August 17, 2017

proof whisky & vodka, The Big Feastival, Vol.171


We have teamed-up with Piger Henricus & Saddleback Whisky to serve you some delicious drinks and snow cones at The Big Feastival! Hope to see you there!


After six, exciting years in the UK, The Big Feastival is coming to Canada August 18-20th. Delivering an extravaganza of delicious food sound-tracked by perfect summer sounds, this weekend of top entertainment will host star appearances from the food, music and children’s entertainment world plus camping (and glamping!). Facilities in the idyllic Burl’s Creek allows for festival-goers to get back to nature, chill out and top off their big day out with a night under canvas.Plans for this summer’s first-ever The Big Feastival Canada are in full swing, and we are bursting to tell you all that we have in store. Here’s a little taste of what to expect:
TUNES...The Big Feastival wouldn’t be complete without an amazing music line-up. (for more info canada.thebigfeastival.com)


this little piggy single 1 oz Saddleback Whisky • ½ oz lemon juice • 1/2 oz lime juice • ½ oz simple syrup
Pour all ingredients into an ice-filled shaker. Shake hard and pour into a glass & garnish.

this little piggy pitcher 5 oz Saddleback Whisky • 6 oz lemon juice • 6 oz lime juice • 6 oz simple syrup
Pour all ingredients into an ice-filled pitcher. Stir & garnish.


it’s about thyme single 1 oz Piger Henricus Gin • 3 oz thyme-infused lemonade • 1 oz Fentimans tonic • sprig of thyme for garnish
Pour all ingredients into an ice-filled shaker. Shake hard and pour into a glass & garnish.

it’s about thyme pitcher 5 oz Piger Henricus Gin • 20 oz thyme-infused lemonade • 5 oz Fentimans tonic • 3 sprigs of thyme for garnish
Pour all ingredients into an ice-filled pitcher. Stir & garnish.


mint it! single 1 oz proof whisky • 4 oz mint-infused lemonade • 3 crushed blueberries • mint leaves for garnish
Pour all ingredients into an ice-filled shaker. Shake hard and pour into a glass & garnish.

mint it! pitcher 6 oz proof whisky • 24 oz mint-infused lemonade • ½ cup crushed blueberries • mint leaves for garnish
Pour all ingredients into an ice-filled pitcher. Stir & garnish.


the blue mule single 1 oz proof vodka • 2 oz Ocean Spray Blueberry juice • ¼ oz lime juice • 3 oz ginger beer • blueberries for garnish
Pour all ingredients into an ice-filled shaker. Shake hard and pour into a glass & garnish.

the blue mule pitcher 5 oz proof vodka • 10 oz Ocean Spray Blueberry juice • 1 ¼ oz lime juice • 15 oz ginger beer • blueberries for garnish
Pour all ingredients into an ice-filled pitcher. Stir & garnish.


ice ice baby snow cones:

nippy Niagara 4 niagara peaches, peeled, pitted & sliced • 1 1/2 cups sugar • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice • 1/2 cup water • 1/2 cup proof whisky • crushed ice

Add peaches, water and sugar to a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes on low. Puree peach mixture in a blender and strain into clean bowl. Add lemon juice and proof whisky. Refrigerate until cool. Pour 1 oz over shaved ice, and garnish with peach slice. (makes 6-8 cones) (depending on the size of your peaches, you may need to add more water)

frosted bramble 1 cup blackberries • 1 1/2 oz lemon juice • 1/2 cup sugar • 1/4 cup water • 3 oz Piger Henricus gin • blackberries for garnish


Add the sugar and the water to small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and remove from heat to let cool. Once the syrup has cooled, add the blackberries. Mash the berries to a pulp, then strain through a fine mesh strainer. Add the lemon juice and the gin, and set in the refrigerator to chill. Once chilled, drizzle over a cone packed full of crushed ice. Garnish with a few blackberries and serve with a straw.

Have fun! We hope to see you this weekend!