Aperitifs

To celebrate the return of warmer weather, here’s a spring cocktail as invigorating as the sunshine piercing through the grey skies. Cheers to spring!

Chef Olivier Graton, whose sense of humour is as sharp as his knives, is here with simple yet sublime appetizers to pair with Nicolas Feuillatte champagne. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays or for any other occasion, these hors d’oeuvres are sure to add some sparkle to your gatherings.

Content creator Rose Simard invents cocktails with inspiration taken from everywhere—so it was only natural that we invite her to take up our À la carte cocktails challenge. In addition to her refreshing recipe, she offers some great ideas to those new to mixology.

There’s a reason Sam Cyr is making waves on the Quebec comedy scene. Like his favourite drinks, this young comedian is talented, authentic and refreshing, and we can’t get enough. Dive into Sam’s wild world with a sampler of his favourite drinks and spirits.

May we offer you a drink suggestion? We’ve got ideas for all your plans, including doing sweet nothing. Paloma, herb and tonic, watermelon-jalapeno margarita and more! Find the best ideas to chill on hot summer days on the patio.

Coming from the fourth generation of a winemaking family, Joel Gott crafts affordable gourmet wines while giving back to the community. Discover his wines that are as great with food as they are with a good cause.

When it comes time to have an aperitif, what’s your style? More Italian or French? We’ve got 5 product suggestions from countries that master the art of this occasion to launch terrace season.

Gochujang, bone broth, soy sauce, miso, Parmesan... This may look like a grocery list, but it’s a sample of the ingredients being used in cocktails by two trendy Montreal bars. Here, we take a deep dive into the fifth taste dimension of the world of cocktails—umami.

A classic par excellence, Jameson whiskey has been with you fireside, but as signs of an early spring come and go, we’ve got a brighter cocktail in mind to say hello to the patio. Well, almost.

Manu Ruiz expresses his creativity by mixing surprising cocktails. We challenged him to concoct three drinks using ingredients chosen at random. He graciously accepted and had fun blending local traditions with those of other places in the world.

It’s an ingredient you’ve tasted in many popular cocktails like martinis, Old Fashioneds, Negronis, and even Spritzes. And contrary to popular belief, vermouth is more than just that syrupy aperitif your grandparents used to drink. Thanks to local and international mixologists and producers, it’s making a big comeback.

Good news—there are plenty of fantastic alcohol-free and low-alcohol products you can serve for the holidays! Here are three cocktail suggestions to spice up your celebrations.