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A Taste Of Spain – Sherry

If you are a Millennial or Gen Z looking for a new experience in wine, you may be surprised to hear one of the most interesting and versatile types of wine is Sherry. In North America, sherry is...

A Taste of Spain – Food & Culture

Spain is one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the world. It is the fourth-largest European country and the second-most mountainous country after Switzerland. It has numerous offshore...

A Taste of Spain – Wine Tour

Ah, those grey, rainy, late winter days here on the West Coast! Are you thinking of Spain, and its sunny and warm climate... but getting there isn't in the budget? No worries, we may not be able to...

Non-Alcoholic Trends

Why Non-Alcohol? In a very short period, the non-alcohol landscape has changed dramatically, one part driven by age and the other by culture.  Older drinkers such as Baby Boomers or Gen X have...

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Latest Recipes

Baileys Holiday Birthday Cake Martini

Baileys Holiday Birthday Cake Martini Finally, a cake you can drink! A festive way to celebrate your holiday birthday, or just “cut the cake” any day! This limited edition flavour from Baileys is a...

Bourbon Hot Toddy

Bourbon Hot Toddy With cooler temperatures, cosy up in front of the fireplace with this warm, soothing cocktail. While we often associate a hot toddy with a cold or flu, this bourbon and honey-based...

Bourbon Manhattan Martini

Bourbon Manhattan Martini Ah, the classic Manhattan Martini has been around since the late 1800s. The origin of this cocktail is shrouded in mystery, but the first written mention appears around...

A Long Winter’s Nap

A Long Winter's Nap This is a twist on the classic Hot Toddy, mixing Bourbon with a spice-infused maple syrup. All the ingredients are readily available, and the recipe is quick and easy. The...

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Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail

Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail

Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail This is great to have on hand for younger guests or those who choose not to imbibe. It lets everyone have a special, festive drink to celebrate an event, family occasion or maybe just a random Tuesday! 4 oz Sparkling Apple Cider1 oz...

Apple Martini

Apple Martini

Apple Martini This is a bit of a modern twist on the 80s classic Appletini, that candied apple-sweet cocktail we can leave in the past. This version takes advantage of apple-infused whiskey—try Crown Royal Apple or Jack Daniels Apple—to add a touch of sweet, citrus,...

Apple Harvest Punch

Apple Harvest Punch

Apple Harvest Punch An apple cocktail in a glass is fun, but a bowl of apple cocktail shared with friends is spectacular!  This cocktail tastes terrific, is fun to make, and can easily be adapted as a non-alcoholic version.  A punch is a great way to share your...

Spiced Apple Spritz

Spiced Apple Spritz

Spiced Apple Spritz While I am normally not a fan of sweet, the use of a simple syrup based on Demerara sugar and fresh apple cider with fall spices is spectacular in this cocktail.  I love this time of year when fresh picked apples, and apple cider come available,...

Classic Bellini

Classic Bellini

Classic Bellini Summer is truly here when fresh local fruit appears for sale. With fresh peaches comes the opportunity to enjoy a perfect patio sipper, the Peach Bellini. The classic Bellini is simple; fresh peaches and sparkling wine.Champagne was used originally,...

Scotch Fruit Cocktail

Scotch Fruit Cocktail

Scotch Fruit Cocktail Enjoying a drink outside is a given as we move into long summer days. If you want an alternative to beer or white wine, try this flavourful cocktail based on blended scotch whisky, you will find it is as easy to enjoy as it is to make. This...

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Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail

Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail

Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail This is great to have on hand for younger guests or those who choose not to imbibe. It lets everyone have a special, festive drink to celebrate an event, family occasion or maybe just a random Tuesday! 4 oz Sparkling Apple Cider1 oz...

Apple Martini

Apple Martini

Apple Martini This is a bit of a modern twist on the 80s classic Appletini, that candied apple-sweet cocktail we can leave in the past. This version takes advantage of apple-infused whiskey—try Crown Royal Apple or Jack Daniels Apple—to add a touch of sweet, citrus,...

Apple Harvest Punch

Apple Harvest Punch

Apple Harvest Punch An apple cocktail in a glass is fun, but a bowl of apple cocktail shared with friends is spectacular!  This cocktail tastes terrific, is fun to make, and can easily be adapted as a non-alcoholic version.  A punch is a great way to share your...

Spiced Apple Spritz

Spiced Apple Spritz

Spiced Apple Spritz While I am normally not a fan of sweet, the use of a simple syrup based on Demerara sugar and fresh apple cider with fall spices is spectacular in this cocktail.  I love this time of year when fresh picked apples, and apple cider come available,...

Classic Bellini

Classic Bellini

Classic Bellini Summer is truly here when fresh local fruit appears for sale. With fresh peaches comes the opportunity to enjoy a perfect patio sipper, the Peach Bellini. The classic Bellini is simple; fresh peaches and sparkling wine.Champagne was used originally,...

Scotch Fruit Cocktail

Scotch Fruit Cocktail

Scotch Fruit Cocktail Enjoying a drink outside is a given as we move into long summer days. If you want an alternative to beer or white wine, try this flavourful cocktail based on blended scotch whisky, you will find it is as easy to enjoy as it is to make. This...