B.C.'s only magazine dedicated to local distilleries and cocktail culture.
Balance. Whether it’s blending the elements of the perfect cocktail or juggling work and play, balance is key.
It’s a philosophy bartender Simon Ogden takes to heart, both behind the bar and in life.
INGREDIENTS:
• 50ml Merridale Whisky Jack
• 20ml Odd Society Bitter Sweet Vermouth
• 10ml Merridale Apple Cider Brandy
• Dash of Bittered Sling Suius Cherry Bitters
METHOD:
Stir all ingredients and strain into a small coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
After just five years in business, British Columbia’s distillers have already confronted some mighty challenges. For one, it takes years of practice to make a quality product. Plus, craft liquor is expensive—not only for consumers at the till but for makers at the still.