Debbie’s Summer Picks
Colliding Tides Frosted Strawberry Kiwi
Frosted Strawberry and Kiwi Lime is the newest addition to the Colliding Tides family of ready-to-drink beverages, proudly made in Prince Edward Island. This refreshing blend of strawberry and kiwi flavours is crafted with vodka and finished with a touch of real cane sugar for a lightly frosted twist. Locally made and bursting with flavour, it’s a perfect companion to PEI sunshine!
Olé Tequila Variety Pack
Olé Tequila Gluten-Free Cocktails are crafted in Canada using premium Blanco tequila, real fruit juice, and are lightly sweetened with organic agave nectar. Each variety pack features four refreshing, summer-inspired flavours: Margarita, Paloma, Chili Mango, and Passionfruit. These cocktail classics are perfect for pairing with seafood, grilled chicken, or your favourite Tex-Mex dishes—making them perfect for summer gatherings.
Le Clos Jordanne Claystone Chardonnay
Les Clos Jordanne Claystone Chardonnay is a full-bodied wine with distinct minerality and crisp acidity, beautifully balanced by notes of honied orchard fruit and subtle baking spices. Crafted by renowned Niagara winemaker Thomas Bachelder, it is an authentic expression of Burgundian-style winemaking—elegant, refined, and true to its terroir.
Perfect for summer entertaining, it pairs beautifully with PEI lobster, seared scallops, herbed roast chicken, or a fresh summer salad with stone fruit and goat cheese.
Tanqueray No. Ten Gin
Tanqueray N° Ten is a London dry styled gin crafted with a unique combination of whole citrus fruits including grapefruit, orange, and lime, along with other traditional botanicals like juniper, coriander, and angelica root. It is well known for its exceptionally smooth and well-balanced flavour profile making it an ideal choice for many essential summer sippers.
The Sunshine Cup is a cool and refreshing cocktail to celebrate the return of the long and lazy days of summer.
Sunshine Cup Cocktail Recipe:
- 35ml Tanqueray N° Ten Gin
- 30ml Sweet Vermouth
- 15ml Aperol
- 150ml Ginger Ale
Fill a highball glass with ice and add all ingredients. Top with ginger ale and garnish with a strip of cucumber peel, a slice of strawberry, a slice of apple, slice of lemon and a sprig of mint.
JD Shore Rum Cream
This maritime favorite is a wildly delicious and dangerously drinkable cream liqueur from the Halifax Distilling Company which is in our sister province of Nova Scotia. This rum cream is crafted with only 5 simple ingredients: barrel aged J.D. Shore Rum, cocoa, vanilla, cinnamon, and cream.
A premium cream liquor JD Shore opens with aromas of fresh butterscotch, coconut, and caramel cream pie. The palate is rich, vibrant, and moderately sweet. It finishes with chocolate and delicate fruit and spice notes. Perfect for boozy coffee, cocktail concoctions, or simply over ice.
On your next camping trip, be sure to bring along a bottle of JD Shore Rum Cream to enjoy in an adult style S’more beverage.
Campfire S’mores Cocktail
(Makes 2 cocktails)
Ingredients
- 6 large marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons of chocolate syrup
- 4 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs
- 2 oz vodka
- 4 oz JD Shore Rum Cream
- 8 oz milk
- Ice
Instructions
- Pour the chocolate syrup on a plate and roll the glass in the syrup all the way around. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over top of chocolate and set aside to allow to harden/dry.
- Shake all other ingredients in a shaker with ice, Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds or until well-chilled.
- Add ice to the garnished glass and strain the cocktail into the glass.
- Toast marshmallows over a campfire or use a grill lighter to slightly singe each marshmallow.
- Place toasted marshmallows on top of drink.
Lone Oak Lemon + Lime Vodka Seltzer
If you are looking for a low-calorie, low-sugar alcoholic drink, hard seltzers are a great choice. Lemon Lime Vodka Seltzer is the latest addition to the quality beverages created by Lone Oak Brewery. Refreshingly clean and crisp with light carbonation it is a perfect summer sipper.
For a flavorful twist, add ice, mint and lime to a tall glass and top with Lone Oak Lemon + Lime Vodka Seltzer. This “Take Me to the Tropics” drink is a quick and easy recipe to add to your personal cocktail list.
Deep Roots Blueberry Liqueur
August is blueberry season on Prince Edward Island so it’s the perfect time to experience Deep Roots Distillery Blueberry Liqueur. This small batch family run distillery is located in Warren Grove, PEI.
The liqueur is made with 100% locally-sourced wild blueberries grown in our iron-rich red soil. The sweet aroma of ripe, juicy berries combined with the clean, crisp taste of their Island Tide spirit makes for a luscious late summer beverage.
Blueberry Rum Fizz
Serves: 1
Glass: Old Fashion
Ingredients
- 2 oz Fisherman’s Helper White Rum
- 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 oz Deep Roots Blueberry Liqueur
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- Club Soda
- Blueberries
Method
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle a handful of blueberries and sugar
- Add ice, rum, lemon juice & Blueberry Liqueur
- Strain into an iced filled cocktail glass
- Top with soda and garnish with blueberries
Gahan Blueberry Ale
The PEI Brewing Company’s, Gahan Blueberry Ale can be described as a fruit beer that isn’t afraid to be a beer. The unfiltered ale is made with all natural ingredients including fresh Island blueberries. A blueberry puree is introduced during fermentation which produces natural blueberry aromas with undertones of grain, herbs, citrus and dried flowers. The palate is dry and tangy with a crisp unsweetened blueberry finish. It’s well structured, fruity and smooth.
This fruity and carbonated ale is an ideal pairing with many dishes ranging from a Brie & Blueberry Grilled Cheese to the more sophisticated flavors of Pan Seared Duck with a savory blueberry sauce.
For a quick and tasty weekend snack to share with friends, try our Blueberry Ale, Red Onion and Lime Mussel recipe.
For the perfect refreshing beverage after a hot summer day, try a Blueberry Shandy prepared with Gahan Blueberry Ale:
Blueberry Shandy
Makes 1 drink.
Ingredients
- 10-12 Fresh Blueberries
- 1oz Simple Syrup
- Juice from one lemon
- 12oz of Gahan Blueberry Ale
Method
- Mash berries with a fork and remove skins
- Mix lemon juice and berries and stir
- Pour into the bottom of a chilled pint glass and top with blueberry ale
- Garnish with blueberries and lemon.
Folonari Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC
Folonari Pinot Grigio is a refreshing and vibrant wine that is perfect for summertime sipping. The wine is produced in stainless steel tanks which helps preserve its fresh aromas and flavours. It opens with citrus, clove and light floral notes. Fresh fruit, white pepper and balanced acidity follow through on the palate.
This is a versatile white wine which is well matched with light summery food. Lobster Caprese Skewers, Panzanella Salad and light pastas are just a few dishes that pair well with this dry and light bodied Pinot Grigio.
Black Fly Vodka Citrus
Black Fly Vodka and Tequila Mixed Drinks are made with real pure juices,7% spirits and lightly sweetened with cane sugar. They are low in sweetness compared to other Ready to Drink Beverages and are balanced and refreshing. PEI Liquor offers 5 assorted flavors of this unique summertime beverage.
Black Fly bottles are light weight, resealable and recyclable which make them a fantastic choice for pool parties, sailing adventures or hikes along the coast. The producers have even made the mouth of the bottle wide enough to slip in some ice during those sizzling days of summer.
Black Fly beverages are already pre-mixed but get creative and use some interesting glassware and garnishes to bring some splash to these summer beverages. For a great pre-dinner refreshment fill a champagne flute 2/3 full of any Black Fly beverage, top with sparkling wine and add seasonal fruit. It’s a great drink to celebrate the arrival of summer.
Black Fly Mimosa
- Fill a champagne flute 2/3 full of your favorite Black Fly Beverage
- Top with sparkling wine
- Add seasonal fruit