Mocktails are having a moment. According to the LCBO says non-alcoholic beverage sales grew 67 per cent from 2022 to 2023. Further, a study by Open Table stated that one-in-five Canadians choose cocktails as their alcoholic drink of choice but one-third (33 per cent) are likely to seek out restaurants with a diverse cocktail/ mocktail menu. That is why we decided to focus on mocktails for our latest edition of Traveling Tastebuds.
LOUIX LOUIS Grand Bar and Restaurant, is the crown jewel of the beautiful St. Regis Hotel in Toronto. Located on the 31st floor of the storied hotel, LOUIX LOUIS gives Torontonians and visitors an impressive view of the skyline. Known for their American cuisine with a French twist, and of course for their indulgent 13-layer The King’s Cake, LOUIX LOUIS is a must visit.
They also have an extensive list of classic cocktails, but if liquor isn’t your thing, they have a some delightful mocktails. Crafted by their skilled mixologists, these non-alcoholic libations offer a sophisticated exploration of nuanced flavors. Remember when you travel, some of the best food, and experiences can be found at the city’s top hotels and the St. Regis Toronto and LOUIX LOUIS will be an experience.
Here’s to embracing the elegance and innovation that LOUIX LOUIS brings to the world of non-alcoholic indulgence with these three fabulous recipes:
Winter Mojito
Herbaceous, citrus, warm spice
1.25oz Tangerine syrup
1oz Lime juice
0.75oz Cinnamon syrup
0.75oz Mint syrup
4oz Club Soda
Mix the Drink:
In a shaker, combine the mandarin syrup, lime juice, cinnamon syrup and mint syrup. Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake the mixture well to chill the ingredients.
Serve:
Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice and top with sparkling water.
Louis Spritz
Fruity, semi-sweet, sparkling
1.25oz Lychee syrup
1oz Passionfruit puree
0.02oz Rose water
2oz Non-alcoholic sparkling wine
0.75oz Lemon juice
Mix the Drink:
In a shaker, combine the lychee syrup, passionfruit puree, rose water and lemon juice. Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake the mixture well to combine and chill the ingredients.
Serve:
Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice cubes. Pour the non-alcoholic sparkling wine over the mixture in the glass. Gently stir to combine.
Headley Grange
Green, floral, slightly bitter
1oz Mixed cucumber, rose, coriander and pink peppercorn syrup
4oz Tonic water
Assemble the Drink:
In a glass, pour the cucumber, rose, coriander and pink peppercorn syrup. Fill the glass with ice cubes to chill the mixture. Pour the tonic water over the syrup and ice in the glass.
Stir Gently & Serve:
Stir the ingredients gently to mix the syrup and tonic water.
