14 patio cocktails for summer

Canada Day Cocktail

Toronto-based cocktail and bar researcher Christine Sismondo created this tantalizing tipple to get you feeling festive and proud!
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Mint julep

This iconic drink is frosty, refreshing Sourthern sipper, and perfect hot summer afternoons.
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Blue moon over Barcelona

Impress your guests with a summer cocktail dessert recipe by Cava restaurant’s master chef, Christopher McDonald.
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Spiked iced tea

Better make a few pitchers if you're hosting a barbcue – this spiked bevvie goes quick.
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Rose-coloured glasses

Sip on a sweet and fruity summer quencher created by Micah Jensen, the cocktail king behind RauDZ bar in Kelowna, B.C.
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Apricot sangria

Hot days call for a glass refreshing drink, enjoyed on the back deck. This white wine and apricot sangria is one of our top picks for summer. Cheers!
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Classic mojito

A classic Cuban mojito is a simple yet sophisticated party favourite. Just muddle up some mint, grab a few limes, add some rum, garnish and voilà.
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Lolo cool J cocktail

Can’t get away this summer? Soak in the sweet island lifestyle a la Toronto’s Lamesa Filipino Kitchen, with their tropical pineapple-bourbon cocktail.
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Chardonnay zinger

A light and zesty spritzer, spiked with chardonnay and limoncello. FInsh galsses with a twirl of lemon zest, and serve.
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Rhubarb sour

Delight your taste buds with a recipe that makes rhubarb the star of the show. That’s right, its sweet-tart kick extends way beyond pie!
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Mango sunrise

We've given the tequila sunrise a topical makeover with a heavy splash of mango juice.
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Strawberry sangria

Sweet muscato, tart pomegranate juice and loads of berries are topped with sparkling water in this brand-new summer sangria.
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Sangria spritzer

Add a little extra sparkle to your cocktail glasses tonight, with a fizzy port spritzer.
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Lager and lime

Summer afternoons call for icy-cold patio drinks, and we’ve got a new take on lager that's chilled perfection.
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