Drink Ontario

Nick Kennedy, co-owner of Toronto’s Civil Liberties (civillibertiesbar.com)—ranked number 3 on Canada’s 50 Best Bars 2019—talks about which made-in-Ontario products he likes for his fall drinks.

Lot No. 40 Single Copper Pot Still Whisky LCBO 382861, 750 mL, $39.95

“In the fall, everyone wants whisky again. Lot 40 is a very dry rye while maintaining my favourite caramel notes of Canadian whisky. I’ll use it in a Whisky Sour with maple syrup.”

Coster’s Prescription Coffee & A Smoke Bitters 2 oz, $18.95 at cocktailemporium.com

“The flavour is dry coffee with a light smoke. It’s great in boozeforward drinks with spirits that can use some additional depth.”

“It’s an incredibly passionate operation with a real eye on quality and tradition. They’re also real welcoming to tourists. Use it to sweeten Old Fashioneds and whole egg Flips.”

Chanterelle Mushrooms

Kennedy will infuse chanterelles with vodka—1 1⁄2 oz (45 g) for every 1 cup (250 mL)—for one week.

“It’s incredibly earthy with a little umami. I’ll make a wet Martini with it and garnish with an olive.”

Sugarbush Hill Maple Syrup

Available only at Sugarbush Hill Maple Farm (sugarbushhill.com)