by Helen Kain | Dec 30, 2022 | Libations
Who doesn’t love a glass of bubbly? This festive cocktail has the rich, fruity flavours of pear and cinnamon, perfect for the holiday season and ringing in the New Year. The Pear Simple mixes up quickly and is delicious with sparkling water, drizzled in a cup of...
by Helen Kain | Feb 5, 2022 | Fall Recipes, Libations, Winter Recipes
Enjoy this spicy twist on one of the most venerable drinks in the cocktail kingdom. Homemade rosemary spiced simple syrup replaces the traditional sugar cube, and when combined with toe-warming bourbon, citrus juices, and a dash of orange bitters, you have the perfect...
by Helen Kain | Jan 16, 2022 | Libations, Winter Recipes
As promised in the Dreamy Wedgwood Style Fruitcake, here is the recipe for a Winter Sidecar, courtesy of Craft Cocktails by Geoff Dillon and Whitney Rorison of Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers. Dillon’s is in the nearby Niagara region and has captivated...
by Helen Kain | Aug 11, 2019 | Libations, Summer Recipes
You’ve heard of a Kir Royale? Meet the Blackberry Champagne Cocktail. It’s a sparkling summer cocktail, rich with the fruity taste of blackberry. Also known as Creme de Mure, Blackberry Liqueur can be purchased online or through your local spirits...
by Helen Kain | Aug 11, 2019 | Libations, Summer Recipes
It’s the summer of the blackberry. Inspired by a drink we had at The Glass Onion in Falmouth, we decided to try our hands at this refreshing beverage. The Glass Onion cocktail is made with Blackberry liqueur, and it’s delicious. Mojitos typically...
by Helen Kain | Jul 28, 2018 | Libations, Summer Recipes
Adam added a fabulous drink to our cocktails-to-try list with this surprisingly refreshing beverage, inspired by an article from Food & Wine about Bourbon-based summer cocktails. The homemade lemon Oleo Saccharum, a complex name for lemon simple syrup,...