drinks

Perfectly elegant in a small coupe glass, this fall sipper was mixed up for us by Micah Jensen of former Kelowna, B.C. restaurant RauDZ.

Plus our favourite matchas to try now.

Try a twist on the classic mojito. This raspberry-basil mojito is the right amount of tart and sweet for a warm summer's eve.

Repurposed potato scraps cut this vibrant cocktail’s carbon footprint down to size. Made with Loop gin, a zero-waste spirit that’s distilled from “rescued” scraps from a potato chip factory in Quebec, this cocktail is a fresh and bright mix of basil, citrus, ginger and elderflower.—Christine Sismondo

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