Cocktail Recipes
Rancor's Delight
Rum, Cynar, Rosso Vermouth and Bitters. When I admittedly went down the Star Wars & Star Trek themed cocktail rabbit hole (wormhole?!) the other day, the original recipe by Tim...
Rancor's Delight
Rum, Cynar, Rosso Vermouth and Bitters. When I admittedly went down the Star Wars & Star Trek themed cocktail rabbit hole (wormhole?!) the other day, the original recipe by Tim...
Route 1 North - Martini variation
Gin, Dry vermouth, smoked vodka, chartreuse rinse. I find Martini Variations quite fun because it’s a fairly delicate drink that you can really try to pull some complex flavours out...
Route 1 North - Martini variation
Gin, Dry vermouth, smoked vodka, chartreuse rinse. I find Martini Variations quite fun because it’s a fairly delicate drink that you can really try to pull some complex flavours out...
In Time - a chocolate and Bitter Orange love af...
This one began with a new Bitter Orange Aperitif gifted to me from Esquimalt, Huge Thank you! After my first little sip of it I immediately thought this one is...
In Time - a chocolate and Bitter Orange love af...
This one began with a new Bitter Orange Aperitif gifted to me from Esquimalt, Huge Thank you! After my first little sip of it I immediately thought this one is...
The Dirty (Truffle) Scuffle - An elegant martin...
Black Truffle Vodka, gin, dry vermouth and olive brine. Wild foraged black truffles from Vancouver Island are vacuum distilled into this incredible spirit that makes an even more incredible martini....
The Dirty (Truffle) Scuffle - An elegant martin...
Black Truffle Vodka, gin, dry vermouth and olive brine. Wild foraged black truffles from Vancouver Island are vacuum distilled into this incredible spirit that makes an even more incredible martini....
Nerina
Gin, Rosso vermouth, Meletti. This is a really wonderful riff on the classic, equal parts negroni recipe, but the substitution of Meletti for Campari makes it a new thing altogether....
Nerina
Gin, Rosso vermouth, Meletti. This is a really wonderful riff on the classic, equal parts negroni recipe, but the substitution of Meletti for Campari makes it a new thing altogether....
The Jolly Boulevard
Whisky, Bitter Red and infused Bianco Vermouth. A lovely friend of mine Melissa of Victoria Whisky Tastings kindly asked if I could contribute a cocktail to her Advent Cocktail Month, paired with...
The Jolly Boulevard
Whisky, Bitter Red and infused Bianco Vermouth. A lovely friend of mine Melissa of Victoria Whisky Tastings kindly asked if I could contribute a cocktail to her Advent Cocktail Month, paired with...
Ap-peach-iate BC
Whisky, Rosso Vermouth, Kina-Salal, Orange Liqueur, Frangelico, Peach Bitters. "Ap-peach-iate BC" is the meaning and celebration of the BC craft beverage industry. I foster Stillhead's distilling creativity. They love good...
Ap-peach-iate BC
Whisky, Rosso Vermouth, Kina-Salal, Orange Liqueur, Frangelico, Peach Bitters. "Ap-peach-iate BC" is the meaning and celebration of the BC craft beverage industry. I foster Stillhead's distilling creativity. They love good...
Great Western
Akvavit, Kina-Blanc, Orange Liqueur, lemon juice, honey syrup. This is my ‘local spirits’ take on the Great Northern, created by Jessica Gonzalez at Death & Company, NYC. The Akvavit’s caraway...
Great Western
Akvavit, Kina-Blanc, Orange Liqueur, lemon juice, honey syrup. This is my ‘local spirits’ take on the Great Northern, created by Jessica Gonzalez at Death & Company, NYC. The Akvavit’s caraway...
Golden Palermo
Gin, single malt whisky, bianco vermouth, rhubarb liqueur, orange bitters. It's so fresh and complex, it needed to be remade. Now of course I am using different brands, and feel...
Golden Palermo
Gin, single malt whisky, bianco vermouth, rhubarb liqueur, orange bitters. It's so fresh and complex, it needed to be remade. Now of course I am using different brands, and feel...
The Bitter End
Bitter Orange, gin, aged genever, elderberry liqueur. This one has the dry bitterness of what I can only describe as black coffee, but with the citrus, fruit and spices, almost...
The Bitter End
Bitter Orange, gin, aged genever, elderberry liqueur. This one has the dry bitterness of what I can only describe as black coffee, but with the citrus, fruit and spices, almost...
Glad I Found You, a Negroni for those that don'...
Bianco Vermouth, Elderflower liqueur, blueberry rooibos vodka, amaro. This one came from the Negroni Template but it’s more suited for those who don’t like Negroni. It goes down like a...
Glad I Found You, a Negroni for those that don'...
Bianco Vermouth, Elderflower liqueur, blueberry rooibos vodka, amaro. This one came from the Negroni Template but it’s more suited for those who don’t like Negroni. It goes down like a...
Jabberwock Cocktail
Gin, fino sherry, Kina-Blanc, Lillet and bitters. I wanted to make something featuring two new-to-me ingredients:@esquimaltwine Elderflower Quinquina Kina-Blanc and@freepourjennys Fireweed bitters. The former is in the style of classic...
Jabberwock Cocktail
Gin, fino sherry, Kina-Blanc, Lillet and bitters. I wanted to make something featuring two new-to-me ingredients:@esquimaltwine Elderflower Quinquina Kina-Blanc and@freepourjennys Fireweed bitters. The former is in the style of classic...
Le Sang Jaune 2.0
Calvados, Dry Vermouth, Elderflower liqueur, Bitter Red and Absinthe! Have a bottle of Calvados or Apple brandy and wondering what to do with it? This is a fantastic choice! Get...
Le Sang Jaune 2.0
Calvados, Dry Vermouth, Elderflower liqueur, Bitter Red and Absinthe! Have a bottle of Calvados or Apple brandy and wondering what to do with it? This is a fantastic choice! Get...
A Palmetto Twist, a Rum Manhattan
Rum, Rosso Vermouth and Orange Bitters. This one popped up the other day and I couldn’t believe I hadn’t made a Rum Manhattan yet.. So I changed that. I used...
A Palmetto Twist, a Rum Manhattan
Rum, Rosso Vermouth and Orange Bitters. This one popped up the other day and I couldn’t believe I hadn’t made a Rum Manhattan yet.. So I changed that. I used...
The Little Things, a Breakfast Manhattan
Single Malt Whisky, Kina-Blanc, Orange Bitters. Shelter Point’s Montfort Single Malt Whisky is what I would call a Breakfast whisky. It’s light, floral, with some subtle fruit coming through. I...
The Little Things, a Breakfast Manhattan
Single Malt Whisky, Kina-Blanc, Orange Bitters. Shelter Point’s Montfort Single Malt Whisky is what I would call a Breakfast whisky. It’s light, floral, with some subtle fruit coming through. I...
The Journalist
Dry and Rosso Vermouth, gin, lemon juice, orange liqueur and bitters. A delightfully garnish-less drink for those on the go.
The Journalist
Dry and Rosso Vermouth, gin, lemon juice, orange liqueur and bitters. A delightfully garnish-less drink for those on the go.
Georgestown Boulevardier - A Spiced Spin on a B...
Bourbon, Amaro Angostura, Rosso Vermouth, Bitter Red. An aromatic and spiced up Boulevardier! You're more than welcome to sub the Bourdon with any whisky you have on hand - a...
Georgestown Boulevardier - A Spiced Spin on a B...
Bourbon, Amaro Angostura, Rosso Vermouth, Bitter Red. An aromatic and spiced up Boulevardier! You're more than welcome to sub the Bourdon with any whisky you have on hand - a...
Fishing Village Cocktail Recipe - local ingredi...
Gin, Rosso Vermouth, Sake, Pomegranate Syrup and Aromatic Bitters. From our friends over at Edible Vancouver Island comes this cocktail that combines the Japanese-inspired sake with local ingredients from the former and...
Fishing Village Cocktail Recipe - local ingredi...
Gin, Rosso Vermouth, Sake, Pomegranate Syrup and Aromatic Bitters. From our friends over at Edible Vancouver Island comes this cocktail that combines the Japanese-inspired sake with local ingredients from the former and...
Delmonico Cocktail Recipe - A Vancouver Island ...
Apple Brandy, Dry and Rosso Vermouth, Gin, Cascadian Bitters. A sweet and herbaceous Perfect Manhattan riff with lovely Apple Brandy and Gin substituted for the whisky typically found in a...
Delmonico Cocktail Recipe - A Vancouver Island ...
Apple Brandy, Dry and Rosso Vermouth, Gin, Cascadian Bitters. A sweet and herbaceous Perfect Manhattan riff with lovely Apple Brandy and Gin substituted for the whisky typically found in a...
Six & Out Cocktail Recipe - Toronto and Hanky P...
Black Rum, Kina-Salal, Dry Vermouth, Fernet Branca. This is one of the cocktails Dave made for the current (winter 2020/21) issue of BC Liquor's Taste magazine. Being a "Close Enough"...
Six & Out Cocktail Recipe - Toronto and Hanky P...
Black Rum, Kina-Salal, Dry Vermouth, Fernet Branca. This is one of the cocktails Dave made for the current (winter 2020/21) issue of BC Liquor's Taste magazine. Being a "Close Enough"...
White Negroni Recipe - The classic riff is a su...
Gin, Amaro Chiaro and Bianco Vermouth. One of the iconic Negroni riffs that typically calls for the clear Luxardo Bitter, can now finally be made using 100% BC ingredients! Not only...
White Negroni Recipe - The classic riff is a su...
Gin, Amaro Chiaro and Bianco Vermouth. One of the iconic Negroni riffs that typically calls for the clear Luxardo Bitter, can now finally be made using 100% BC ingredients! Not only...
Ping Pong Cocktail Recipe - Delightfully West C...
Salal Gin, Dry and Rosso Vermouth, Cascadian Bitters. Odd Society's Salal Gin is one of our favorite spirits in BC and this is a wonderful excuse to put the bottle...
Ping Pong Cocktail Recipe - Delightfully West C...
Salal Gin, Dry and Rosso Vermouth, Cascadian Bitters. Odd Society's Salal Gin is one of our favorite spirits in BC and this is a wonderful excuse to put the bottle...
Cascadian Cocktail Recipe - A Coastal Martini
Cascadian Gin, Dry Vermouth and Cascadian Bitters. This is a drink that encapsulates the Cascadia region - like taking a walk through a wet west coast forest, highlighting some of...
Cascadian Cocktail Recipe - A Coastal Martini
Cascadian Gin, Dry Vermouth and Cascadian Bitters. This is a drink that encapsulates the Cascadia region - like taking a walk through a wet west coast forest, highlighting some of...
Welcome to Vancouver - A Berry Delicious Cockta...
White Grain Spirit, Kina-Salal, Krupnik and Honey Syrup. From Gabriel Morin of Pallet Coffee - "I arrived in Vancouver 2 years ago, in August 2018, and before I had even...
Welcome to Vancouver - A Berry Delicious Cockta...
White Grain Spirit, Kina-Salal, Krupnik and Honey Syrup. From Gabriel Morin of Pallet Coffee - "I arrived in Vancouver 2 years ago, in August 2018, and before I had even...
Port in a Storm - Cocktail Recipe
Mezcal, Tequila, Rosso Vermouth, Guava & Thyme syrup, oh my! A smokey agave based Manhattan that is sure to please on a stormy night.
Port in a Storm - Cocktail Recipe
Mezcal, Tequila, Rosso Vermouth, Guava & Thyme syrup, oh my! A smokey agave based Manhattan that is sure to please on a stormy night.
Forces of an Aqueous Nature - Cocktail Recipe
Gin, Cachaca, Sherry, Dry Vermouth and Jam Syrup! Another fabulous cocktail from the wonderful and spectacular Cole Benoit of Apothecary Bitters Company - if you have never tried his bitters...
Forces of an Aqueous Nature - Cocktail Recipe
Gin, Cachaca, Sherry, Dry Vermouth and Jam Syrup! Another fabulous cocktail from the wonderful and spectacular Cole Benoit of Apothecary Bitters Company - if you have never tried his bitters...
Perfect Martini Recipe - Perfect isn't what you...
Gin, Dry Vermouth AND Rosso Vermouth. In the world of cocktails, Perfect doesn't mean perfect. Perfect means to split the Vermouth component of a Martini or Manhattan between both Dry...
Perfect Martini Recipe - Perfect isn't what you...
Gin, Dry Vermouth AND Rosso Vermouth. In the world of cocktails, Perfect doesn't mean perfect. Perfect means to split the Vermouth component of a Martini or Manhattan between both Dry...
Ending in Silence - A limited Edition Cocktail ...
Gin, Vermouth and Beer Syrup! Cole Benoit is, in our humble opinion, one of the best producers of cocktail Bitters in Canada. Hands down. We've taste tested a ton of...
Ending in Silence - A limited Edition Cocktail ...
Gin, Vermouth and Beer Syrup! Cole Benoit is, in our humble opinion, one of the best producers of cocktail Bitters in Canada. Hands down. We've taste tested a ton of...
Revery Cocktail Recipe - A great Winter Warmer
Rye Whisky, Mia Amata Amaro, Rosso Vermouth and a dash of Root Beer bitters. It’s a rich, full flavoured blend of wood, spice and dark fruit.
Revery Cocktail Recipe - A great Winter Warmer
Rye Whisky, Mia Amata Amaro, Rosso Vermouth and a dash of Root Beer bitters. It’s a rich, full flavoured blend of wood, spice and dark fruit.
Marty McFly Cocktail Recipe - If there is one d...
Local bartender extraordinaire, Mike Norbury whipped up this lovely creation and it might just be our favorite cocktail of 2020! I highly recommend you try this one at home!
Marty McFly Cocktail Recipe - If there is one d...
Local bartender extraordinaire, Mike Norbury whipped up this lovely creation and it might just be our favorite cocktail of 2020! I highly recommend you try this one at home!
Bijou Cocktail Recipe - Gin, Vermouth, Chartreu...
It may be simpler to use the classic 1:1:1 ratio for this drink, but we follow Difford's recommendation here and use this ratio for something a little more crushable "Recipe adapted...
Bijou Cocktail Recipe - Gin, Vermouth, Chartreu...
It may be simpler to use the classic 1:1:1 ratio for this drink, but we follow Difford's recommendation here and use this ratio for something a little more crushable "Recipe adapted...
Red Hook Recipe - Maraschino in a Manhattan? Ye...
Rye, Rosso Vermouth and Maraschino. A modern classic, the Red Hook cocktail, technically a riff on a Brooklyn Cocktail, but arguably more on the Manhattan side of New York than Brooklyn! If you...
Red Hook Recipe - Maraschino in a Manhattan? Ye...
Rye, Rosso Vermouth and Maraschino. A modern classic, the Red Hook cocktail, technically a riff on a Brooklyn Cocktail, but arguably more on the Manhattan side of New York than Brooklyn! If you...
El Presidente Cocktail Recipe - The Cuban Manha...
Aged Rum, Rosso, Bianco and Dry Vermouth with a splash of Curaçao and grenadine. The Cubanized answer to the Manhattan
El Presidente Cocktail Recipe - The Cuban Manha...
Aged Rum, Rosso, Bianco and Dry Vermouth with a splash of Curaçao and grenadine. The Cubanized answer to the Manhattan
Reverse New York Sour Recipe
A layered sour cocktail that is sure to please! "Thought to have been first made in the 1880s by a bartender in Chicago, this drink was originally named the Continental...
Reverse New York Sour Recipe
A layered sour cocktail that is sure to please! "Thought to have been first made in the 1880s by a bartender in Chicago, this drink was originally named the Continental...
Mulled Kina-Salal Recipe!
Our Kina-Salal is the perfect thing to make a classic winter mulled wine from! This recipe hails from Ryan Broekhuizen Jr. at Little Jumbo in Victoria, BC.
Mulled Kina-Salal Recipe!
Our Kina-Salal is the perfect thing to make a classic winter mulled wine from! This recipe hails from Ryan Broekhuizen Jr. at Little Jumbo in Victoria, BC.
Dubonnet Cocktail Recipe
The Esquimalt take on the classic Dubonet cocktail famously, and regularly, enjoyed by the Queen Mother herself. Bitter, juicy berries with gin and lemon aromatics. Perfect before a good meal.
Dubonnet Cocktail Recipe
The Esquimalt take on the classic Dubonet cocktail famously, and regularly, enjoyed by the Queen Mother herself. Bitter, juicy berries with gin and lemon aromatics. Perfect before a good meal.
The famous Kina-Colada recipe from Wind Cries M...
Demerara Spiced Rum, Kina-Salal, Pineapple, Lemon and Cream. Trust me, this one is worth the effort in prep. It's everything you want a tiki drink to be, sittin' on the beach...
The famous Kina-Colada recipe from Wind Cries M...
Demerara Spiced Rum, Kina-Salal, Pineapple, Lemon and Cream. Trust me, this one is worth the effort in prep. It's everything you want a tiki drink to be, sittin' on the beach...
Crazy Crossing Cocktail Recipe - Rosso and Kina...
Gin, Kina, Rosso, Curacao and Maraschino - All made in BC, all delicious!
Crazy Crossing Cocktail Recipe - Rosso and Kina...
Gin, Kina, Rosso, Curacao and Maraschino - All made in BC, all delicious!
Dutch Coupe Recipe - A taste of the old world
Aged Genever, Rosso Vermouth and Cynar - Before there was gin there was Genever. Think of it like a gin made like whisky; a malted barley based spirit infused with...
Dutch Coupe Recipe - A taste of the old world
Aged Genever, Rosso Vermouth and Cynar - Before there was gin there was Genever. Think of it like a gin made like whisky; a malted barley based spirit infused with...
Crazy Prospector Cocktail Recipe - Autumn on Au...
Rye, Nocino and Rosso Vermouth. Deep, dark and rich. This is the tipple for Autumn using all BC spirits
Crazy Prospector Cocktail Recipe - Autumn on Au...
Rye, Nocino and Rosso Vermouth. Deep, dark and rich. This is the tipple for Autumn using all BC spirits
50/50 Martini Recipe - The true classic.
Gin & Dry Vermouth. Before prohibition, the Martini was a Vermouth centric drink and is the perfect way to explore different vermouths and gins. This drink will simply change the...
50/50 Martini Recipe - The true classic.
Gin & Dry Vermouth. Before prohibition, the Martini was a Vermouth centric drink and is the perfect way to explore different vermouths and gins. This drink will simply change the...
Bamboo/Adonis Cocktail Mashup Recipe!
Dry Vermouth, Sherry, Orange and Aromatic Bitters. What happens when you mix a Bamboo with an Adonis? A Bamboo Adonis of course!
Bamboo/Adonis Cocktail Mashup Recipe!
Dry Vermouth, Sherry, Orange and Aromatic Bitters. What happens when you mix a Bamboo with an Adonis? A Bamboo Adonis of course!
Lilacs in the Alleyway recipe - A delicious coc...
Kazuki Gin, Dry Vermouth and Lilac Syrup. When lilacs are in season, a little syrup prep will make that incredible flavour last and last
Lilacs in the Alleyway recipe - A delicious coc...
Kazuki Gin, Dry Vermouth and Lilac Syrup. When lilacs are in season, a little syrup prep will make that incredible flavour last and last
The Bashful Bohemian Recipe
Bitter Red (or Campari), Dry Vermouth and Orange Juice - yah this is going to be a good one!
The Bashful Bohemian Recipe
Bitter Red (or Campari), Dry Vermouth and Orange Juice - yah this is going to be a good one!
British Columbian Clover Club Recipe
Kazuki Gin, Dry Vermouth, Lime Acid and Sour Raspberry Beer Syrup. When Mike Norbury sunk his teeth into the Clover Club during lockdown, spectacular things happened! Mike created this riff on...
British Columbian Clover Club Recipe
Kazuki Gin, Dry Vermouth, Lime Acid and Sour Raspberry Beer Syrup. When Mike Norbury sunk his teeth into the Clover Club during lockdown, spectacular things happened! Mike created this riff on...