The Alchemist: Arbutus Cove

The Alchemist: Arbutus Cove

• 1 oz Arbutus Distillery Blue Gin • 0.5 oz Arbutus Lavender Liquor • 0.75 oz Cane Sugar Syrup • 0.5 oz Grape Acid (see note) • Lunessence Riesling Brut • Garnish: Flower from the garden   Add first four ingredients to a shaker. Add 1 scoop of ice and quick shake...
The Violet Beauregard

The Violet Beauregard

INGREDIENTS 1.5 oz Goat cheese Washed OK spirits vodka .5 oz Legend distilling Naramaro .75 oz Blueberry Basil Syrup .25 oz Grape Acid 6 Drops Born to Shake Basil Bitters Puff Pastry Rim
Apricot Blossom Cocktail

Apricot Blossom Cocktail

What tastes more like spring than fresh flowers? With so many fragrant blooms bursting this spring, it’s the perfect time to capture their perfumed flavours by turning the blossoms into a tasty syrup. Flower syrups add a hint of flavour to all kinds of dishes, and can...
RECIPE: Hot Cross Buns

RECIPE: Hot Cross Buns

  Who doesn’t love a hot cross bun? You can also modify this recipe to your heart’s content—currants in place of raisins, candied ginger, adjust the spices, add mixed peel or freshly grated zest, etc. It’s up to you! Happy Easter, and happy baking friends....
RECIPE: Wild Pacific Halibut with Juniper

RECIPE: Wild Pacific Halibut with Juniper

Foraged juniper aioli, fromage frais, Naramata pears, gem lettuce, honey   This dish is an excellent way to celebrate spring! With plenty of steps that you can do ahead of time, it’s great for entertaining or a quick weeknight dinner. Read until the end to get...
RECIPE: House Negroni

RECIPE: House Negroni

Serves: 1 serving    Ingredients:  1 oz. Sheringham Distillery’s Kazuki Gin 1 oz. Esquimalt Wine Company’s Rosso Vermouth  0.50 oz. The Woods Spirit Co. Amaro 0.50 oz. Arbutus Distillery’s Amaro #4   Method: Add all ingredients into a mixing glass, fill with...