Cocktails and Drinks

This sharp, citrusy twist on a negroni sbagliato (“mistaken negroni”) is also known as an Aalborg spritz, Danish spritz or Copenhagen spritz. It calls for aquavit instead of gin and the addition of a bit of citrus.

This sweet-and-tart gin cocktail is the perfect toast to fresh, peak-season strawberries.

This unconventional take on the Canadian classic was created for Chatelaine by Christine Sismondo . It uses fresh watermelon and a vegan Caesar mix instead of tomato clam cocktail. All the other products are sourced from Canadian companies with women at the helm.

This celebration of the annual apple harvest is a twist on a champagne cocktail. It’s made with sparkling dry cider instead of the usual bubbles, giving it a slightly lighter and fresher quality.

Grapefruit bitters aside, this is a classic gin martini—zesty, fresh and light. Since your friends may want more than one, be kind to your future self by making this freezable batch version, which is ready to pour whenever you need it.