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Revolver

November 16, 2025

Not the seventh Beatles album. The cocktail. 

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The Sharp Dresser

October 26, 2025

For sharp drinkers.  

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Le Bicyclette

October 5, 2025

An amped up version of a Kir Royale.

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Boulevardier

September 14, 2025

Negroni's mysterious cousin.

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Gordon's Cup

August 24, 2025

Possibly, our favourite of summer. 

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Mojito – TWS' Version

August 3, 2025

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Raspberry + Basil Spritz

July 13, 2025

Delicious and dramatically fun summer sipping.

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Orange Crush Cocktail

June 22, 2025

It's the new drink of summer.

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London Mule Cocktail

June 1, 2025

Like Moscow, but head west. 

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Whisky Smash

May 11, 2025

Let's get smashed.

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Thyme-Infused Bee's Knees Cocktails for a Crowd

April 20, 2025

A little bright, a little earthy... just like an Ontario spring.

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Aviation Cocktail

March 30, 2025

Fresh, floral and citrusy, this is a terrific tipple to welcome spring. 

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The Only Cocktail Book You Will Ever Need

March 9, 2025

It's got everything you need.

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Amalfi Limone

February 16, 2025

A zesty blend of citrus and herbs.

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Big Batch Whisky Sour

January 26, 2025

Everyone loves a classic. You will love making it ahead of time. 

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Non-Alcoholic Meyer Lemon Fizz

January 5, 2025

Bring some sunshine into winter.

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What to Drink on NYE If You Don’t Like Champagne

December 29, 2024

Fizz isn’t for everyone.

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Pomegranate Rosemary Gin Spritz

December 15, 2024

The flavours of the season.

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Lambrusco Sour

November 24, 2024

A festive blend of two classics. 

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Espresso Martini

November 3, 2024

Wake me up then f**k me up.

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Fall Harvest Sangria

October 13, 2024

A low alcohol option to get the harvest party started. 

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Tamarind Whiskey Sour

September 22, 2024

Tangy, spicy and sweet.

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What’s the Difference Between Scotch, Whisk(e)y and Bourbon?

September 1, 2024

A quick sip on the basics. 

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Cherry Whisky Sour

August 11, 2024

A riff on a classic.

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Dark n’ Stormy

July 21, 2024

A themed cocktail for a rainy summer. 

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Big Batch Lemon Drop Cocktails

June 30, 2024

It's been called the cocktail of summer. 

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Pitcher Gimlets

June 9, 2024

Total class.

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Spring Spritz

April 7, 2024

Fruity, floral and bubbly.

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Lavender Lemon Drop Cocktail

March 17, 2024

Welcome spring with this floral, citrusy and slightly sweet cocktail. 

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The Contessa

February 4, 2024

A kinder, gentler Negroni.

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How to Make Simple Syrup

January 5, 2024

It’s called simple for a reason.

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The Air Mail

December 28, 2023

Daiquiri meets French 75.

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Our Christmas Cocktail Roundup

December 21, 2023

The best drinks of the season. 

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Buttered Rum Hot Chocolate

December 14, 2023

Elevate your hot chocolate.

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Pomegranate Fizz

December 7, 2023

A festive non-alcoholic cocktail to celebrate the season.

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Your Bar Essentials for Winter

November 16, 2023

Winter is coming.

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Paper Plane Cocktail

November 9, 2023

Balanced, festive, and chic.

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Corpse Reviver

October 26, 2023

Not just for Hallowe'en. 

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Kir Royale

October 19, 2023

Chic is what chic drinks. 

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Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned

October 5, 2023

This just could be the official cocktail of fall.

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How Oleo-Saccharum Will Change Your Cocktails

September 28, 2023

Save those citrus peels!

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Dave's Manhattan Cocktail

September 21, 2023

A classic cocktail, with a twist from our dad. 

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8 Classic Ways to Order a Martini

September 14, 2023

Order your drink like a boss.

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Big Batch Frozen Piña Coladas

September 7, 2023

Beat the heat, or at least cope with it, with a piña colada for a crowd. 

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How to Make a Proper Gin and Tonic

August 31, 2023

It's so simple, but so easy to screw up. 

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Gold Rush Cocktail

August 24, 2023

A combination between a Whisky Sour and the Bee’s Knees. 

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How to Make a Bellini with Homemade Peach Puree

August 17, 2023

A fresh, seasonal treat that’s better than bottled.

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The Easy Smash

August 10, 2023

There’s a joke in there, somewhere.

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Paloma

August 3, 2023

Sweet-tangy-salty this is joy in a glass.

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Affogato

July 27, 2023

It’s a drink, it’s a dessert, it’s divine.

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Sgroppino

July 20, 2023

Fizzy, fresh, and perfect for summer drinking.

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Pimm's Cup

July 13, 2023

Anyone for Pimm's? 

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Gin Hibiscus Collins

July 6, 2023

Hibiscus is really having a moment.

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A Beginner's Guide to a Complete Bar

June 29, 2023

A few pieces of equipment are really all you need.

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Cocktail: Summer of Gallantry

June 22, 2023

The drink of the bold and the brave.

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Classic Tough Guys and Their Cocktails

June 15, 2023

“A man does not exist until he is drunk.” Ernest Hemingway

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How to Build a Beer Cocktail Bar

June 8, 2023

Beer x cocktails. The best of both worlds.

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Watermelon Mint Daquiri

June 1, 2023

Dramatically crimson, your guests will all want one.

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Perfect Cottage Cocktails for All-Day Drinking

May 25, 2023

From breakfast to after-dinner drinks these are the cocktails that will keep you going all day.

 

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When to Stir and When to Shake

May 18, 2023

Let’s clear up the confusion.

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Limoncello Basil Spritz

May 11, 2023

Put the “garden” in garden party with this refreshing summer cocktail.

 

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Pineapple-Jalapeño Margarita

May 4, 2023

A little effort, BIG results

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Pitcher Perfect: The Best Big Batch Margaritas

April 27, 2023

Measure once, drink all day. 

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Cocktail Recipe: Snow in Spring

April 20, 2023

Just like the season, it’s fresh and light, with a little bit of weight.

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The Rosé Sangria Recipe with 20k Views on YouTube

April 13, 2023

People can't get enough. 

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Strawberry Shrub Collins

April 6, 2023

A welcome warm weather twist to a classic cocktail.

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White Lady Cocktail

March 23, 2023

Hello, spring.

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The Spicy Honey Penicillin

March 16, 2023

A modern classic, with twist.

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Orange Rosemary Gin & Tonic

March 9, 2023

A winter-to-spring spin on the classic cocktail.

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The Salted Rum Hot Chocolate I Made on CTV

March 4, 2023

The perfect morning (show) pick-me-up.

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Icewine Cosmo

January 15, 2023

Canada's coolest wine mixes with 90's glam.

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The Virgin Guide

January 5, 2023

Sophisticated, non-alcoholic cocktails that are just as good as the real thing.

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How to Make a French 75

December 24, 2022

A classic cocktail that has become the epitome of style.

 

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5 Reasons Why You Need a Signature Cocktail

November 21, 2022

It sets the tone for a festive evening, for starters. 

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Hot Buttered Bourbon Apple Cider

October 13, 2022

This make-ahead, big batch cocktail is the perfect way to welcome your guests this season.

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How to Make an Apple Cider Sour

September 10, 2022

A seasonal and civilized cocktail for autumn apéro.

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How to Make a Classic Hot Toddy

January 26, 2022

The classic Hot Toddy warms the weary and fortifies the ill. And it tastes fantastic, too. 

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How to Make a Porto Tonico

November 24, 2021

Porto Tonico is the cocktail of Portugal. 

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