Elevated Pours

A smoked old fashioned is the kind of drink that turns heads the moment it hits the table. A classic old fashioned is already a beautifully simple cocktail. Simply whisky, bitters, and a touch of sugar - but the smoked version takes it somewhere deeper and more dramatic.

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The Oak 'n Ember starts where all good drinks should. A bold Canadian rye.

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A warm Oak smoke helps bring out rich notes of vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak. It's smoky without being overpowering, complex without being fussy.

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It's the kind of cocktail you sip slowly and savour. Perfect for an Alberta autumn evening.

At its heart it's a gin sour. Bright, citrusy, and refreshing but the crème de mûre (blackberry liqueur) is what makes it special. It's poured slowly over the top so it bleeds down through the crushed ice like ink through water, creating that deep, jewel-toned purple colour that looks as stunning as it tastes.

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The flavour is a beautiful push and pull between tart and sweet as the lemon juice keeps things sharp and lively while the blackberry rounds it out with a rich, jammy depth. The gin brings a botanical backbone that ties it all together, almost herbaceous, like wild forest air.

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Served over crushed ice with fresh blackberries on top, it's equal parts elegant and rugged — which, honestly, is pretty on brand for Banff.

The cinnamon whiskey is the heart of this drink, bringing a spicy, slow-burning heat that creeps up on you in the best possible way. The cherry syrup softens that fire with a rich, dark sweetness while the cherry bitters add a subtle complexity that keeps it from being one-dimensional.

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The orange twist is the finishing touch that ties everything together, releasing just enough citrus oil over the glass to brighten the whole thing up and cut through the richness underneath.

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The result is a cocktail that drinks like a sunset over the prairies; deep reds, warm amber tones, and a lingering heat long after the last sip.

 

It's unapologetically bold but surprisingly smooth. The kind of drink that feels right at home around a fire.

The Great White North is your favourite White Russian, given a proper Canadian makeover.

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The vodka and coffee liqueur do what they've always done best in delivering that deep, roasted richness you know and love. The maple syrup is the twist, weaving in a warm, earthy sweetness that feels right at home alongside the coffee.

A slow float of cream ties it all together, making every sip smooth, indulgent, and a little bit dreamy.

 

The toasted oat rim and dusting of cinnamon finish it off with a nod to a cozy Canadian winter morning.

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Rich, warming, and impossible not to love.

The Prairie Sunset is as beautiful to look at as it is to drink.

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The tequila blanco keeps things crisp and clean while the fresh orange juice brings a bright, sunny sweetness. The grenadine is poured slowly so it sinks to the bottom, creating that gorgeous gradient of deep red bleeding up through golden orange — just like watching the sun dip below the Alberta horizon on a long summer evening.

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A splash of soda water lifts everything up and keeps it refreshing, while the orange slice and cherry on the rim are the finishing touch.

 

Simple, stunning, and endlessly drinkable

The Stampede Mule is a Moscow Mule with a little Calgary swagger.

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Built on Alberta-distilled vodka, it keeps things clean and local right from the start. The ginger beer brings that signature kick and fizz, sharp and lively, while the fresh lime juice cuts through with a bright citrus bite that keeps every sip refreshing. The two dashes of Angostura bitters add just enough depth to keep it from being one dimensional.

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Served in a copper mug over ice, it stays ice cold from first sip to last. The candied ginger on top is a fun nod to the sweetness underneath all that spice, and the lime wheel ties the whole thing together.

 

It's bold, fizzy, and a little bit rowdy. Just like the Stampede itself.