February 20, 2015

proof whisky, everywhere is anywhere, Vol. 152


Are you looking for a little frostbite-free canadian culture this weekend? The Douglas Coupland: everywhere is anywhere is anything is everything Exhibit at the ROM & the MOCCA will do the trick AND keep you toasty warm. Today, we are featuring one of the drinks that we served 4 years ago at the proof whisky launch party at Roots. We have named it after Mr. Coupland because our party was happening amidst the also freshly launched ‘Roots x Douglas Coupland Collection’. And, not to mention, we are HUGE fans. For more information on proof brands visit www.proofbrands.com


the coupland 1 1/2 oz proof whisky • 1 oz lemon juice • 1 tbsp. cranberries (frozen & thawed) • 1/2 oz maple syrup • 2 oz Ocean Spray® Cranberry Cocktail

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add proof whisky, lemon juice, cranberries (frozen & thawed) maple syrup and Ocean Spray® Cranberry Cocktail. Shake sharply and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a lemon and cranberry skewer.


More than four years ago, we launched proof whisky amidst the collection of two of our favourite Canadian icons — Roots Canada and Douglas Coupland.



Douglas Coupland: everywhere is anywhere is anything is everything is the first major survey of the work Coupland has created since 2000. 


The exhibition is a first-time partnership between the Royal Ontario Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art. Check it out this weekend. (rom.ca, mocca.ca)

Have a great weekend!

February 13, 2015

proof whisky, vee-day, Vol. 151


Fall “drunk in love” with this hot and spicy cocktail. For more information on proof brands visit www.proofbrands.com


hottie toddy 1 ½ oz proof whisky • 1 tsp fresh lemon • ½ oz cinnamon simple syrup • 4 oz hot steeped tea (we like chai) • red peppercorns for garnish

Pour all your ingredients into a sexy heatproof glass or cup. 
Garnish with a cinnamon stick or sprinkle with red peppercorns for extra heat.



Saturday: Cold
Sunday: Colder

Happy V-Day — warm hands & hearts!