“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.”
![Ginger Spritz](https://images.ricardocuisine.com/services/wysiwyg/B-SpritzGingembre.jpg)
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!
![Spruce Beer with Absinthe](https://images.ricardocuisine.com/services/wysiwyg/C-BiereDepinetteAbsinthe.jpg)
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.”
![Vermouth and Maple Whisky Sour](https://images.ricardocuisine.com/services/wysiwyg/D-WhiskySourAuVermouth.jpg)
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.
![Blackcurrant Cosmo](https://images.ricardocuisine.com/services/wysiwyg/E-Cosmo-cassis.jpg)