I’ve been hearing the dreaded f-word popping up more and more lately…fall. Our mornings are starting to get crisp, the leaves are turning yellow and Starbucks released their Pumpkin Spiced Latte. I flat out refuse to drink a fall drink in August though, call it a principle thing. Instead I’ve decided to honour the dog days of summer and have come up with a delicious drink to celebrate my favourite season.
My favourite part of this Alberta Iceberg Gin and Tonic is the Parlour Gin from at Eau Claire Distillery, an Alberta producer that I’ve grown to love over the last couple years. I used their Prickly Pear Vodka in this cocktail earlier this summer and their Gin is just as delicious. At it’s core this drink is a Gin and Tonic, only a bit more over-the-top, just the way I like it.
I had no idea that Alberta is home to over 10 wineries and meaderies, 17 distilleries and 121 breweries. Although some ALberta beers have made it to the shelves of liquor stores, the majority of Alberta products remain unknown by the public and liquor retailers.
I’ve tried beers from some local companies like Toolshed Brewing, Alley Cat and Wildrose, but I was excited to learn just how many local liquors our province has. I love supporting local, so I plan on whipping up way more local craft cocktails in the future now that I know how much selection there is. To find out more about Alberta liquor products check out the Just Add Alberta website.
Alberta Iceberg Gin and Tonic
Yields 1 cocktail
You’ll need:
- 1.5 oz Eau Claire Distillery Parlour Gin
- Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic
- 1 cup of lemonade
- 2 large handfuls of ice
- 5 raspberries
- Lemon to garnish
- Mint to garnish
Directions:
In a blender add lemonade, ice and raspberries. Blend until you get a slush consistency.
Add gin to your glass and top with Elderflower tonic until your glass is about 3/4 full. Top with the raspberry lemonade slush. Garnish and serve.
Hope you enjoy this delicious summer cocktail, be sure to follow along on Instagram (@alexandtribe) to see what else I come up with over the course of the summer and tag me in you pics if you recreate any of my cocktails.
Cheers! Alex
