Québec City 1608 cocktail recipe

champagne flutes

Mixology is a trendy art in Québec City! Cocktails and mocktails are popular in many bars and restaurants in the city. Some have made it their speciality, such as L'Atelier restaurant or the 1608 Bar located at the Fairmont le Château Frontenac. Celebrate Québec flavours and concoct this exclusive gin-based cocktail recipe.

Québec City 1608

Type of glass: Flute

Utensils: Ice strainer, Shaker, Sieve, Zester

Ingredients

  • 30 ml (1 oz.) dry gin (from Québec, ideally!)
  • Sparkling wine
  • 15 ml (1/2 oz.) lemon juice
  • 15 ml (1/2 oz.) simple syrup
  • Ice cubes
  • 1 lemon zest

Preparation

  1. In a shaker filled with ice cubes, add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  2. Shake vigorously for 8 to 10 seconds.
  3. Strain into a flute using an ice strainer and sieve.
  4. Top up with sparkling wine.
  5. Garnish with lemon zest.

 

Source : SAQ