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...
During the pandemic, I tested positive for Covid-19. I stayed at home for a long time and I was constantly treated with many warm drinks, one of which was made from honey and dried roses with some herbs such as cinnamon, star anise and a little apple juice. After returning to work, I decided to...
What is Canadian Whisky? To be called Canadian Whisky, the distilled spirit must be: Made with cereal grain The cereal mash production must take place in Canada The distillation must take place in Canada; Canadian producers can distil any way they choose The aging process must take place in Canada for a minimum of 3...
I wanted to make a drink inspired by the neighbourhood my venue, Bar Mordecai, was in. One of my favourite things about Dundas Street West is how beautifully we capture that evening magic hour. At certain times of the year, it feels like the street is perfectly drenched in flattering and beautiful golden light. Ward...
An easy to make cocktail for an after dinner drink. The type of digestif that you wanna drink by the fireplace. It’s a simple twist on an Old Fashioned that highlights the oaky and spiced profile of Lot 40 Dark Oak. Franks is the name of the shed where I go to escape the city...
Inspired by the Clynelish Distillery on the Northern part of Scotland that experiences very cold winters and iced landscapes. The kind of whiskey produced there are crisp and fresh and make it easier to build on new flavours to compliment the whisky. With the era of cordial, I came up with this cocktail to play...
Strong Feelings is dedicated to my friend/coworker, Sha, who always knows exactly how he feels and isn’t afraid to share it. 1.5oz Toki Japanese Whisky 0.75 Sweet Vermouth 0.3oz Fernet Branca 0.5oz Chai Syrup** 1ml 5 Spice Bitters*** Stir all ingredients and strain into chilled coupe. Garnish with Orange Zest
You want to know what makes an Ultimate Bartender? Check this out! Becoming the Shao Khan of bartenders, bar managers or bar owners takes time and practice and a lot of citrus juice in tiny cuts on your hands. Your head has to be in the right space to have a truly satisfying shift behind...
You like Star Wars, right? How about Back To The Future? Did you always pick Luigi when you played Mario Kart? When you go back and watch Goodfellas or Cujo what do you drink? Monkey Shoulder wants to get in your mouth. It’s whisky that you can drink as a grown up, but without being too...
