There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a nice cold Canadian beer on a hot summer day, but sometimes we need a little cocktail to shake things up. And what better way to celebrate Canada Day than surprising your guests with an all-Canadian cocktail menu?
Be patriotic this Canada Day and celebrate with these refreshing drinks inspired by the Great White North.
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Bacon-Infused Caesar
Everyone loves a classic Caesar. Not to be confused with the American Bloody Mary, the Caesar is often a summer staple in Canada. This twist on the cocktail is made with bacon-infused vodka. Try a Canadian brand like Crystal Head Vodka. Need I say more? They had me at bacon.
Ingredients:
2 oz. Bacon-Infused Vodka
Clamato Juice or Tomato Juice
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
2 dashes Tabasco
Lime Wedges
Black Pepper
Celery Salt
Ice
Click here for the recipe.
Red Currant Champagne Cocktail
If you are looking for a classy way to toast our great country, this is the way to go. The bright red colour of this cocktail just screams Canada day. While the recipe calls for champagne, why not opt for a Canadian sparkling wine such as Henry of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Brut VQA. If you aren’t feeling the red currants, try a raspberry or strawberry puree instead.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. Red Currant Puree, chilled
1 bottle Champagne, chilled
Click here for the recipe.
Pink Goose
With a name inspired by the Canadian Goose, this drink is delightfully refreshing. Keep this cocktail Canadian by using Smirnoff Vodka and Canadian Ginger Ale.
Ingredients:
3 c. Vodka
5 c. Lemonade
2 c. Cranberry Juice
3 tbsp. Pink Lemon Juice
4 c. Ginger Ale
4 c. Ice Cubes
Frozen Cranberry, for garnish
Slice Lemon, for garnish
Click here for the recipe.
Shooter, Eh!
When the name has “Eh!” in it, you know it is Canadian. If you’re looking to liven up your party, add this shooter to the mix.
Ingredients:
½ oz. McGuinness Cherry Brandy
¼ oz. McGuinness Triple Sec
¼ oz. Canada Dry Ginger Ale
Click here for the recipe.
Adam’s Apple
This drink is full of apple deliciousness. Head to the market to pick up some local apple juice and be sure to use Canada Dry Ginger Ale. Skip the SKYY and choose a Canadian brand instead like Flyte Vodka. You can even serve with some Canadian Martin’s Crispy Apple Chips.
Ingredients:
1 oz. Vodka
2 oz. Golden Apple Juice
2 oz. Ginger Ale
Sprig thyme, for garnish
Click here for the recipe.
Maple Leaf Cocktail
Putting together Canadian whiskey and pure maple syrup, I’m not sure this drink can get any more Canadian. If you’re looking for a sweet treat with a bit of a bite, this is the cocktail for you.
Ingredients:
¼ oz. lemon juice
½oz. Canadian maple syrup
1 oz. Crown Royal Whiskey
Click here for the recipe.
Spiced Daiquiri
While I’m definitely a fan of the traditional daiquiri, the Spiced Daiquiri kicks it up a notch. Show your love for Canada by using a Canadian brand such as Harry’s Hurricane Spiced Rum.
Ingredients:
1 1⁄2 oz. Spiced Rum
Juice of 1 Lime
2 tsp. Superfine Sugar
2-3 oz. Club Soda
Slices of Lime, for garnish
Click here for the recipe.
Canadian Carbomb
This twist on the Jägerbomb is sure to be a hit. Mixing this shooter with your favourite Canadian beer, you can have your cake and eat it too. The recipe calls for using Molson Canadian, but I suggest trying out one of your local microbreweries as well.
Ingredients:
1 pint Molson Canadian
½ oz. Canadian maple syrup
½ oz. Alberta Premium Rye/Whiskey
Click here for the recipe.
Saskatoon Berry Buck
This fun and fruity drink uses jam as an ingredient. Yes, jam! This creative cocktail will floor your guests when you tell them what is in it. Can’t get your hands on Saskatoon berry jam? Just head to your market and buy your local farmer’s berry jam.
Ingredients:
1½ oz. Canadian Whisky
½ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
2 tsp. Saskatoon Berry Jam
3 oz. Ginger Ale
Lime wheel, for garnish
Click here for the recipe.
Maple Collins
Another fresh twist on a maple cocktail, this recipe uses pineapple juice. With the notes of maple and tropical fruit, this cocktail is like a Canadian on a Caribbean vacation.
Ingredients:
1 ½ oz. Crown Royal Maple Finished Whisky
1 ½ oz. Pineapple Juice
½ oz. Lemon Juice
½ oz. Simple Syrup
1 oz. Club Soda
Click here for the recipe.
Wild Blueberry & Mint Highball
This cocktail is summer breeze in a glass. How refreshing does blueberry and mint sound? To keep this beverage patriotic, buy some local blueberries and make with Canadian vodka such as Loon Vodka.
Ingredients:
1½ oz. Vodka
¼ c. Wild Blueberries
¼ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
1 tsp. Superfine Sugar
3 oz. Club Soda
8–10 Mint Leaves
Sprig of Fresh Mint, for garnish
Click here for the recipe.
The BeaverTail Shooter
Named after the deep fried treat we all know and love, the BeaverTail Shooter is like dessert in a glass.
Ingredients:
½ oz. Iceberg Vodka
½ oz. Apple Cider
2 Orange Slices
White sugar
Cinnamon
Cinnamon stick, for garnish
Click here for the recipe.
White Strawberry-Lemon Sangria
This is one of my personal favourites when it comes to sangria recipes. The light, refreshing taste is perfect for any summer occasion. I find Malibu Coconut Rum goes quite well in this recipe, though regular Canadian rum suits it just fine. Choose one of your favourite Canadian wines and this sangria will be a hit.
Ingredients:
2 lemons, thinly sliced
1 apple, cored and sliced (any kind)
1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced lengthwise
1 (750 ml) bottle white wine (a dry-ish white wine is best)
1/2 cup light rum
4 cups lemon-lime soda
Click here for the recipe.
White Ice Cosmo
Garnished with strawberries, raspberries, or any other red fruit, this cocktail is as red and white as they come. While Ocean Spray is not a Canadian company, they do have over 100 family growers right here in Canada.
Ingredients:
1 oz. Polar Ice Vodka
½ oz. McGuinness Triple Sec
3 oz. Ocean Spray White Cranberry Juice
Click here for the recipe.
Blackberry Fix
Lots of other berries have been featured on this list, but now it’s the time for the blackberry to shine. This drink pairs perfectly with a backyard BBQ or lounging by the pool.
Ingredients:
1½ oz Canadian whisky
½ oz fresh lemon juice
½ oz simple syrup
1 tbsp crushed blackberries (seeds removed)
2–3 fresh blackberries and lemon slice, for garnish
Click here for the recipe.
Spicy Cucumber Margarita
While we count on most summer drinks to help us cool down, this cocktail brings the heat. Give this recipe the Canadian treatment by serving with Meaghers Triple Sec and Tequila Tromba Blanco – made in Mexico, but founded and co-owned by Canadian Eric Brass.
Ingredients:
1/3 c. Sugar
1/3 c. Water
3 c. Tequila Blanco
1 1/4 c. Fresh Lemon Juice
1 1/4 c. Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 c. Triple Sec
1 Jalapeño
Lime Wedge
Salt
Sliced Cucumber, for garnish
Click here for the recipe.
Enjoy!
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