GIFT THEM A FLIGHT LOG
Give the gift of Craft Brews! Send someone a Flight Log tasting pass and give them 9 tastings at their choice of 13 different stops on the Barrels Bottles & Brews Trail for just $40 – a $75 value!
Pick up one for yourself or to gift to someone else at flightlog.ca.
You can also purchase (and gift) a one day (24 hour) pass for $25 or a one year pass for $75.
Going to gift the pass? Make sure you select “Give As A Gift” during the checkout process.
That way you can specify who you’re sending it to, their contact information, and add a custom message. Make sure you select either “Deliver this order in the future” and pick the date you want it to be emailed, or “I will deliver this myself by printing it” and you’ll receive a printable voucher to gift to your friend.
For The Beer & Spirits Lover
Locally produced – given with love! That’s what happens when you give a locally made & bought gift during the holidays. You’re giving something unique – something original – supporting local business, and helping build up entrepreneurs and keeping dollars in our own community!
Blonde to Stout and every brew in between, partners of our Barrels Bottles & Brews Trail have got the perfect gift to quench the thirst of the beer and spirits lover in your life. Pick up some cans, a growler or even a case for the beer lover in your life. If they’re more into spirits check out our distilleries – some of the best whisky, vodka, and gin in Canada come out of Windsor Essex! Click on any of the icons below to buy direct from our Barrels Bottles & Brews partners!
More Gifts A Craft Brews & Spirits Lover Will Love
LOCALLY INSPIRED COCKTAIL RECIPES
Check out our suggestions below for four perfectly crafted cocktails to serve this holiday season using locally distilled spirits!
Erie St. Gastropub – Spiced Pear Martini
Description
Pear Grey Goose – Amaretto – Lemon – Honey – Cardamom – Cinnamon
Glass: Coup Glass
Alcohol
- 1.75oz Grey Goose PEAR Vodka
- 1oz Amaretto
Ingredients
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- 0.5oz of lemon juice
- 0.5oz of local honey
- 3 dashes cardamom bitters
Garnish
- Cinnamon sugar rim
- Dehydrated pear & Cinnamon Stick
Directions
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- 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.
- In a Cocktail Shaker add the pear vodka, amaretto, cardamom bitters, honey, lemon and stir again, making sure the honey has dissolved.
- Add ice, cover and shake vigorously. Pour into prepared glass and serve.
Salute Resto + Bar – Spiked Apple Cider
Ingredients:
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- 4 cups Wagner’s apple cider
- 4 oz rum (adjust based on preference)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 star anise
- 4-5 whole cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
Instructions:
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- Pour the Wagner’s apple cider into a medium saucepan and set it over medium heat.
- Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, and allspice to the cider. Stir gently.
- 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.
- Remove from heat and strain out the whole spices.
- Stir in the rum.
- Pour into mugs and enjoy while warm. Garnish with additional whole spices as desired.
Funky Chow Kitchen – Black Sesame Whisky Sour
Combine the following in a cocktail shaker:
- 2oz Canadian Club 12 year
- .75oz lemon juice
- .75oz black sesame syrup
- 1 egg white
Dry shake, then add ice and shake again. Double strain into a chilled coupe.
Add 4 drops of aromatic bitters and black sesame seeds to the foam.
Wolfhead Distillery – The Cinnamon Swirl
- 1 oz Vanilla Almond Biscotti Cream Liqueur
- 0.5 oz Coffee Whisky
- 0.5 oz Cinnamon Whisky
- 2 dashes of cinnamon powder
Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously until frothy. Pour directly into a rock glass and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon powder. Enjoy!
To view the rest of our 6th Annual Holiday Gift Guide, just click here to go back to the main page.
The Holiday Gift Guide is in partnership with the Windsor-Essex Small Business Centre and our W.E. Made It program created by Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island, and partners participating in their programs. * Pictures are representative of the gifts highlighted and may be different than what is available in store. Prices and availability may vary.
