Evelyn Chick, owner of Toronto bar Simpl Things, says the best summer drinks are all about flavours that are spritzy, citrusy and seasonal. Here Chick shares recipes for six of her favourite summer cocktails.
and author of the upcoming book “For the Love of Cocktails,” says the best summer drinks are all about flavours that are spritzy, citrusy and seasonal.
“Anything that reflects lovely local and seasonal fruits definitely should be on a summer cocktail menu,” she says. “Melon is really making a comeback … and in July and August there's going to be a lot of plums, cherries, peaches, apricots and other stone fruits.” Low and no ABV cocktails have been piquing the interest of professional and home mixologists alike over the past several years, and Chick sees that trend continuing to gain momentum this summer.
Piggybacking off the recent resurgence in popularity of the espresso martini, Chick predicts elevated riffs on nostalgic drinks will also be popping up on bar menus across the city this summer. “People are reinventing these really funky, fun classics but with fresh ingredients,” she says. “It’s about freshness, using produce that’s around us and approaching cocktails in a way that reflects the season.”White miso paste adds a subtle umami kick to this playful twist on a classic Bee’s Knees cocktail. Aviation gin lends lavender and lemon notes that match up nicely with the drink’s citrus and honey elements. Chick recommends choosing an interesting local honey for this one.
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