Boozy Summer Recipes with Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery
It’s no secret that I love the Okanagan.In fact, it’s my favorite place in the whole world and I can’t wait until the day we can move down there (it’s on my list of things to accomplish before 30). What’s not to love? The Okanagan offers so much: beautiful summers, fresh fruit, must visit wineries, and a world class liqour distillery called Okanagan Spirits.
Okanagan Spirits: Who are they?
Okanagan Spirits is a family owned and operated craft distillery located (in both) Kelowna and Vernon, British Columbia. Not only are they Western Canada’s first and oldest craft distillery they are also North America’s first and only recognized World Class Distillery.
I can’t forget to mention that Okanagan Spirits is the only distillery in North America to win Distillery of the Year at the World Spirits Awards.
The British Columbia company stays true to their roots and is 100% BC, meaning their award winning liquor is made from 100% BC fruit. There are no additives, chemicals or artificial flavors in Okanagan Spirits – just 100% British Columbia.
There are over 25 varieties of liquor produced in traditional copper-pot Stills, including: fruit brandies, liqueurs, marc (grappa), aquavit, gin, vodka, whisky and Taboo genuine absinthe.
Summer Drink Recipes:
Okanagan Sparkler:
- 1 oz Okanagan Spirits Raspberry Liqueur
- Sparkling wine
Instructions:
Pour a shot of Okanagan Spirits Raspberry Liqueur in a champagne flute and top with sparkling wine. Voila, you have the perfect summer cocktail (that’s simple, easy and delicious).
Boozy Blackcurrant Sundae
Ingredients:
- Vanilla ice cream (I’m not one to police how many scoops one takes)
- 1 oz Okanagan Spirits Blackcurrant Liqueur
- 1/2 ounce dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup raspberries
Scoop the ice cream and place into a bowl. Top with liqueur, chocolate and raspberries.
Or if you had an especially trying day: take carton of ice cream, pour a few “glugs” over said ice cream, toss the dark chocolate and berries over (for the health purposes) and dig in. Let’s call that the “TBK Special”.
Fun fact: In 2013, the Blackcurrant liqueur won ‘Spirit of the Year’ at the World Spirits Awards recieving 97.9 points – the highest awarded product in the competition’s history.Â
Clearly I am going to be doing another “Okanagan shopping trip” like this when I head back to Kelowna, but this time I’ll be picking up some more fruit liqueurs from Okanagan Spirits.
I know my summer entertaining just got a whole lot yummier. I can only imagine how amazing the liqueurs would taste over cheesecake.
For more information on Okanagan Spirits, please visit OkanaganSpirits.com
Online shopping is available for both US & Canadian residents. Canadians will receive free shipping on the purchase of 3 bottles or more, so stock up and save!
What are you most excited to try from Okanagan Spirits? (Check out their product line here.)
Oh yum! Both the Okanagan Sparkler and Boozy Blackcurrant Sundae sound delish! 🙂 Really interested in trying that Blackcurrant liqueur, will have to keep an eye out for it. Love your before-30 list, and wish you the best in making it all happen!
Aeryn: http://okanaganspirits.com – Buy 3 bottles and get free shipping 😉 They retail for $29.99. Just do it…you’ll love it.
And thank you 🙂 I wrote that on my 26th birthday when I was feeling reflective.
oh now that ice cream sundae looks delicious! A yummy adult treat for summer
Perfect for summer, winter, fall and spring 😉
Lol I love how “I’m not one to police how many scoops one takes”. I don’t drink but this looks like a great summer treat.
Haha! It’s the truth – I can’t put a stop on the ice cream 😉
I’ve never been to Okanagan but now you’ve got me thinking about going! The Sparkler and the Black Currant Sundae looks so divine, I want BOTH right now. The girls and I are going on an all-girls getaway, and I think both of these would be perfect to include in our “plans” 🙂
I usually do a wine tour every year with the girls. I’m skipping this year but heading down for a wedding. YOU HAVE TO GO!
Love your recipes, especially the boozy ones 😉 Good luck moving to the Okanagan, that’s my dream place too!
Randa – that Okanagan Sparkler looks deliciosu! I’ll have to get the raspberry liqueur to partner up with my Blackcurrant in the cabinet. Great video!
Thank you Tara!
yum – I got all excited when I saw this and then realized I missed it 🙂 can still try some of the drinks tho.
I am more of a wine person, but this drink looks perfect for summer! Thanks for sharing at the This Is How We Roll Link Party! See you on Thursday!