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updated on October 20, 2021October 17, 2021Apéritif Sours

Smoky Maple

Very, very tasty. (If you like Islay Whisky and Maple syrup).

Autumn Leaves

A bracingly strong fall cocktail, appropriately named

updated on January 5, 2022October 4, 2021Apéritif Duos & Trios Spirited The Lockdown

Gin Martini

The world’s most popular cocktail even has its own namesake glass and hundreds of variations. This one is the classic.

updated on January 5, 2022October 2, 2021Apéritif Duos & Trios Struggling Through

Indian Rose

This cocktail is a birthday tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, but seems equally appropriate today. Gandhi is often called “the father of non-violence”, and “the father of India”

updated on October 29, 2021August 3, 2021Apéritif Cocktails from the Pandemic Sours Struggling Through

The Salty Dog was created as a variation of the Greyhound cocktail from that era when the actor George Jessel added a salt rim sometime in the 1950s, as a way to balance the bitterness of the grapefruit – or mask bad gin.

updated on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021Cocktails from the Pandemic The Lockdown Tikis & Tropicals

Rainbow Paradise

The RAINBOW PARADISE cocktail seeks to incorporate the various colours of the rainbow flag which reflects both the immense diversity and the unity of the LGBTQ community.

updated on June 22, 2021June 22, 2021Apéritif Cocktails from the Pandemic Non Alcoholic Struggling Through

Raspberry Rickey

Just three simple ingredients make this refreshing non-alcoholic cocktail, and it’s perfect when you’re underage, like many graduates or just not drinking alcohol.

updated on May 24, 2021May 24, 2021Cocktails from the Pandemic Digestif Duos & Trios Struggling Through

Queen Victoria

A simple sweet brandy based drink to celebrate the reign of Queen Victoria.

updated on October 2, 2021May 21, 2021Apéritif Cocktails from the Pandemic Sours Struggling Through

Bees Knees

The Bee’s Knees is a Prohibition-era cocktail. The name is a popular slang expression used to denote something excellent or outstanding. It’s a simple extension of the classic Gin Sour (gin, lemon, sugar) that features honey instead of sugar.

updated on June 30, 2021April 9, 2021Cocktails from the Pandemic Odd and Old Birds

In honour of HRH Prince Philip

A #quarantini in honour of HRH Prince Philip, who died April 9, 2021 at age 99. According to an article by Thrillist, “the Duke of …