DRINK OF THE MONTH

Madhouse

The forever warm, cosy, and relaxed ambiance at Madhouse already sets the mood for an enticing and easy-drinking seasonal cocktail to come sliding across the bar—delivered by the lovely Riley no less, who thoughtfully curated this festive spin on the distinctly more sun-soaked Paloma. Upping the straightup lime, tequila, and grapefruit ante is the addition of freshpressed cranberry juice, inhouse simple syrup imbued with vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, and anise, as well as handsugared cranberries to top it all off. Looking like nothing less than Christmas in a rocks glass, the Claus’s rosy tone is reminiscent of a certain you-know-who’s cheeks. Garnished with cinnamon sticks, star anise, and twinkling cranberries, it sets the seasonal tone with lovely baking spice aromas, and segues on the palate to warm, swirling citrus and cranberry notes curled around the round, mellow tequila at the heart of the cocktail. The lingering finish is both sweet and bright—a taste of how all our holidays ought to be. Spice it up this season with a Claus!

Madhouse

295 Bay Street 344-6600