Archive for December, 2010

RT 2 win 12 EDBL gifts

Friday, December 10th, 2010

Our pals at Eat Drink Be Local are having some fun with their 12 edible days.  As number four on the list, we’re pretty excited and figure we’re tastier (and probably less messy) than four calling birds.

Watch as the gifts are unveiled and tweet to win ‘em all.  Details here.

Princess Alberta & Queen Victoria

Monday, December 6th, 2010

Did you know the Province of Alberta was named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria?  No wonder Alberta has given Victoria Gin such a warm welcome.  It’s family!
Indeed, Victoria Gin is now in stores throughout Alberta.  We’ve compiled a list of current retailers here and will soon be highlighting mixologists [...]

GINgle all the way

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

Oh Anna, you’ve done it again!  Fusing exceptional culinary talents with a love of spirit, here is Anna’s GINgle bell martini (and an excellent way to recycle your Christmas tree), created in collaboration with her expert team of taste-testers: Valerie, Bryan and Phil.
GINgle bell martini
2 oz Vic Gin
1/2 oz grand fir syrup, or to taste*
sweet [...]

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