Spring Sipping Recipe by Nicole Borland
Over the past several issues, we’ve taken a look at some stellar dishes and desserts that can be created with locally made, OEV original ingredients you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. This time around, in honour of the coming summer months and ongoing patio lazing, we turn our attention to OEV gem, Paradigm, and the wonderful world of cocktails. You can find the basics in high end, artisanally crafted spirits (vodka, whisky, seasonals) at this 100 Kellogg location, but let’s look at their Juliet Garden Tryst Gin, because, how perfect is that? A purchase at Paradigm does invoke those ‘treat yourself’ feelings so peruse not one, but three simple ways to elevate your everyday cocktails through “a delicate dance of radish, snow peas, and botanicals... beneath the canopy of an enchanted garden.” Gin and Tonic with Cucumber Summer’s garden bounty actually makes things this simple. Scratch the lime, add the cucumber. 2 fl. oz. Juliet Garden Tryst Gin 4 fl. oz. cucumber infused tonic water Ice cubes (as many as you’d like!) 2-4 cucumber slices Mix all ingredients in your fanciest lowball glass, garnish with cucumber slices and enjoy!
Gin Caesar / Gin Beersar Caesars really are just the unofficial salad of brunch. Add your favourite light lager or pilsner beer, and you’ve got a beverage that can go all day. 1 fl. oz. Juliet Garden Tryst Gin 1-2 dashes Worcestershire sauce 1-2 dashes hot sauce 1 tsp celery salt, Old Bay seasoning, or Caesar Rimmer Ice cubes 8 fl. oz. Clamato / split the liquid difference with beer 1 lemon wedge Garnishes of your choosing (pickle spear, pickled bean, entire produce section etc.) Rim your glass, add all ingredients, stir, add lemon wedge and garnishes. Indulge! Dirty Martini with Radish You know that bartender who asks if you want your martini “dirty or filthy”? Be that bartender and make this drink. 2 fl. oz. Juliet Garden Tryst Gin 1 fl. oz. dry vermouth 1 fl. oz. olive juice or pickled radish brine Ice cubes 1 baby radish for garnish (plus olives, lots of them) Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, shake away, pour, garnish, and savour. Of course, please enjoy these beverages responsibly. Currently, you can purchase Paradigm products inside the General Store at 100 Kellogg Lane.
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Old East Villager May-June 2025 • Page 11
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