Written By Guest Writer Cocktails / Libations Sep 10, 2011 Countdown to Art of the Cocktail SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter Pinterestleft, Aviation Cocktail - created in 1916 by Hugo Ensslin, made with Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Lemon and Creme de Violette. right, Josh Boudreau - Sauce bartender. all images: Maryanne CarmackTickets are now on sale for the Art of the Cocktail – the Victoria Film Festival’s annual fundraiser. Guests enjoyed a preview on September 6th at Sauce, including tastes of two classic cocktails- the Aviation (above left) and the Toronto (below left).Things kick off on Saturday, October 1st, from 7pm -9.30pm, at the Grand Tasting: The main event. An evening of cocktail sampling introducing nearly 50 different flavours from the world of elegant spirits. Along with the big players, the Tasting will also highlight artisan, small and regional distillers who will present cocktail demonstrations and samples of the most exciting and colourful cocktails from around the world. While on your cocktail journey, savour delicious complimentary appetizers from some of the most innovative chefs on the West Coast.In the spirit of other local festivals, such as the Wine or Whisky Festival, the Grand Tasting is an opportunity to explore the vast world of spirits and cocktails, learn tricks from top mixologists, and experience new flavours. For the full schedule of events, click here.The Toronto - a classic cocktail created in 1948Kathy Kay (Festival Director) and Ken Kelly (DVBA)Art of the CocktailCocktailsVictoria SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter Pinterest Written By: Guest Writer We get many people writing guest articles for us, as well as past contributors. This is the Guest ... Read More You may also like Books / Cocktails / Press Release September 22, 2019 An Expedition to the Land of Great Northern Cocktails Shawn Soole’s latest book swings open the doors to the world of Canadian cocktails CHIPPENHAM, UK, 20 September 2019—Hidden in the vast northern ... Read More Cocktails / Drink / Drink Academy / Drink This / Entertaining / Spirits / Victoria July 3, 2019 An Introduction to EAT’s New Columnists It’s all about cocktails, the home bar, what to buy, and what to serve. Founders Kyle and Nate launched their bar consultancy, The Nimble Bar ... Read More Cocktails / Drink / Drink This / Spirits May 3, 2019 Pink Peppercorn & Thyme Gin Twist featuring Sheringham’s Kazuki Gin It’s almost summertime. And in case you didn’t know, that means gin cocktails on the patio. Vancouver Island has a plethora (yes, I just said ... Read More Cocktails / Events January 25, 2019 The Complete Bartender Competition 2019 Little Jumbo played host to Nimble Bar Co.’s The Complete Bartender Competition, January 16, 2019 Last Wednesday, I judged my first cocktail ... Read More Cocktails / Victoria November 13, 2016 A Conversation With Super Caesar Fan: Liz McArthur Different cocktails have different philosophical traditions attached to them. At least this is how I see it. I still reject the notion that, just ... Read More Cocktails / Spirits November 8, 2016 Aging and Infusing Liquor Now Allowed in BC Restaurants & Bars British Columbia’s licensed restaurants, bars, manufacturer lounges and caterers will be able to age and infuse liquor in order to create their own ... Read More Comments are closed.
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