Luscious Libation: St-Germain Cocktail

St-Germain is the "it" liqueur. Up until 3 years ago, it wasn't even available in Canada. Now, it's a part of every Gastown mixologist's daily double. At $50-$60 per bottle, it's an investment, but well worth it. Its light elderflower taste compliments a variety of cocktails and is especially lovely during the warmer months.

Here's an easy favourite of mine:

2 parts Champy or dry sparkling

1 1/2 parts St-Germain

2 parts sparkling water 

Pour, in the above order, into a glass filled with ice. Stir and enjoy!

It's Friday -- treat yourself!

 

Luscious Libation: St-Germain Cocktail

St-Germain is the "it" liqueur. Up until 3 years ago, it wasn't even available in Canada. Now, it's a part of every Gastown mixologist's daily double. At $50-$60 per bottle, it's an investment, but well worth it. Its light elderflower taste compliments a variety of cocktails and is especially lovely during the warmer months.

Here's an easy favourite of mine:

2 parts Champy or dry sparkling

1 1/2 parts St-Germain

2 parts sparkling water 

Pour, in the above order, into a glass filled with ice. Stir and enjoy!

It's Friday -- treat yourself!

 

Changing Locations...I think

I've been posting updates HERE. I find it easier to use my Tumblr app.

New Favs!

RED:

Shiraz Viognier has become a go-to for me lately. Australia seems to have it down to an art.

The Black Chook $20/btl

Discovered this while lunching at Jules. 

 Definitely my new favourite Pinot Gris. Perhaps for Christmas Day afternoon?

Garry Oaks  $20/btl

Road 13 Cab Sav

This was opened to celebrate a friend's birthday. Cab Savs are always a safe bet and you can buy great ones for much cheaper, but we love supporting BC wineries and we have yet to have a bad wine from Road 13.

$26/bottle

More Gray Monk Goodness

My dear friend Julie introduced me to Gray Monk Pinot Gris a couple of summers ago and now I've discovered another Gray Monk white. I'm loving their Pinot Auxerrois. This was brought over as a gift awhile back and I finally had a chance to try it. So refreshing!

$17/bottle

Fuzion

To celebrate Krissy's departure to Buenos Aires...a little Argentine goodness. Actually, it was Jenni who introduced me to this wine. A fantastic find and, at $9/bottle, you can't go wrong picking a couple up "just to have".