When visiting Canada, the classic Canadian cocktail to try is a Caeser Cocktail but next time you’re at a bar or a restaurant in the Okanagan, look for a Tabjito cocktail. In the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia in Canada, it’s a classic Blueberry Mojito recipe with a twist.
Did you know that blueberries are Canada’s number one fruit export?
In British Columbia, blueberries are naturally sweet and available all year round.
We happened to bump into Okanagan bartender Harry Dosanj from Bar Travelling Man, who was kind enough to share his top things to do in Kelowna as well as this fabulous Blueberry Mojito recipe (Harry calls it a Tabjito cocktail).
The cocktail is a twist on the classic mojito, using Okanagan blueberry liqueur made from ripe blueberries picked along the west coast of British Columbia.
Blueberry Mojito Recipe
The Blueberry Mojito is a classic Mojito recipe with a Canadian twist, flavoured by absinthe and blueberry liqueur from the Okanagan region of British Columbia.
Ingredients
- 1oz Okanagan Spirits Taboo Absinthe
- .5oz Okanagan Spirits Blueberry Liqueur
- 1oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- .75oz mint syrup
- 8 freshly picked mint leaves
Instructions
Step 1 – In a Boston shaker, add all the ingredients above into the tin and pack with lots of ice.
Step 2 – Shake hard for 10 seconds until the tin is ice cold.
Step 3 – Double strain using a Hawthorne and a tea strainer and pour into a tall Collins glass.
Step 4 – Top up with soda water or an Okanagan sparkling wine of your choice and drink LOCAL!
Step 5 – Garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprig.
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Harry Dosanj is a consultant, bartender and owner of Bar Travelling Man. He lives and works in Kelowna, British Columbia.
Discover British Columbia
British Columbia is famous for its winter resorts. The quality of snow is amazing in this region. So it’s not surprising the Thompson Okanagan region draws a fair share of skiers and snowboarders to SilverStar Mountain Resort, Big White Ski Resort and Sun Peaks Resort in winter.
Winter is a picturesque white winter wonderland but go in summer, spring and autumn and you’ll be rewarded by eye-catching views of Okanagan Lake right through the region. Sparkling Hill Resort offers rooms with jaw-dropping views.
A tour around the Okanagan Valley is a feast for the belly as well as the eyes. Visit farms, wineries and meet local producers.
When planning your trip to Canada, make sure to taste the cuisine.
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