinfonia”. This was my Sinfonia cocktail which showcases an edible component and unique tea flavours. This cocktail is an experience and will take you through a journey of flavour. This a multi-step process: 1) Cocktail Combine the following ingredients in...
I created this cocktail for the Homebar Awards 2022 Finals. This cocktail is inspired by my family’s Italian tradition of ending every meal with espresso and a digestive. I wanted to recreate this tradition in the form of an anise drink. The name “Strega” is Italian for witch, and in Benevento, Italy (The City of...
