From an elegant glass of wine, to an extravagant cocktail, Kingston has it all when it comes to finding something to drink.
It’s a lovely tradition to fall into deep conversation and catch up with friends over a drink—especially after time apart. Many people may want to regulate their relationships with alcohol in the new year, but rather than cut drinking out completely, practicing moderation can be beneficial as well.
If you’re looking for quality time and a night on the town, going out for a glass of fruity sangria with your best pals is a nice option that’s fun and relatively cost-effective, compared to going out for a large dinner.
Quench your back-to-school thirst at one of Kingston’s many appetizing and ambient cocktail spots.
Miss Bao
Kingston’s Miss Bao is an aesthetically pleasing Asian-fusion restaurant that brings unique and distinct flavours to the cocktail game.
The restaurant’s dark green walls and light brown wooden structure create the ideal Insta-worthy, sophisticated environment. But what makes Miss Bao the perfect catch-up spot is their cocktails.
Miss Bao has crafted many different concoctions with various Asian spins, including tea-based cocktails crafted with liquors like sake, Japanese whiskey, and Chinese baijiu. Changing their offerings seasonally, the winter menu doesn’t disappoint. It includes many eccentric flavours such as a Japanese twist on the classic hot toddy cocktail, an Earl Grey cocktail, and a Yuzu Blossom cocktail.
My personal favourite is their Mount Fuji—a vodka and lime cocktail of all things green with notes of matcha, melon, and yuzu. I value the innovation that the eatery brings to the beverage game, using creative flavours like flower infusions and colourful fruits to create a medley of tastes—sweet, tangy, syrupy—on your tongue. Miss Bao has drinks you can’t order elsewhere, making the cocktails a must-try.
Miss Bao has mastered the ability to create alcoholic drinks that taste great and leave you giggly and warm—a perfect combination for enjoying casual drinks with your friends. Nobody likes to choke a drink down and I guarantee you won’t have to at Miss Bao.
The Caesar Company
Celebrate your Canadian pride with a caesar at The Caesar Company.
Caesars were invented in Alberta during 1969 by Walter Chell, using clamato juice, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, and vodka. They’re almost identical to a Bloody Mary, except the Canadian classic includes clam juice.
Canada’s national cocktail may sound gross, but to me, it’s a delectable and savoury beverage. The Caesar Company puts a twist on your typical caesar by decorating the drink with snack skewers. My good friend and I caught up at The Caesar Company and ended up taking a great thrill in our drinks. Hers came with a charcuterie board themed garnish with skewers of olives, meats, and cheese. My drink came with skewers of onion rings and chicken wings.
There’s something hilarious and exciting about a cocktail that’s exceptionally extra and jam-packed with garnishes. Every caesar seems to have its own personality.
Next time you’re making drink plans, suggest The Caesar Company—you’re certain to get a drink you haven’t seen before.
Northside
If you’re looking to escape from the bitter outdoors, Northside is the place for you. It’s an Australian-owned café that offers breakfasts made with tomatoes, eggs, and avocado that are almost too beautiful to eat.
You may be wondering what a breakfast place is doing on this list but remember—it’s always five o’clock somewhere. Northside uses tasty, freshly squeezed orange juice to make their refreshing mimosas which is a special way to begin the day.
The restaurant is incredibly vibrant, decorated with light blues, whites, and lush plants that transport you down under, taking inspiration from Melbourne’s café culture. The bright energy of the café, mixed with an appetizing mimosa and conversations with close friends is certain to provide an escape from schoolwork and responsibilities.
While nursing your mimosa, try pretending you’re a classy millionaire at your Melbourne beach house—a hack I use for curbing my seasonal depression.
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