The Cocktails That Started It All for Reid's Cocktail-making Classes

When we launched our Cocktail Classes in 2023, we wanted to create an experience that was approachable, hands-on, and rooted in the flavours that define Reid’s Distillery. Since it was our very first year running the program, we kept the cocktail lineup consistent throughout the seasons while we refined the experience and introduced guests to our signature style behind the bar.

Looking back, these three cocktails became staples of the class — balanced, easy to recreate at home, and designed to showcase our spirits in different ways.

Here’s a look back at the original 2023 Cocktail Class recipes.

Reid’s Bramble

A bright and refreshing cocktail with citrus, raspberry, and a rich berry finish from Chambord.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Citrus Gin
• 0.5 oz Chambord
• 1 oz Simple Syrup
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 4–5 Fresh Raspberries

Method

1. Add all ingredients into a shaker tin.
2. Muddle raspberries gently.
3. Add ice and shake well.
4. Dirty pour into a bubble glass.

Reid’s Toronto Stirred Sour

A smooth and spirit-forward cocktail featuring our Spiced Gin, balanced with maple and citrus.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Reid’s Spiced Gin
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 1 oz Maple Simple Syrup
• 0.5 oz Reid’s Aperitivo

Garnish

Orange zest

Method

1. Add ingredients into a rocks glass with ice.
2. Stir until chilled and diluted.
3. Express orange zest over the drink and garnish.

Reid’s Gimlet

A classic cocktail built around the clean botanical profile of Reid’s Signature Gin.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Reid’s Signature Gin
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 1 oz Simple Syrup

Garnish

Dehydrated lime wheel

Method

1. Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
2. Shake until well chilled.
3. Strain into a coupe glass.
4. Garnish with dehydrated lime.

Our Cocktail Classes have continued to evolve since 2023, with rotating seasonal cocktails, updated techniques, and new spirits featured throughout the year. But these original recipes will always mark the beginning of the program and the foundation of what our cocktail classes have become today.