Summer

So many of you shared and re-created last summer’s alcoholized slushie recipes at home, we thought we’d post some new “slush-tail” recipes to liven up your cocktail hour this summer! Midway between the well-known poptail and the cocktail, you will be sure to love these refreshing drinks.

Lime, fresh mint, watermelon, strawberries, basil, coconut… Enjoy the flavours that evoke sunshine and vacations.

Why make life difficult? Now’s the time to bring out your best ingredients and concoct a simple meal – but also one full of character.

Diet is increasingly becoming a major concern for many people. We’re eating less meat, learning about vegetable proteins, and choosing organic and local products.

Jonathan Thériault is a far cry from your typical seasoned mixologist, making his name in the eclectic nightlife world. It’s no surprise that his journey stands out from that of his fellow mixologists. Portrait of a young man with a new take on his profession.

Too sweet, too colourful, too summery… Rosé has been called it all. Yet winemakers produce this wine with just as much concern as a red or a white. And many connoisseurs have even readily admitted to being fans of the pink drink – all year long. But rosé continues to be misunderstood.

This fall, with outings out for a while, why not become a mixologist at home? There’s a large selection of spirits you can use, from whisky to spiced rum to tequila, vodka, gin, and vermouth.

Have a little fun with your drinks this summer! Try our exotic-tasting cocktails with a Tiki-inspired look. Create an electrifying, beachy ambience with our original cocktail recipes.

For a successful BBQ, try our black beer and honey ribs. Super tender and perfectly caramelized, this grilled piece of meat is sure to be a hit! Serve with beer or red wine to delight all your guests.

Keep the BBQ fun going right through to dessert by putting a variety of fruit on the grill. Our recipe for caramelized pineapple and bourbon caramel is sure to end your meal on a deliciously fruity high note!

Located between mountains and sea, Pays d’Oc IGP wines that can be found in Languedoc-Roussillon, will have you traveling to the heart of the oldest vineyards of France, source of a creative palette of wines featuring exceptional quality-price ratio, making the variety-rich terroir all the more accessible. A multitude of possible pairings and guaranteed pleasure!

Summer is here: time for all those impromptu, gourmet, intimate, and grandiose happy hours! And you can be sure that with this issue, you’ll have everything you need to ensure all of your cocktail parties are memorable ones.