Locally-Sourced Cocktails
There’s something special about sipping a cocktail that captures the flavour of the place you’re in. Locally sourced cocktails take fresh, seasonal ingredients from nearby farms, orchards, and producers and turn them into drinks that feel both creative and connected to the community. From house-made syrups using regional berries to spirits crafted by local distilleries, these cocktails offer more than just great taste – they tell a story about the people and ingredients behind every pour.
Loose Goose RestoPub & Lounge – Manhattan
- 2 oz Crown Royal Whisky
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitter
- Garnish: Brandied Cherry or Lemon Twist (or both)
Instructions:
- Add whisky, sweet vermouth and bitters into a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir well for 15–20 seconds until well-chilled (do not shake).
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a cherry.
Photo Credit: Dax Melmer
Maiden Lane Wine & Cocktail Bar – What’s Up, Doc?
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1.5oz J.P. Wiser’s 10 Year Old Canadian Whisky
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.5oz Amaro Montenegro
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.5oz Lillet Blanc
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.75oz Carrot Syrup
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2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
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Crushed Ice
Instructions:
Stir all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass and strain into an ice filled collins glass. Garnish with a pickled carrot ribbon, orange zest and grated cinnamon stick.
Wolfhead Distillery – White Blossom
- 1.5 oz River’s End Gin
- .5 oz St. Germain Liqueur
- 1 oz Lemon Juice
- .25 oz Lime Simple Syrup
- Mint & Cucumber
- Club Soda
Instructions:
- Muddle together cucumbers, mint, lemon juice, and spirits in a shaker.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake thoroughly.
- Pour the mixture into a large wine glass.
- Top with club soda.
Whether you’re out with friends or trying something new at home, locally sourced cocktails are a delicious way to celebrate what our community has to offer. Raise a glass to fresh ingredients, local talent, and unforgettable flavours. For more great cocktail ideas head to dineyqg.ca
