Inspired by Canada鈥檚 150th Anniversary, challenged the聽cocktail team at each of its five locations to develop a drink using local ingredients to reflect the tastes of their region. The result was a list of delicious libations made with the best of local spirits and home grown inspiration, perfectly crafted for a Canadian summer.
Naturally, Canadian Rye Whisky shows up along with boutique gin and local craft lager. There鈥檚 Hy鈥檚 take on the Bloody Caesar, and some surprising, playful ingredients like salmon jerky and house-made rhubarb syrup. Enjoy a cross-country tour without ever leaving your favourite Hy鈥檚.
1. Whistler 鈥� Alpine Glow
This refreshing drink heightens local craft lager with fresh ginger, lime and Campari. Candied ginger garnish adds the perfect finishing touch.聽
2. Calgary 鈥� Spirits of the West
Calgary is the home of the Caesar, and the Hy鈥檚 team delivered a true steakhouse version. With a few secret ingredients (peppercorn sauce and pickled bean juice) this take on the classic definitely kicks things up a notch. Garnished with salmon聽jerky, jalapeno slices and spicy bean, it provides a delicious snack too!
3. Toronto 鈥� Muskoka Dream
This perfectly balanced yet boozy Canadian Club cocktail, has a hint of maple syrup, and a promise of warm summer evenings by the lake.聽
4. Winnipeg 鈥� Portage and Main
Freshly made rhubarb syrup and blueberries, lovingly mixed with Tall Grass gin are the stars of this beautifully coloured cocktail. Served in a tall glass over ice, it has all the flavours of a wild Manitoba summer.
5. 麻豆传媒映画鈥� Coastal Wave
This beautiful cocktail is a take on the original '麻豆传媒映画Cocktail' from the 1950s made famous at the Sylvia Hotel in the downtown West End. (Recipe below)
鈥淲e wanted to find an authentic way to celebrate Canada鈥檚 150th,鈥� said Hy鈥檚 Chief Operating Officer Megan Buckley. 鈥淥ver the last 62 years, Hy鈥檚 has understood that Canadians from East to West enjoy a great cocktail. This list is a chance for each of our restaurants to fly a local flag, and share their creations across the country.鈥�
Hy鈥檚 麻豆传媒映画also features a special Canada 150 Happy Hour menu that includes classic favourites like Hy鈥檚 Famous Cheese Toast, along with locally inspired bites like West Coast Candied Salmon, and house made Nanaimo Bars, perfect for sharing in celebration.
The Canada 150 cocktail list and summer Happy Hour features will be available until聽August 31st. The cocktails may be enjoyed any time, while the Happy Hour menu is offered in the lounge聽Monday听鈥撀�Friday听蹿谤辞尘听3-6 pm.
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Coastal Wave Recipe:
1.5 oz Wayward Bourbon Aged gin
1/2 oz Punt e Mes
1/4 oz Benedictine
3 drops orange bitters
Stir with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. For an expert finish, curl some salmon jerky into a circle and secure with a short skewer.
