Maple

With the end of winter and the arrival of spring comes the sugaring off season! And what better way to celebrate the thaw than with a delicious sugar shack meal?

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

Beyond syrup, maple-based liqueurs, wines, cream beverages and other spirits derived from the famous tree have become the delight of mixologists and adventurous amateurs alike.

At long last, it’s maple time! Looking for a bring-your-own-bottle sugar shack but not sure how to pick the right one from among Quebec’s vast choices? We have some unforgettable addresses for you!

It’s hard to choose wines to bring to a sugar shack. Here are a few thoughts on how to match wines with slightly sweet dishes featuring maple flavours.

Why not shake things up a bit this Easter and organize a combination sugar-shack-plus-traditional-Sunday-brunch event? Combining these two springtime traditions makes for an original get-together highlighting all the delights of maple sugar season!

Maple sugar season has arrived! Whether to accompany a traditional cabane à sucre or simply for the sake of trying something new, here are three cocktail recipes featuring our province’s favourite springtime treat.