8 Celebratory Canada Day Cocktails
Produced: Sun Ngo; Photography: Christie Vuong; Food Styling: Ashley Denton; Prop Styling: Catherine Doherty
Watermelon Caesar
This unconventional take on the Canadian classic uses fresh watermelon and a vegan Caesar mix. Get our watermelon caesar cocktail recipe.
The Crescent Caesar
The recipe for this version of the quintessential Canadian cocktail was created by Ryan Reynolds and featured in the new book Caesar Country. Get Ryan Reynold’s Crescent Caesar Cocktail recipe.
Icewine-Whisky Spritzer
On July 1, serve up this fruity sipper, created just for us by mixologist Steve Benson of Ottawa Cocktails. Get our icewine-whisky spritzer recipe.
Maple Rye And Ginger
We added a little extra Canadiana to this classic cocktail. Stir ’em up at your next cocktail party for a little extra fun. Get this maple rye and ginger recipe.
Red And White Cosmopolitan
Raise a patriotic glass with a red & white cocktail courtesy of The Shore Club in Ottawa. Get our red and white cosmopolitan cocktail recipe.
Maple Collins
This summer-ready twist on the classic sweet-tart Tom Collins adds maple flavour and a ripe red hue from the berries—perfect for patio parties! Get our maple collins recipe.
Maple-Finished Old Fashioned
BRING 1/4 cup demerara sugar and 2 tbsp water to a boil. Remove from heat. Cool completely.
STIR 1 1/2 tbsp each Crown Royal Maple Finished Whisky and Canadian rye, 1 tsp demerara syrup and 2 to 3 drops Angostura bitters in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with orange and lemon twist.
Classic Spicy Caesar
This truly Canadian cocktail originated in Calgary, circa 1969. Get as creative as you want with the garnish, some of our favourites include: celery, limes, olives, pickles or even a shrimp or two. Get our classic spicy caesar cocktail recipe.
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