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Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m| Montréal Clock Tower Quay | Festive aperitif

You say tomato, we say cooler. From savoury to exotic and citrusy, there’s a ready-to-drink for every moment of the season. Let’s dive in and find your premix personality.

Here are five colourful and flavour-packed cocktail ideas that pair perfectly with holidays, happy hour and 5 à 7, camping, BBQs, those long evenings when you finally take the time to catch up over a drink… in short, everything that goes hand in hand with fun and good times with friends.

When you feel like celebrating—be it a long weekend or our team in the playoffs—some wines are easy crowd-pleasers. Bubbly wines to kick things off, whites to keep the good times going: here are 8 festive wines and why we love them.

This summer, bring some originality to your happy hours with these recipes for boozy slushies! Halfway between the famous poptails and a cocktail, these refreshing beverages nicknamed slushtails will delight you from the very first taste!

Simple can be succulent – especially when it comes to picnics! Opt for this easy-to-make summer classic: melon and prosciutto skewers. Discover the recipe and local rosés that are simply perfect for the occasion.

Summer is all about staying outside as long as possible. Which, come 5 p.m., goes hand in hand with a cooler in hand. Judging by their success, you’ve probably tried one at an apéro, but did you know premixed cocktails also go great with food beyond snacks? Sounds like winning summer pairings.

A wind of change is blowing in with the warmer weather! To make the most of it, we’re pairing refreshing ready-to-drink cocktails, yummy food ideas and moments to share with our favourite people.

Can you feel it in the air? It’s vacay time! And because on holiday you treat yourself to more elaborate meals and drinks, we’ve got you covered with the perfect cocktails for your camping and cottage adventures, or even just your blissful backyard staycation.

Summertime means barbecue and welcoming friends for a hassle-free meal. There are lots of great foods to put on your grill, and festive skewers are perfect for any occasion! Add a special touch to your menu with an international themed menu and regale your guests!

Whether you prefer glamping or backpacking, one thing is for sure: proper planning is key to make the most of your time outdoors. We can’t help you pitch the tent, but we can point you in the right direction when it comes time to fill your cooler!

From July 23 to 26 in Montreal, the colours of lively and gourmet people will shine. The Festival Haiti en Folie is back for its 20th edition and the SAQ is proud to be a partner of this event, which brings together hundreds of thousands of festivalgoers.