Plus, 4 easy recipes, and the best new Aperol alternative to try now. Christine Sismondo Updated
Photo, Ashley Capp.
Even though the Aperol spritz is one of the world’s all-time simplest drinks to make, a remarkable number of spritzes manage to somehow lose their way.
Sometimes it’s not fizzy enough; other times it’s a touch too sweet. Still others are victims of the understandable desire to super-size this drink and turn it into something to sip all afternoon. But, if you follow the classic recipe for the spritz and pay close attention to the ingredients, it’s easy to make a perfectly-balanced summer refresher every time.
Our favourites from British Columbia, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Québec. Christine Sismondo Updated
(Photo: Lightfoot & Wolfville)
Even though the season has barely begun, we’re ready to call it: This is going to be the best year
ever for Canadian rosé. That’s huge, given that, not so long ago, imports dominated the pink wine market. Now, thanks to wineries across the country who’ve fully embraced the rosé movement, we have plenty of great homegrown options.
More than almost any other style, pink wine is about being in the moment. Because it’s delicate and contains fewer tannins than some other wines, rosé doesn’t get any better in the cellar. With rosé, the rule is always “Drink now.” And we say, “We’re here for it,” starting with three wines from British Columbia, where a lot of winemakers were ahead of the curve when it came to pink wine.
Like Cider? Here’s How To Take Your Appreciation To The Next Level
Navigating the world of artisanal cider. Christine Sismondo Updated
(Photo: Annapolis Cider Company)
Cider used to be easy. Most bars had an option or two and, since they pretty much all tasted the same, it didn’t really matter which one you picked. Fast forward to now, when we are spoiled for choice with a dizzying array of traditional and experimental options from cidreries and cider houses across the country.
Here’s how to navigate the world of artisanal cider.
The backstory: When did cider get so complicated?
An ale-inclusive look into Columbia’s campus bar scene
An ale-inclusive look into Columbia’s campus bar scene Noelle Hunter / Staff Illustrator From the Beat Poets to Tom Cruise to Eddie Murphy, Columbia’s campus bars have hosted all sorts of people from all walks of life. By Noah Sheidlower | January 19, 2021, 11:41 PM
The black-and-white checkerboard floors, exposed brick walls, red leather booths, and shining red lights displaying “MEL’S.” The dartboard, wooden chairs, and the cramped and dark interior of 1020. The long bar counter, antique light fixtures, and abstract paintings of Arts and Crafts Beer Parlor. These are the staple campus bars for many Columbia students today places to de-stress, mingle, and enjoy drinks and classic bar food.
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