by Joanne Sasvari | Sep 9, 2022 | Features
The bittersweet contemporary classic makes a comeback High-waisted jeans, shoulder pads, neon colours—if you had any doubts that the 1980s are back, the return of the Espresso Martini should lay them to rest. This buzzy, bittersweet cocktail was perhaps the...
by Joanne Sasvari | Jul 22, 2022 | Tasting Panel
The Alchemist tasting panel reviews sips for the sunny season Once summer’s warmer, sunnier weather finally arrives, we crave drinks that are lighter and easier, more refreshing and less complicated. No one knows that better than the bartenders who craft all your...
by Joanne Sasvari | Jun 14, 2022 | Features
Fairmont Pacific Rim launches a series of drinks inspired by Douglas Coupland’s new art exhibit Vancouver’s own Douglas Coupland is typically the creator, not the muse, known for 13 novels including the era-defining Generation X as well as numerous artworks, many of...
by Joanne Sasvari | Jun 14, 2022 | News
The Keefer ranks No. 25 at the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Bars Awards; Botanist places No. 2 on Canada’s 50 Best Bars We all know what a dynamic cocktail scene Vancouver has, and what a talented group of bartenders we have slinging drinks here. Now the rest of...
by Joanne Sasvari | Jun 9, 2022 | Features
In the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of The Alchemist, we look back at our first Vancouver Cocktail Week, and look forward to an exciting summer of product launches, parties and openings. Despite our anxieties over the pandemic, VCW 2022, held March 6 to 10, was a huge...
