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Cocktail Recipes

Eleven simple classics and mocktails, from the Caesar (Alberta's own) to mulled wine, with measured ingredients and easy steps.

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Caesar cocktail in a tall glass with a celery salt rim, celery stalk, lime wedge and olives

Classic cocktails

Caesar cocktail in a tall glass with a celery salt rim, celery stalk, lime wedge and olives on a wooden bar topVodka · 5 min

Caesar

Old fashioned cocktail with a large ice cube and an orange peel twist in a cut-glass rocks glassWhisky · 5 min

Old Fashioned

Margarita in a coupe glass with a salted rim and a lime wheel next to halved limes on a stone counterTequila · 5 min

Margarita

Mojito with crushed ice, mint leaves and lime wedges in a tall glass beside fresh mint and limesRum · 5 min

Mojito

Gin and tonic in a balloon glass with ice, a lime wheel and rosemary on a slate counterGin · 2 min

Gin and Tonic

Moscow mule in a hammered copper mug with ice, lime and mint beside limes and fresh gingerVodka · 3 min

Moscow Mule

Whisky sour with foam, a lemon wheel and a cherry in a rocks glass next to fresh lemonsWhisky · 5 min

Whisky Sour

Hot toddy in a glass mug with a clove-studded lemon slice and cinnamon stick by a frosty windowWhisky · 5 min

Hot Toddy

Two glass mugs of mulled wine with orange slices, cinnamon and star anise beside a saucepan and pine branchesRed wine · 5 min

Mulled Wine

Mocktails (alcohol-free)

Red cranberry ginger fizz mocktail with ice, cranberries, rosemary and orange on a marble counterMocktail · alcohol-free

Cranberry Ginger Fizz (Mocktail)

Cucumber mint cooler mocktail with a cucumber ribbon, mint and lime in a tall glass on a wooden counterMocktail · alcohol-free

Cucumber Mint Cooler (Mocktail)

Simple classic cocktails at home

These cocktail recipes use generic spirits and everyday ingredients: vodka, whisky, tequila, rum and gin, plus fresh citrus, a few mixers and plenty of ice. Each recipe has measured ingredients, step-by-step instructions and tips. Start with the Caesar, Alberta's own, created in Calgary in 1969.

Build a small home bar

  • Spirits: a vodka, a whisky (bourbon or Canadian rye), a gin, a blanco tequila and a white rum cover every recipe here. See our spirits aisle.
  • Mixers: tonic, soda water, ginger beer and tomato-clam juice.
  • Fresh stuff: limes, lemons, mint and oranges.
  • Kit: a shaker, a jigger (measuring cup), a bar spoon and a muddler (the back of a wooden spoon works).

Measure your pours

A jigger keeps drinks consistent and helps you know what you're drinking. In Canada one standard drink is 43 ml (1.5 oz) of 40% spirits, so a 2 oz pour is more than one drink. Offer mocktails alongside cocktails, eat something, and plan a safe ride home. Hosting? Use the party drinks calculator to plan quantities.

Photos are illustrative.

Please enjoy responsibly. You must be 18+ to buy alcohol in Alberta, and if you're drinking, plan a safe ride home.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you make a Caesar?

Rim a tall glass with celery salt and fill it with ice. Add 1 oz vodka, 4 oz tomato-clam juice, 2 dashes of hot sauce, 4 dashes of Worcestershire, and salt and pepper. Stir, then garnish with a celery stalk and lime wedge. The Caesar was invented in Calgary in 1969, so it's Alberta's own cocktail.

Source: The Canadian Encyclopedia

What alcohol is in a margarita?

A classic margarita is tequila, orange liqueur (such as triple sec) and fresh lime juice, usually in a 2:1:1 ratio, shaken with ice and served in a salt-rimmed glass. Blanco (silver) tequila gives the brightest, most citrusy result, while reposado adds softer oak notes. A little agave syrup sweetens it if you like.

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