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BSS Original: Oaxacan Blossom

What if you take an Old Fashioned and replace the rye with tequila? Sounds like a bad hangover waiting…
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BSS Original: Bilbo’s Garden

Our resident photographer, Anthony Di Virgilio, doesn’t often get opportunities to create his own cocktail recipes. That’s because he’s…

4 weeks ago by bitter.sweet.spirit The Espresso Martini ☕️ @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - 1 oz vodka - 1 oz @kahlua - 1 oz espresso - add to shaker & shake - double-strain into chilled coupe - garnish: coffee beans ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
3 weeks ago by bitter.sweet.spirit *new* BSS Original: The Oaxacan Blossom @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @branwright blogs about this Mexican twist on the Old Fashioned in our latest post. You can order this beauty at @lexingtonottawa as part of our cocktail menu collaboration! [full post: bittersweetspirit.ca] ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cocktail - 1 ½ oz hibiscus-infused @espolontequila blanco - ½ oz @mezcalcreyente - ¼ oz agave syrup - 2 dashes Angostura Bitters - 1 dash Mole Bitters - garnish: flamed orange twist ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hibiscus-Infused Tequila - 1 bottle of @espolontequila blanco - 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers - combine in vessel & leave for 4 hours - stir occasionally -
3 days ago by bitter.sweet.spirit BSS Original: The Spicy Sway @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - 1 ½ oz @espolontequila blanco - ¾ oz @anchoreyes chili liquer - ½ oz simple syrup - ½ oz lime juice - 2 dashes celery bitters - 3 cilantro sprigs - add to shaker & muddle - add ¾ oz egg whites & dry shake - add ice & shake - double-strain into chilled coupe - garnish: lime zest & cilantro sprig ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 month ago by bitter.sweet.spirit BSS Original: The Elderflower Spritzer @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - 2 oz oz pinot grigio - ¾ oz @stgermaindrinks Elderflower Liqueur - 3 dashes lime bitters - add to ice-filled wine glass - top with club soda & stir - garnish: sprig of mint ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2 weeks ago by bitter.sweet.spirit BSS Original: Aperol Collins @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - 1 ½ oz @aperolusa - 1 ½ oz gin - ½ oz lime juice - 1 oz pomegranate juice - add to shaker & shake - strain into ice-filled Collins glass - top with club soda & lightly stir - garnish: rosemary sprig & lemon wheel ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
6 days ago by bitter.sweet.spirit *new* BSS Original: Red 14 @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @manokard concludes our three-part tribute to #ValentinesDay ❤️ with a stiffer, booze-forward cocktail. While the bourbon is dominant, hints of vanilla, chocolate, & strawberry help round it out to make it feel like a Valentine's Day treat. A great way to celebrate the special day with your special someone [full post: bittersweetspirit.ca] ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - 2 oz @bulleit Bourbon - ½ oz @drinkgalliano Vanilla Liqueur - 3 dashes @scrappysbitters Chocolate Bitters - 2 cut up strawberries - add strawberries to mixing glass & muddle - add remaining ingredients & stir - double-strain into rocks glass
2 weeks ago by bitter.sweet.spirit *new* BSS Original: Kiss from a Rose @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @manokard kicks off our three part countdown to #ValentinesDay ❤️ with this easy-to-drink (and easy on the eyes) cocktail. Stay tuned for more two more Valentine's recipes in the coming days! [full post: bittersweetspirit.ca] ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Recipe - 1 ½ oz rose petal-infused @titosvodka - ½ oz @stgermaindrinks Elderflower - 1 oz strawberry syrup - ¾ oz lemon juice - club soda - add ingredients to shaker & shake - strain into Collins glass - garnish: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Rose Petal-Infused Vodka - peel petals off one Rose - add to bottle of vodka -
4 weeks ago by bitter.sweet.spirit The Twinger @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - 2 oz @thekingsginger liqueur - ½ oz lime juice - 2 dashes Angostura bitters - 2 dashes lime bitters - add to shaker & shake - strain into Collins glass - top with ginger beer & stir - garnish: mint sprig & lime wedge ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 month ago by bitter.sweet.spirit BSS Original: The Arctic Breeze ❄️ @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - 1 ½ oz @stoli vodka - ½ oz @cointreau - ½ oz cranberry juice - ½ oz grapefruit juice - add to shaker & shake - strain into rocks glass - garnish: lemon wheel & mint ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 week ago by bitter.sweet.spirit *new* BSS Original: Sweet Rum-ance @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We're continuing our three part tribute to #ValentinesDay ❤️ with this seasonal sour. A blend of vanilla-infused rum, cream liqueur, and strawberries, it's a great way to treat your Valentine. Roses sold separately. [full post: bittersweetspirit.ca] ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - 1 ½ oz vanilla-infused @flordecanarum White Rum - ½ oz @amarula_official Cream Liqueur - 1 oz strawberry syrup - 1 egg white - 2 dashes cherry bitters - garnish: cherry bitters & strawberries ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 month ago by bitter.sweet.spirit *new* The Hurricane @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @meliambro continues his Tiki adventure with a classic. A prime example of how a few simple ingredients can produce amazing flavour. [full post: bittersweetspirit.ca] ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - 4 oz @goslingsrum Black Seal Rum - 2 oz passion fruit syrup - 2 oz lemon juice - add to shaker w/ ice & shake - pour into Hurricane glass w/ crushed ice - garnish: & ☂️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2 weeks ago by bitter.sweet.spirit The Liberal @adv .food.drinks ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - 1 ½ oz rye - 1 oz sweet vermouth - ½ oz China China amaro - 2 dashes orange bitters - add to mixing glass - stir & strain into coupe - garnish: orange zest twist ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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BSS Original: Oaxacan Blossom

BSS Original: Bilbo’s Garden