Take a Sip

Hello friend,

If you’ve visited the liquor store in the last week or so, it feels surreal that American products have been pulled from the shelves. We are fortunate that Canada produces top notch product whether you’re looking for a spirit, beer or ready-to-drink cocktail in a can. Better still, there are some incredible Canadian women at the helm of some adult beverage businesses with products that are truly exceptional. 

This week we focus on Canadian women-owned alcohol for a special issue of the newsletter. Who couldn’t use a drink these days, after all! We introduce a mimosa in a can that is the perfect complement to a Sunday brunch or to enjoy on a sunny spring day; a Toronto craft beer brand that says girls drink beer too; an Italian spritz that will transport you to the south of Italy, but is made right here in Canada; an artisanal spirits brand from BC that has a recipe for the perfect cocktail; and a cider that rivals fine wine. 

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Cheers! 

 This mimosa in a can comes to you from a woman who left her career in tech marketing to fill a gap in the canned cocktail market. Cheers to that!

Beer for everyone is the motto of this woman-owned brewery in Toronto. It helps if you like baseball, but there is truly something for everyone in its lineup of craft beers.

The natural ingredients in these canned Italian Spritz’s are what make them special. The Founder ensures you are also supporting women with every sip.

Learn how to achieve a five-bottle bar from the woman behind this craft distiller in BC that makes spirits with resources from the family farm.

The woman behind this brand of ciders uprooted her family to grow an orchard and produce dry cider, just like the ones she grew to love in the UK.

Watch this space for five quick things to make your life a little richer.

With cocktails on the brain, we thought we’d share this guide of appetizer and cocktail pairings for your next gathering with friends.

We focus on women’s brands in the newsletter to promote equality. It’s hard to believe that we still pay more than men for everyday items and services. Read the lastest on the so-called Pink Tax.

Is the California sober trend actually better for you than the occasional drink? We leave it to you to decide.

We could all use a little humour in our lives these days. Comedian Courtney Gilmour has released a new album of her unapologetically in-your-face comedy about living with disability.

Donatella Versace is no longer Creative Director of the fashion label started by her late brother Gianni Versace, marking the end of an era in this family business.

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Did you miss last week’s newsletter? You can catch up here with a look at more phenomenal Canadian women-owned brands.