Christine Sismondo

A National Magazine Award-winning writer, Christine Sismondo has been writing about spirits, cocktails, bars, and history for publications including Chatelaine, Sharp and the LCBO's Food & Drink for over twenty years. She’s also the Academy Chair for Canada East for World’s 50 Best Bars, author of America Walks into a Bar (2011), Prohibition, a six-part podcast series for Wondery’s American History Tellers and, most recently, Cocktails, A Still Life.

Latest from Christine Sismondo

21 Extremely Tasty, Very Portable Canned Cocktails

21 Extremely Tasty, Very Portable Canned Cocktails

Okay, *some* are in bottles. But all are pre-made—and picnic worthy.

Gin Con Tomate Cocktail

Gin Con Tomate Cocktail

Wish you could distill late summer into a glass? Although basil, pink peppercorns and balsamic vinegar are slightly unusual-sounding cocktail ingredients, when mixed with gin and tomato water, everything comes together. — Christine Sismondo

13 Delicious Canned Wines And Cocktails

13 Delicious Canned Wines And Cocktails

Portable? Check. Tasty? Check. A drinks expert's picnic-ready picks.

19 Canadian Rosés For Joyful Summer Sipping

19 Canadian Rosés For Joyful Summer Sipping

(If you’re in Ontario and fretting over the LCBO strike, most of these can be ordered directly from the wineries.)

11 Fresh And Crispy White Wines To Try This Spring

11 Fresh And Crispy White Wines To Try This Spring

Move over, rosé, and make room for these under-the-radar, food-friendly whites.

Like Cider? Here’s How To Take Your Appreciation To The Next Level

Like Cider? Here’s How To Take Your Appreciation To The Next Level

Navigating the world of artisanal cider.

Making A Case For Boxed Wine

Making A Case For Boxed Wine

Box wine is at a tipping point. It’s already a lot better than you remember—and it’s getting better all the time.

6 Classic Hot Cocktail Recipes To Keep You Warm—Even Outdoors

6 Classic Hot Cocktail Recipes To Keep You Warm—Even Outdoors

From boozy hot chocolate to Irish coffee.

Rosé, Three Ways: One Bottle Of Pink, Three Easy Cocktails

Rosé, Three Ways: One Bottle Of Pink, Three Easy Cocktails

This wine shines both on its own and all dressed up in a pretty summer cocktail.

‘Sugar-Free’ Wine Is Here. So How Does It Taste?

‘Sugar-Free’ Wine Is Here. So How Does It Taste?

Plus, a dietitian’s take.

The Next Wine Trend You Need To Know About

The Next Wine Trend You Need To Know About

Natural wine, explained.

Think Globally, Drink Locally: How To Choose A Sustainable Canadian Wine

Think Globally, Drink Locally: How To Choose A Sustainable Canadian Wine

While some parts of Canada have more options than others, every province has at least a few upstart viticulture enterprises.