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The Charles Bar, Gastown’s newest hot-spot, nestled in the historic Woodward’s Building, has crafted holiday cocktails to warm and lift your Christmas spirit (pun intended). Candy Cane Swirl: Crumpled candy cane rim, 1oz Vodka, .5 oz peppermint schnapps, 2oz cranberry juice, .5 oz grenadine, .5 oz lemon juice. garnished with a small candy cane in [...]

The Corner Suite’s “Genuine Article” – a 30-page homage to some of the world’s oldest and most iconic drinks – is Vancouver’s (if not Canada’s) largest and most comprehensive cocktail list … and it just got bigger. Meyer lemons are in season, and owner/bartender Steve Da Cruz likes them, a lot. In honour of his [...]

Applications are now open for Canadian bartenders to join the Cocktail Apprentice Program at Tales of the Cocktail in Vancouver Since 2008 Tales of the Cocktail®, the world’s premier cocktail festival, has been bringing the rising stars in mixology to New Orleans as part of the Cocktail Apprentice program. It’s one way the New Orleans [...]

For eight years Tales of the Cocktail® has been bringing cocktail lovers from around the world to New Orleans. What began as a small gathering of cocktail lovers has grown to become the premier cocktail festival, serving as an annual meeting place for the world’s most influential professionals. For the first time, this internationally acclaimed [...]

Chambar Restaurant is excited to announce the addition of Justin Tisdall to the front of house team. Taking on the position of General Manager, Justin brings a wealth of bar and management experience amassed at some of Vancouver’s favourite restaurants including Lumière, Boneta and Market by Jean-Georges at the Shanrgi-la hotel.   “We’re thrilled to have Justin join [...]

The Diamond at Maple Tree Square – your neighborhood cocktail parlor – is proud to announce its first range of hands-on cocktail classes. Courses on offer cater to aspiring professional bartenders and casual cocktail enthusiasts alike. The Professional Courses The Diamond Preparatory School For All Things Drink offers a comprehensive range of programs such as [...]

Vancouver’s top bartenders came out in full force to compete in the “Craft of Cointreau” at Pourhouse on November 3rd. “We chose Vancouver to host ‘Craft’ because this is not your average bartending competition”, says Dan Volway Rémy Cointreau spokesperson, “the bartending talent in this city makes this the Olympics of bartending”.  The event featured [...]

As the Olympic torch makes its way across Canada, the Granville Room shows its spirit with the announcement of its Olympic-inspired cocktails, created by resident bar star Trevor Kallies. Available January 1st until the end of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, each cocktail is inspired by a great Canadian Olympic moment and [...]