Unique Cocktails
An Expression of Montréal
gin cocktails
Lady Outremont
In 1833, Louis-Tancrède Bouthillier built a residence he named Outre-Mont; this lovely house still stands today. A vibrant cocktail ode to history and timeless sophistication.
- 1 1/2 oz CIRKA Gin Sauvage
- 3/4 oz thyme syrup
- 1 oz pink grapefruit juice
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
Method
Thyme Syrup Recipe: Boil 10 thyme sprigs in 1 litre of water. Infuse for 10 minutes. Add 1 litre of white sugar and bring to a boil. Remove the thyme sprigs and let cool.
Preparation: Shake all ingredients together. Filter using a fine strainer and pour into a pre-chilled glass.
Garnish
Lemon zest wrapped around a thyme sprig.
Serving Glass
Martini or tall wine glass.
CIRKA GINTO
A simple, refreshing classic.
- 1 1/2 OZ CIRKA GIN SAUVAGE
- TONIC (OUR PREFERENCE: FEVER TREE)
Method
Combine gin with ice to top of glass. Add tonic to fill top of glass. Garnish with a lemon slice.
Garnish
Rondelle de citron
Serving Glass
Old Fashioned
CASSIS DU CANTON
Look toward Québec’s Eastern Townships to indulge in delicious wild berries.
- 1/2 OZ CIRKA GIN SAUVAGE
- 1/2 OZ CASSIS LIQUEUR
- 1/2 OZ WHITE LILLET
- 1/4 OZ SUGAR CANE SYRUP
- 3/4 OZ LEMON JUICE
Method
Combine all ingredients together in a shaker. Shake well. Filter in a glass previously filled with ice.
Garnish
Spruce tips
Serving Glass
Martini or Coupette
UN FRÈRE DE MONASTIR
Inspired by a friend who brings the art of cocktails to a whole new level.
- 2 1/4 OZ CIRKA GIN SAUVAGE
- 1/2 OZ RED VERMOUTH
- 1/2 OZ LAVENDER SYRUP
- 1/4 OZ APPLE JUICE
- 2 DASHES OF ANGOSTURA ORANGE BITTERS
Method
Combine all ingredients together in a glass and mix with a bar spoon for 10 seconds. Filter and pour into a glass filled with ice.
Garnish
A lavender sprig
Serving Glass
Martini or Coupette
CIRKA NEGRONI
A negroni like no other. Take a walk on the sauvage side.
- 1 OZ CIRKA GIN SAUVAGE
- 1 OZ VERMOUTH
- 1 OZ CAMPARI
Method
Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass. Mix with a bar spoon for 10 seconds. Filter in a glass filled with ice.
Garnish
Orange zest
Serving Glass
Old Fashioned
Le Rizzuto
This cocktail packs a powerful punch. Nuff said.
- 1 oz CIRKA Gin Sauvage
- 1 oz Vermouth
- 1/4 oz espresso coffee
- 2 drops Angostura Bitters
Method
Using a bar spoon, blend all ingredients together in a glass filled with ice. Filter and pour into a pre-chilled glass.
Garnish
Orange zest and black cherries on a cocktail stick.
Serving Glass
Martini
Notre-Dame-de-Grog
Keep heading west to find what you’re looking for. Chill out with a warm blanket of cocktails.
- 2 oz CIRKA Gin Sauvage
- 1 1/4 oz beet syrup
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cloves
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 2 oz hot water
- 1 teaspoon of salted butter
Method
Beet Syrup Recipe: Boil 5 beets (without vinegar) in 1 litre of water. Infuse for 10 minutes. Add 1 litre of white sugar and bring to a boil. Remove beets and let cool.
Preparation: Bring all ingredients to a boil and pour directly into glass.
Garnish
Lemon slice with embedded cloves on a cocktail stick.
Serving Glass
Mug or metal cup
gin375 cocktails
Crimson Clover
This sublime cocktail creation by Montréal mixologist, Maximilliano Vallée Valetta, is inspired by the Clover Club cocktail: a feast for the eyes that tastes as exquisite as it looks.
- 2 OZ CIRKA OLD TOM GIN375
- 3/4 OZ RASPBERRY & GREEN ALDER SYRUP
- 3/4 OZ LEMON JUICE
- 1 EGG WHITE
Method
Raspberry & green alder syrup: Boil 500ml raspberries and 6g of green alder in 500ml of water. Add 500ml of sugar and bring to another boil. Filter through a strainer and let cool.
Preparation: Combine all ingredients together in a shaker without ice. Shake well. Add ice and shake vigorously. Filter in a glass previously filled with ice.
Garnish
3 raspberries
Serving Glass
Coupette ou Martini
GIMLET 375
This alluring cocktail creation by Montréal mixologist, Max Coubès, is inspired by a classic Gimlet: the Cordial syrup adds a refreshing twist with a slightly spicy, warm finish.
- 2 OZ CIRKA OLD TOM GIN375
- 2 OZ GRAPEFRUIT CORDIAL SYRUP
Method
Grapefruit cordial syrup: Boil all ingredients together for 8 minutes Filter and let cool. 375 ml water + 200 ml lime juice + 100 ml grapefruit juice. 250 ml sugar + 7 star anise + 2 teaspoons red peppercorns + ½ teaspoon cloves. ½ fresh grapefruit and ½ fresh lime slices.
Preparation: Combine all ingredients together and shake vigorously. Filter in a glass previously filled with ice.
Garnish
Lime slice (dehydrated)
Serving Glass
Old Fashioned
vodka cocktails
PETIT MAGHREB
A cocktail inspired by the delicate aromas of the Mediterranean.
- 1 1/2 OZ CIRKA VODKA
- 1 OZ FIG SYRUP
- 3 DASHES OF ANGOSTURA ORANGE
- 1/8 OZ ORANGE BLOSSOM WATER
- 3/4 OZ LEMON JUICE
- 1/2 OZ EGG WHITE
Method
Fig syrup recipe: Cut 5 figs in half and bring to a boil in 500ml of water. Once figs have softened, mix gentlly with a hand mixer and let boil for 2 minutes. Add 500ml of sugar and continue to boil. Cool and filter through a strainer.
Preparation: Mix all ingredients in a shaker. Shake firmly without ice. Shake again with ice. Filter and pour into a pre-chlled glass.
Garnish
Sprig of dill
Serving Glass
Martini
L'ExCentris
A tribute to cinema and Montréal cinephiles.
- 1 1/2 oz CIRKA Vodka Terroir
- 1/2 oz Fernet-Branca
- 1 oz Hazelnut Syrup
- 1 oz Pear juice
- 3/4 oz Lemon juice
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 dashes of Angostura Bitter
- Brio
Method
Combine all ingredients (except the Brio) into a shaker. Shake firmly without ice. Shake again with ice. Filter through a fine strainer into a pre-chilled glass. Top with Brio.
Serving Glass
Martini or Coupette
Le Gilford
The bohemian rhapsody of cocktails, inspired by the eclectic vibe in Montréal’s Le Plateau district.
- 1 1/2 oz CIRKA Vodka Terroir
- 1 oz Almond Syrup
- 1/4 oz Absinthe
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 egg white
Method
Shake all ingredients together firmly (without ice). Add ice and shake vigorously a second time. Filter cocktail using a fine strainer and pour into a glass filled with ice.
Garnish
Whole almonds
Serving Glass
Old Fashioned
Terroir Martini
A classic...with a new twist.
- 2 oz CIRKA Vodka Terroir
- 1/2 oz White Vermouth
Method
Mix all ingredients together in a glass filled with ice using a bar spoon. Filter with a strainer into a pre-chilled glass.
Garnish
Lemon zest
Serving Glass
Martini or Coupette
Le verger d'Oka
An homage to the gorgeous apple orchards northwest of Montreal.
- 1 1/4 oz CIRKA Vodka Terroir
- 1 oz apple juice
- 1/2 oz Québec maple syrup
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
- Top with sparkling apple cider
Method
Shake all ingredients together firmly (without sparking apple cider). Filter cocktail using a fine strainer and pour into a glass. Add sparking apple cider.
Garnish
Sliced apples
Serving Glass
Champagne flute
YUL LIV
The excitement of a brand new adventure starts with this exhilarating cocktail.
- 1 1/2 OZ CIRKA VODKA TERROIR
- 1 OZ KUMQUAT, ANIS AND CLOVE SYRUP
- 3/4 OZ LIME JUICE
- GINGER BEER
Method
Kumquat syrup recipe: Cut 10 kumquats in half, let boil in 500ml of water. When kumquats have softened, mix lightly with a hand mixer. Add 4 star anis and 5 cloves and let boil another 2 minutes. Add 500ml of sugar and bring to a boil. Cool and filter through a stainer.
Preparation: Mix all ingredients together, excluding the ginger beer. Shake firmly. Filter and pour into a glass filled with ice. Top with ginger beer.
Garnish
Whole kumquat, mint leaves.
Serving Glass
Collins
Verdun Beach
Scenic waterfront views in the heart of Montréal? Oh yeah. A cocktail that cools and exhilarates.
- 1 1/4 oz CIRKA Vodka Terroir
- 3/4 oz cranberry juice
- 3/4 oz orange juice
- 3/4 oz lime juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 1/4 oz of Angostura Bitters
Method
Simple syrup recipe: Mix 1 litre of sugar and 1 litre of water together and bring to a boil. Let cool.
Preparation: Shake all ingredients together and pour into a glass without filtering. Add crushed ice.
Garnish
Sliced lime pieces, an umbrella and straws.
Serving Glass
Old Fashioned or Collins
Papy Saint Georges
A no fuss cocktail for the holidays inspired by our grumpy grandpas and our love for them !
- 2 oz CIRKA Vodka Terroir
- 1/2 oz White Vermouth
- 1/4 oz Chartreuse
- 1/4 oz Cinnamon Syrup
- 2 dashes of Angostura Bitter Orange
Method
Mix all ingredients together with a bar spoon in a glass filled with ice. Filter and pour into a pre-chilled glass.
Garnish
Star anise
Serving Glass
Old Fashioned