You’re going to FLIP for this smoky spin on a Whisky Flip Cocktail. Delicious and tart, smoky and complex, this Smoked Saskatoon Rye Whisky Flip is absolutely perfect for holiday entertaining. Sprinkle a little cinnamon or fresh ground nutmeg on top for an extra festive treat. *I was absolutely thrilled…
Made with Love is an annual celebration of the craft cocktails industry! Cheer on your favourite Calgary barchefs in the 2019 Regional Finals. What is Made with Love? Made with Love is an international cocktail event for cocktail lovers around the world. This annual competition was founded in 2009 in…
Almost Aperol Spritz mocktail is wildly refreshing, with a kick of bright citrus and that famous bitterness to follow. A great no-alcohol summer sipper! Summer Sippin’ Do you love the sun and plan on spending your summer on the patio sipping refreshing iced concoctions? I sure do! Keeping hydrated in…
What is TRIBUTE? TRIBUTE is an event platform for spirits from craft distilleries, as well as local and artisanal products. It was created in 2018 by the passionate team behind MADE WITH LOVE, the most extravagant cocktail competition across Canada, with a goal to promote local craft distilleries and their…
The Mastical Maia – A Springtime cocktail that celebrates the rebirth of the land. This bright and herbal cocktail features Skinos Mastiha, a regional Greek spirit from the island of Chios. A Welcome Spring and Rebirth The month of March came in like a lion (both weather-wise and project-wise), trapping…
Coffee and Chai equals ‘Dirty Chai’ I’m late to both the Dirty Chai and Eggnog party. I initially thought it was crazy to combine both tea and coffee into one fabulously caffeinated beverage. Now that I’m on that Dirty Chai train, I don’t ever want to get off. Cocktail recipe…
Velvet Falernum, Orgeat, and Rum gathered together to capture the Essence of Tiki with The Friday Flame Tiki Cocktail. Aloha Spirit One day we went to Maui and we never really came back. Our bodies are located in Calgary but our minds (and spirits) reside beside the ocean watching the…
High Tea is Served There’s a new trend appearing here in Calgary and though High Tea has been around for centuries, a recent resurgence of this British tradition is happening in and around our city. High Tea has been available at both Fairmont Banff Spring and the Fairmont Palliser for some…
There is a reason that Veuve Clicquot has only launched two new products in the last 40 years…they are simply the best at what they do and their product has withstood the test of time. Founded in 1772 by Phillipe Clicquot, the House of Clicquot was intended to bring the finest of French…
Berry Rosé Sangria is sure to become your favourite Summer Patio sipper. Sweet, but not too sweet and full of ripe summer berries and a hint of Chambord liqueur. Add in your favourite chilled Rosé and soak up that summer sun! Sangria on a Sunny Deck I had my first…