As the Labour Day long weekend approaches, Canadians from coast to coast are looking for ways to maximize their summer fun before bidding farewell to the sun-soaked season.
While camping, cottaging, and weekend entertaining are essential aspects of any Canadian summer weekend, they can become quite a task when you’re busy carrying food and drinks to entertain yourself and friends.
And if you plan on adding cocktails to the equation, that means packing another cooler filled with everything needed to delight friends and family at a designated campsite, dockside or in the backyard.
While whisky isn’t always thought of for summer sipping, Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whisky is aged for a smoother, richer taste, making for the perfect Canadian Whisky to kick back and enjoy.
Here are 4 effortless & simple summer-inspired drink recipes made with Gibson’s Finest Whisky.
Gibson’s Arnold Palmer
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Gibson’s Finest Rare Canadian Whisky
- 4 oz iced tea
- 2 oz lemonade
Instructions:
- Fill your glass with ice
- Add Gibson’s Finest Rare Canadian Whisky, iced tea, and lemonade
- Stir well
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices
Gibson’s Smash
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Gibson’s Finest Rare Canadian Whisky
- 4 oz lemonade
- Mint leaves
Instructions:
- In your choice of cocktail glass, muddle the mint leaves with 1/2 oz of lemonade
- Add Gibson’s Finest Rare Canadian whisky and the remaining lemonade
- Fill with ice
- Garnish with a sprig of mint
Gibson’s & Ginger
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Gibson’s Finest Sterling Canadian Whisky
- 6 oz ginger ale
Instructions:
- Fill your glass with ice
- Add Gibson’s Finest Sterling Canadian Whisky
- Add Ginger ale
- Stir well
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices
Gibson’s & Cola
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Gibson’s Finest Bold Canadian Whisky
- 6 oz Cola
Instructions:
- Fill your glass with ice
- Add Gibson’s Finest Bold Canadian Whisky
- Add Cola
- Stir well
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices