Locally Inspired Cocktails

When you think of anything pertaining to cocktails: cocktail hour, cocktail dresses, shrimp cocktail — there is an air of fun and frivolity. Whether you’re looking for a casual afternoon on a patio or a fancy night out, the mixologists in Windsor Essex are elevating cocktails to a whole new level and serving up hand crafted confections that will tempt your taste buds.

Recreate your favourite libations from the region’s top mixologists:

Erie St. Gastropub – Spiced Pear Martini

Featuring: Mr. D’s Produce Pure Ontario Honey

Garnish

• Cinnamon sugar rim
• Dehydrated pear & Cinnamon Stick

Directions

1. 1. Cover the bottom of plate with cinnamon sugar, then using a piece of lemon rind, wet the top of a martini glass, Dip the glass into spice mix to coat.
   2. In a Cocktail Shaker add the pear vodka, amaretto, cardamom bitters, honey, lemon and stir again, making sure the honey has dissolved.
   3. Add ice, cover and shake vigorously. Pour into prepared glass and serve.

Funky Chow Kitchen – Black Sesame Whisky Sour

Featuring: Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old

Salute Resto + Bar – Spiked Apple Cider

Featuring: Wagner Orchards Apple Cider

Instructions:

1. 1. Pour the Wagner’s apple cider into a medium saucepan and set it over medium heat.
   2. Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, and allspice to the cider. Stir gently.
   3. Let the mixture come to a simmer (avoid boiling), allowing the spices to steep for about 10-15 minutes. This will help the flavors meld together.
   4. Remove from heat and strain out the whole spices.
   5. Stir in the rum.
   6. Pour into mugs and enjoy while warm. Garnish with additional whole spices as desired.

Wolfhead Distillery – The Cinnamon Swirl

Featuring: Wolfhead Vanilla Almond Biscotti Cream Liqueur, Coffee Whisky and Cinnamon Whisky

For more of our favourite cocktail and dining establishments head to dineyqg.ca and visit bestofwindsoressex.ca for past Art of a Cocktail winners and finalists.