Ricardo’s Picks
“I have a newfound appreciation for Quebec gins. Check out a few of my favourites below, as well as other must-haves from my home minibar.”
- 1. Noroi Orange Liqueur (Saint-Hyacinthe, Montérégie)
- 2. Betchwan Gin (Havre-Saint-Pierre, Côte-Nord)
- 3. Pur Vodka (Outremont, Montreal)
- 4. Stadaconé Noir Gin (Limoilou, Québec)
- 5. Monna & Filles Crème de Cassis (Saint-Pierre, Île d’Orléans)
- 6. Zeste Liqueur Amère (Louiseville, Mauricie)
- 7. Lab Val Caudalies Dry Vermouth (Dunham, Estrie)
- 8. Balzac Absinthe (Louiseville, Mauricie)
- 9. Sivo Rye Whisky (Franklin, Montérégie)
- 10. Bleu Royal Gin (Montreal)
1. Ginger Spritz
“Brigitte and I adore a good spritz. I replaced the sparkling wine with ginger beer and sparkling water. I then frosted the glass with both sugar and ginger for a stylish finish that evokes the holiday season.”
HOLIDAYS
Ginger Spritz
2. Spruce Beer with Absinthe
We’re crazy about sodas, especially homegrown versions. All the more reason to add them to our cocktails!
DRINKS & COCKTAILS
Spruce Beer with Absinthe
3. Vermouth and Maple Whisky Sour
We gave this classic a festive twist with the sweet addition of maple. “Inspired by mixologists, I also burned the bay leaf to add a bit of smokiness.”
HOLIDAYS
Vermouth and Maple Whisky Sour
4. Blackcurrant Cosmo
According to Ricardo, the holidays aren’t the holidays without a cosmo! In this cocktail, we replaced cranberries with blackcurrants.
