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Cocktails

Cocktails for every taste

Explore the fascinating world of cocktails and spirits thanks to our varied recipes and learn more about the latest trends by browsing our articles.

  • Noroi
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    A cocktail the way you like it

    We often talk about the non-alcoholic trend, and of course its classic counterpart. But beyond these opposites, a world of possibilities awaits cocktail lovers. By playing with the proportions of the products, you can create tailor-made combinations to satisfy all preferences.

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Trending spirits and cocktails

  • Cocktail glass decorating 101
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    Cocktail glass decorating 101

    It’s often said that we eat first with our eyes. In the spirit of boosting your cocktails’ visual appeal, here are three mixologist tricks for serving up drinks that’ll really make a splash!

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  • Fresh: A contemporary take on vermouth
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    A contemporary take on vermouth

    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.

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  • Alcohol-free cocktail
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    A look at the alcohol-free trend

    This past year has been a successful one for new low-alcohol products, particularly those made in Quebec, which are gradually earning quite a following. Here’s a look at a continuing trend that shows no signs of slowing down.

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Trending spirits and cocktails

A whisky honouring
goalie Martin Brodeur

  • Whisky three ways
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    Whisky three ways

    Versatile and more popular than ever, whisky is a must-try ingredient in recipes! Contemplate (more than just once, if you must!) these three ways of enjoying whisky: in recipes, in a cocktail or plain over ice!

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  • a gin cocktail in preparation
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    Gin mania!

    Quebec micro-distillery made gin is on the rise! Here are a few gins worth sampling – whether on the rocks or in a cocktail.

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  1. Alcohol-free cocktail
    Trends

    A look at the alcohol-free trend

    This past year has been a successful one for new low-alcohol products, particularly those made in Quebec, which are gradually earning quite a following. Here’s a look at a continuing trend that shows no signs of slowing down.

    Read more
  2. Whisky three ways
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    Whisky three ways

    Versatile and more popular than ever, whisky is a must-try ingredient in recipes! Contemplate (more than just once, if you must!) these three ways of enjoying whisky: in recipes, in a cocktail or plain over ice!

    Read more
  3. Ambiance, années 1960
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    The 1960s: From the martini to the Singapore Sling, long live cocktails!

    As the Quiet Revolution was unfolding, a revolution in consumption habits seemed to be on the horizon, and the Régie des alcools had every intention of being a part of it.

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  4. SAQ Signature, 1999, Cours-Mont-Royal
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    The 1980s: The wine in our sails

    From new Beaujolais to exclusive Bordeaux and Port, wine was taking up more and more space at the SAQ, at a time when culture and the wine market all over the world were undergoing a complete transformation.

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  5. Martin Picard, chef and owner of Au Pied de Cochon restaurant
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    Martin Picard looks back at the 2000s

    On the cusp of a new millennium, all the stars were aligned for a shift to occur in the world of gastronomy. Martin Picard played a big part in this transformation with his Au Pied de Cochon restaurant.

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  6. tequila and margarita
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    Tequila and mezcal: Welcome to the kingdom of agave

    Beyond the Margarita, the popularity of this Mexican gem comes in many great varieties.

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  7. Cosmpolitan Cocktail
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    Cosmopolitan: The mythical beginnings of a modern cocktail

    Here’s a quick look at how the Cosmopolitan became the Cosmo and changed our social and cultural scenes.

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  8. 4 cocktails, perfect for enjoying Québec’s crème de la crème... liqueurs!
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    4 cocktails, perfect for enjoying Québec’s crème de la crème... liqueurs!

    The year 2020 served as a reminder of how important it is to support the local economy and talent. After Quebec wines and spirits, it’s now time for cream liqueurs to rise to the top! Versatile and delicious, these liqueurs can be enjoyed on the rocks, in a cocktail or coffee, or with your favourite desserts.

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  9. Patrice Plante, Monsieur Cocktail
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    Monsieur Cocktail presents the Centennial!

    In celebration of the SAQ’s 100th, the prolific and talented mixologist Patrice Plante, Monsieur Cocktail, created a festive cocktail that’s 100% local!

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  10. syrups to jazz up your cocktails
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    Jazz up your cocktails with syrups

    The locavore movement is thriving, and mixologists can’t get enough of homemade syrups. Experimenting exhaustively, they concoct bar mixes and flavoured syrups – with raspberries, honey, lemon and other seasonal ingredients – as they reinvent our favourite cocktail classics. The possibilities are almost infinite and so easy to prepare!

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  11. Cocktail made with bourbon
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    Bourbon: Neat or in a cocktail!

    Bourbon 101: a snapshot of a spirit that's gaining fans.

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