Bel Tempo

Bel Tempo

Difficulty Medium Spirit Liqueur   INGREDIENTS:  2 dashes aromatic bitters (such as Angostura) 1 1/2 oz Prosecco 1 cup of Ice 1 oz gin (preferably Italian) 1 1/2 oz limoncello 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice 2 dashes orange bitters Mint sprig, garnish   METHOD:...
A riff on the classic Paper Plane

A riff on the classic Paper Plane

Difficulty Medium Spirit Whisky Recipe by Nathan Murray, bar manager at aKin in Toronto: “I prefer Canadian whisky over bourbon. Then I add an acidulated green tea blended with toasted brown rice in place of classic citrus. The result: a flavour profile that is sure...
Crema Martini

Crema Martini

Difficulty Medium Spirit Vodka This creamy, nutty riff on an Espresso Martini comes courtesy of North Vancouver’s The Woods Spirit Co. INGREDIENTS 1.5 oz Crema Nocciola 1 oz vodka ¾ oz Kahlúa or other coffee liqueur Double espresso Garnish: cocoa powder or coffee...
Chili-Infused Tequila

Chili-Infused Tequila

Difficulty Medium Spirit Tequila Add a lively lick of heat to a Paloma or Margarita by replacing regular tequila with this chili-infused variation. INGREDIENTS: 1 (750 mL) bottle blanco tequila, preferably good quality but not too expensive 3 medium-sized fresh chili...
Lake Days

Lake Days

Difficulty Medium Spirit Gin Sam Clark, the creative director of beverage at the Fairmont Banff Springs, named this Rundle Bar favourite Lake Days because it is “reminiscent of spending summer days at Banff’s many beautiful lakes, with a tropical touch from...