Evolution: The Ethylic Way

Cocktail Hour

by Gaelle Engelberts

I love James Bond. It’s not that I fantasize about becoming one of his girls; most of them are all so vulnerable and dumb. No what I really fantasize about, is being Bond himself, the daring, irresistible, ever cool spy with one Colt, many girls, and a few vodka martinis.

Shaken, not stirred.

What is it with cocktails and their emanation of refined yet tacky glamour? Something must be on because they’re gaining in approval and esteem. In the words of the Canadian Distillery Industry, “there has been a noticeable trend back to cocktail consumption.”

We’re becoming classy again (!) Ale is so primitive my dear – serve me a Tanqueray on the rocks with a dash of Noilly.

So here’s for all you new cocktail lovers:

Breakfast Club (for those ‘life is only pain and suffering’ mornings)

1 spoon of orange marmalade

1 spoon of (runny) honey

2 shots of rum

1 shot of (cold) Lapsang Sounchong tea

Dissolve the honey and marmalade into the rum, add tea, shake with ice, and strain.

And the ultimate BALLZ drink:

Ginger James

Superior, the trashy way. No shaking, chilling, or straining. Only Jameson and ginger ale.

Enjoy.