Host an entertaining summer mixer

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Mix and Mingle All Summer Long

Does anything pair better with a warm summer night than a cold cocktail? With just a few mixology basics under your belt, you’ll be ready to host an entertaining summer mixer in no time.

Three berry cocktails with blue and white straws

Make Flavoured Simple Syrup

Many cocktails begin with a common ingredient: simple syrup. True to its name, it really couldn’t be simpler to make, requiring just a few key ingredients.

Here's How

Summer Mixer Video Series

Watch and enjoy three of our best mixologists each making one of their signature cocktails.

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Three young smiling women with stylish cocktails

Summer Mixer Themes

Everyone loves a themed-gathering—especially when cocktails are involved. Try one of these fun themes for your mixer, or invent a new one of your own.

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Four colourful craft cocktails in martini glasses

A Cocktail Tour of Nova Scotia

Need a little inspiration for your summer mixer? Sampling a few cocktails at these popular Nova Scotia establishments will surely spark some ideas.

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Different shaped cocktail glasses lined up on a bar

Choose the Right Cocktail Glass

When it comes to cocktails, the glass matters more than you might think. Enhance your cocktail’s flavour with the right glassware.

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Grapefruit cocktail with an orange and mint garnish

Summer Cocktail Recipes

Three delightful concoctions made by three of the province’s best mixologists that highlight and celebrate the flavours of the season.

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Grapefruit Mimosa

Mix up your mimosa. Simply substituting grapefruit for orange juice gives it a “zing” perfect for summer brunch!

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Cottage Cocktails

Create a selection of signature summer cocktails for your cottage getaway. It’s easier than you think!

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Mix and Mingle All Summer Long

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