The Balsamic Strawberry Cocktail

Vinegar in a cocktail? Well, even I was surprised how delicious this drink turned out to be. The balsamic vinegar adds a sophisticated taste the balances the sweetness of the strawberries and the sour of the lemon juice. If you’re in Southern California you can...

Lemon Vanilla Basil Cocktail

This cocktail recipes takes a bit of time and effort to prepare, but it’s all worth it in the end. The vanilla basil syrup pairs up brilliantly with the fresh lemon juice in the final result. Cheers! Cocktail Ingredients 2 oz vodka 1 oz dry vermouth 1 oz fresh...

Releasing the Kraken with a Perfect Storm

This week we couldn’t help but notice the the ad for Kraken Black Spiced Rum on the back cover of LCBO’s Trend Report magazine. The distinctive bottle, colour and label artwork really caught our eye, so when we saw it on the shelf tonight at the LCBO I...

12 Days of Madtini Holiday Cocktails #7: The Grinch

One of the most eagerly awaited moments each holiday season is the annual airing of the Dr. Seuss classic ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’. Produced and directed by Chuck Jones, the animated show features the voice of horror movie legend Boris Karloff as...

Spice up the weekend with a Candied Ginger Raspberry Martini

Ginger root is a versatile food that can be used for everything from a spice in cooking to helping to prevent motion sickness and nausea – so why not cocktails. The Candied Ginger Martini takes quite a bit of work, so make sure you have a few friends around to...