Air Canada enRoute X Diageo World Class
The Art of Perfect Cocktail Pairings
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Raise a glass to the Top 3 with cocktail recipes by Diageo World Class Bartenders Kaitlyn Stewart, James Grant and Keegan McGregor, each inspired by the flavours and cuisines of the top restaurants on the Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2024 list.
Drink responsibly.
Pen Pal
A bright, citrusy and effervescent cocktail to pair with light seafood and vegetable dishes like those on the menu at Sabayon, one of Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants of 2024.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Don Julio Blanco Tequila
- ½ oz Italian aperitivo
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup (1 part water, 1 part sugar)
- 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
- 2 oz champagne or sparkling wine
- Grapefruit twist (for garnish)
Combine all ingredients except sparkling wine in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a Collins glass over cubed ice. Top with champagne and garnish with a grapefruit twist.
Crafted by
Kaitlyn Stewart
World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2017
@LikeableCocktails
Kaitlyn Stewart has built a global reputation through her travels, where she shares her knowledge as a speaker, judge and pop-up bartender. Her love for crafting innovative drinks extends to her work as the founder of Likeable Cocktails, a recipe development and consulting business.
First Steps
A clean and dry cocktail with subtle hints of fruit and herbs that pairs perfectly with the bold, spicy flavours at Toronto’s Mhel, #2 on the list of Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2024.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ oz Tanqueray No. Ten Gin
- ¼ oz maraschino liqueur
- ½ oz dry vermouth
- ½ oz fino sherry
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Lemon zest (for garnish)
Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with a twist of lemon zest.
Crafted by
James Grant
World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2021
@OldGrayRabbit
With over a decade of experience and numerous accolades, James Grant is regarded as one of the industry’s most sought-after talents. Known for his meticulous precision and creativity, Grant oversees the bar program at the iconic Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto, where his craftsmanship continues to elevate the guest experience.
Coming Home
A smoky and savoury cocktail that pairs well with earthy, umami-rich dishes like those on the menu at Maison de Soma, one of Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants of 2024.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz Johnnie Walker Black Label
- ½ oz Italian Amaro
- ¾ oz grapefruit juice
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 4 dashes Marmite Solution*
- 1 drop saline**
- Grapefruit wedge (for garnish)
Stir all ingredients together with ice and strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
*Marmite Solution: Dissolve 10 g of Marmite in 100 ml water.
**Saline: Dissolve 20 mg of salt in 80 ml water.
Crafted by
Keegan McGregor
World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2024
@KeeganMakesCocktails
A rising star in the bartending world, Keegan McGregor has gained recognition for his unique cocktails that showcase a deep understanding of ingredients and technique. Currently the bar manager at Highwayman in Halifax, Nova Scotia, McGregor was recently crowned the 2024 World Class Global Bartender of the Year in Shanghai.
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