We tried 3 cocktails made with one of Canada’s best-selling liqueurs & here are our thoughts
Looking to shake up your festive celebrations this season? We’ve got you covered — with cocktails, that is!
This year, we’re stepping up our drink game and aiming to seriously impress our friends and family. Holiday cocktails don’t have to be predictable, so we decided to skip the standard peppermint and cranberry combos this year and mix things up a little.
We tried some creative concoctions made using three Dr. McGillicuddy’s flavoured liqueurs — Intense Peach, Intense Raw Vanilla, and Intense Rootbeer — and let’s just say, they did not disappoint. These drinks are bold, fun, and total crowd-pleasers. Plus, they’re perfect for any season!
A Canadian brand made in Quebec, Dr. McGillicuddy’s roots can be traced back as far the 19th century. It has a long-standing reputation for creating delectable liqueurs and spirits, each one delicious on its own or mixed up into a variety of cocktails.
Here are the cocktails we made, what we thought, and how you can recreate them at home.
Dr.’s Paloma
This bright and vibrant Paloma is a refreshing twist on the classic made with Dr. McGillicuddy’s Intense Peach, an irresistible peachy liqueur that brings aromas and flavours of sweet canned peaches with a soft, creamy texture to the palate.
Fun fact: This is also one of the best-selling peach liqueurs in Canada!
We found it to be perfectly sweet and tangy, with the addition of bourbon adding a little kick of warmth in the background. Meanwhile, the Intense Peach adds a sugary fruitiness that’s balanced out by the zesty grapefruit — essentially, it’s sweet but not too sweet.
Recipe:
- 1 oz Dr. McGillicuddy’s Intense Peach
- 0.75 oz Buffalo Trace Bourbon
- 2 oz grapefruit juice
- 0.5 oz lime juice
Tropical Breeze
This dreamy Tropical Breeze cocktail tastes like a dessert in a glass and was our favourite of the three. It’s made with Dr. McGillicuddy’s Intense Raw Vanilla liqueur — a smooth, clear vanilla spirit with a taffy aroma and flavours of marshmallow, powdered sugar, and coconut.
The addition of pineapple juice here brings juicy sweetness and a tropical vibe, while the vanilla schnapps provides a creamy, custard-like richness. Lime juice adds a perfect zesty balance to the mix, leaving you with a refreshing and indulgent sip.
Recipe:
- 1 part Dr. McGillicuddy’s Vanilla
- 1 part pineapple juice
- 1 part lime juice
- lime wedge to garnish
The Boot
Root beer lovers, rejoice! Aptly named The Boot, this cocktail is made with Dr. McGillicuddy’s Root Beer liqueur, which offers a smooth, classic, root-beer-barrel kind of taste, with a hint of liquorice.
This one makes for an effervescent, unexpected treat — perfect for those who like things a little adventurous! The Dr. McGillicuddy’s Root Beer liqueur delivers a nostalgic, spiced sweetness with notes of vanilla and cola, which pairs surprisingly well with the citrusy orange juice.
Think root beer float meets orange seltzer — unique and very sippable. This recipe doubles as a shooter, perfect for adding a fun twist to your next gathering with friends.
Recipe:
- 2 parts Dr. McGillicuddy’s Root Beer
- 1 part orange juice
- 2 parts soda water
- lime wedge to garnish
Tempted to give these fresh drinks a try? Add something versatile and new to your cabinet and find Dr. McGillicuddy’s products at your nearest BCLIQUOR.
And as always, please enjoy responsibly.
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