Gilded Glass Affairs Cocktail Menu

At Gilded Glass Affairs, we work closely with you to curate the perfect selection for both you and your guests. Whether you prefer tried-and-true classics or one of our original creations, or even a highly customised cocktail just for you, the right fit is there to be discovered.

This list serves as the starting point for a thoughtful discussion tailored to your event, tastes, and vision.

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Signature Originals

LOVE LETTER

Gin, Strawberry, Jasmine, Oloroso Sherry, Lemon, Bergamot Mist

IMMONDO

Vodka, Tomato-Basil Brine, Pickled Tomato

RIVIERA

Tequila, Roasted Pineapple, Coconut Water, Lime, Fernet Branca Menta

BIRD SONG

Rum, Lychee, Lemongrass, Lime, Thai Bird Chili, Hibiscus

BOREAL FASHIONED

Saskatoon Berry Infused Whiskey, Maple, Birch, Wintergreen

CANTALOUPE ISLAND

Rum, Melon Cordial, Aperol, Prosecco

A World of Possibilities

This flavour library is intended as a source of inspiration rather than a definitive catalogue. The world of cocktails and mocktails is remarkably diverse, drawing from centuries of culinary traditions and an ever-growing array of herbs, fruits, spices, botanicals, teas, roots, flowers, and specialty ingredients from around the globe.

While the ingredients listed here represent many of our favourites, they are only a small sample of the flavours available to today's bartenders. Think of this guide as the starting point for a conversation.

Flavour Pairings

Classic Pairings

Strawberry + Basil

Apple + Cinnamon

Pear + Cardamom

Peach + Bourbon

Pineapple + Coconut

Mint + Lime

Orange + Hazelnut

Coffee + Hazelnut

Chocolate + Cherry

Grapefruit + Rosemary

Unexpected Pairings

Strawberry + Black Pepper

Miso + Maple

Pandan + Bourbon

Black Garlic + Cherry

Sarsaparilla + Pineapple

Tahini + Citrus

Rose + Tequila

Watermelon + Jalapeño

Ingredient Library

HERBS

Basil — strawberry, peach, tomato, gin

Chamomile — apple, honey, pear, whiskey

Cilantro — lime, mango, tequila, gin

Dill — cucumber, lemon, gin

Lavender — honey, lemon, gin

Mint — lime, pineapple, rum

Rosemary — grapefruit, honey, gin

Sage — apple, pear, pumpkin, whiskey

Tarragon — honey, citrus, whiskey

Thyme — lemon, honey, gin, tequila

SPICES

Allspice — banana, orange, pineapple, rum

Cardamom — apple, coffee, orange, gin

Cinnamon — apple, bourbon, orange, clove

Clove — orange, apple, bourbon, gin

Ginger — citrus, pear, whiskey, tequila

Nutmeg — banana, cream, pumpkin, rum

Star Anise — cherry, orange, tequila, gin

Sumac — grapefruit, lemon, pomegranate, gin

CITRUS

Bergamot — earl grey, honey, gin

Blood Orange — campari, rosemary, vanilla

Calamansi — coconut, pineapple, rum

Grapefruit — campari, rosemary, tequila, gin

Lemon — berries, herbs, gin, vodka

Lime — mint, rum, tequila

Yuzu — shiso, cucumber, sake

ORCHARD FRUITS

Apple — cinnamon, sage, bourbon

Apricot — almond, saffron, brandy

Cherry — vanilla, chocolate, brandy

Pear — cardamom, honey, brandy

Peach — basil, bourbon, vanilla

Plum — star anise, cinnamon, whiskey

BERRIES

Blackberry — sage, rosemary, bourbon

Blueberry — lavender, lemon, vodka

Cranberry — orange, lime, vodka

Raspberry — mint, lemon, chocolate

Strawberry — basil, balsamic, gin

TROPICAL FRUITS

Dragon Fruit — lime, coconut, vodka

Guava — lime, strawberry, tequila

Lychee — rose, elderflower, vodka

Mango — chili, lime, tequila

Passion Fruit — vanilla, coconut, rum

Pineapple — coconut, cinnamon, rum

MELONS

Cantaloupe — honey, basil, gin

Honeydew — mint, lime, vodka

Watermelon — mint, basil, tequila

ROOTS, BARKS & WOODS

Angelica Root — juniper, citrus, gin

Burdock — maple, vanilla, whiskey

Ginseng — grapefruit, orange, anise

Liquorice Root — anise, fennel, citrus

Sarsaparilla — orange, clove, vanilla, wintergreen, bourbon

SWEETENERS & PRESERVES

Agave — lime, grapefruit, tequila

Honey — lemon, ginger, bourbon

Maple Syrup — apple, whiskey, gin

Marmalade — earl grey, whiskey, gin

Molasses — coffee, ginger, dark rum

CHILES & HEAT

Calabrian Chili — blood orange, mezcal

Gochugaru — pear, sesame, whiskey

Habanero — passion fruit, mango, vodka

Jalapeño — cucumber, lime, tequila

Sambal Oelek — pineapple, mango, tequila

CULINARY INGREDIENTS

Char — apple, cherry, maple, bourbon

Chocolate — banana, coffee, gin

Coffee — hazelnut, vanilla, whiskey

Miso — maple, caramel, whiskey

Tahini — honey, citrus, whiskey

Vanilla — coffee, chocolate, bourbon

TEAS & INFUSIONS

Chai — apple, pear, rum, orange, spice, gin

Earl Grey — cucumber, gin, tequila

Green Tea — cucumber, jasmine, vodka

Hojicha — tequila, whiskey, mezcal

Matcha — vanilla, coconut, white chocolate

VEGETABLES

Beet — blackberry, orange, vodka

Carrot — ginger, orange, gin

Celery — tomato, lemon, gin

Cucumber — mint, dill, gin

Fennel — pear, apple, absinthe

FERMENTED & SAVOURY

Fish Sauce — pineapple, lime, tequila

Kimchi — sesame, soy, gin

Miso — berries, citrus, gin

Shrub — fruit, vinegar, spirit

Worcestershire — tomato, celery, vodka

NUTS & SEEDS

Almond — cherry, apricot, brandy

Hazelnut — coffee, chocolate, vodka

Pistachio — cardamom, rose, gin

Sesame — honey, citrus, whiskey

Walnut — fig, maple, bourbon

TROPICAL ASIAN INGREDIENTS

Calamansi — gin, rum, tropical fruits

Charred Pineapple — jasmine, tequila

Kaffir Lime Leaf — coconut, gin, lemongrass

Lemongrass — ginger, citrus, rum

Pandan — coconut, vanilla, rum

Ube — coconut, white chocolate

SMOKE, FIRE & EARTH

Bourbon — rye, smoke

Charred Pineapple — jasmine, tequila, mezcal

Mesquite — tequila, mezcal

Oak — apple, vanilla, bourbon

Smoked Salt — grapefruit, tequila

FLORALS

Elderflower — pear, gooseberry, gin

Hibiscus — raspberry, lime, tequila

Jasmine — peach, sake

Lavender — honey, citrus, honey, gin

Rose — raspberry, lychee, gin

Violet — blackberry, lemon, gin