Cocktail Recipes to Ring in the New Year With

Are you hosting this New Year’s Eve? I sure am! And while I love the idea of creating delicious appetizers for my guests, it all starts with the perfect cocktail to start the evening. The Winter Whiteout Negroni makes for the perfect welcome drink, while the French 75 is the ideal cocktail at the stroke…

Easy End-of-Summer Party Ideas with Bacardi Rum #Recipes

I can’t believe summer has come and gone and what better way to say farewell than to throw an end of summer bash before the first day of fall!  But what cocktails to make, and what about decor? We have a checklist below that includes tasty Bacardi Rum cocktails for guests to stay refreshed alongside…

This Father’s Day, Celebrate him with Bacardi

Introducing BACARDÍ’s two new premium rums that dad has never tried – BACARDÍ Añejo Cuatro and BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Diez! The two new rums join BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho to offer a range of diverse, expertly crafted rums. Barrel-aged for a minimum of eight years with a rich, velvety body, BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho is enjoyed neat/on the rocks! It has a deep golden colour and has warming notes of butterscotch, nutmeg…

The Great Yaletown Cocktail Crawl

On March 15,  Vancouver Gourmet Tours hosted their inaugural Yaletown Cocktail Crawl –  a unique cocktail and food experience at four of Yaletown’s trendiest spots. I’m a huge fan of Vancouver’s cocktail culture – we have some of the most talented mixologists in the country living amongst us. The Yaletown Cocktail Crawl was a fun way to learn about…

Party Old Vegas Style at The Emerald Supper Club

Hidden away on the corner of Gore and Keefer in Vancouver’s Chinatown, a taste of old Vegas awaits. I’m talking about The Emerald Supper Club and Cocktail Lounge – an establishment known for its deliciously old-school vibe.  Walking in, you feel you’ve stepped into a 70’s movie – with its red paneling and crystal chandelier. Moving upstairs you…

Introducing Nütrl – a Vodka so Smooth, It Even Mixes with Politics

Let me introduce you to Nütrl – a vodka that’s everything but neutral. I’ll get to that in a bit, but first, let’s make acquaintances: Nütrl is making British Columbia proud with their smooth vodka made with only BC grain and in small batches. This uncomplicated spirit is rich in texture while maintaining a clear and…

Celebrate National Caesar with Stoli Vodka and Walter Craft Caesar Mix

What do pickles, olives, hot peppers and celery have in common? absolutely nothing unless you know a little thing or two about garnishing a Caesar. That’s right folks, May 19 is Canada’s National Caesar Day. This year the holiday falls on the Thursday before the May long weekend and it’s marking the beginning of summer! National Caesar day pays…

Get Creative with Tree of Life Canada and Win! 5th Week #Contest

We’re halfway thru my Tree of Life Canada contest. The distributors of Master of Mixes Cocktail Mixes are giving away a Master of Mixes Bar to one of my readers! I’m also making tasting cocktails every week and sharing the recipes with you. Wouldn’t this bar look great in your house? Stay tuned for details on how to enter…

Get creative with Tree of Life Canada and win! #CONTEST

At the last Grocery and Specialty Food West 2015 Trade Show I was introduced to a product called Master of Mixes – a ready-made cocktail mix that contains premium juices and natural sweeteners. I loved the product, tasted it and experimented with it myself; and was impressed by the quality of it. Turns out that the company that represents…

Introducing Canadian Club Chairman’s Select Maple #CONTEST

Canadian Club has recently launched Canadian Club Chairman’s Select Maple Liqueur. This is an instant Canadian classic.  Not your typical whisky, this spirit blends smooth-tasting Canadian Club Premium 1858 whisky and the sweetness of maple. I love the smoothness of the whisky. It makes the perfect straight-up shot, specially when served ice cold. Hey, Mexicans…