Melanistic Magazine Vol 8

Melanistic Sips

The holiday season often finds us entertaining guests and hosting sometimes spontaneous gatherings. As we head into year-end 2021, we figured we’d help with your drink menu by providing a list of options to spruce up your holiday stash.

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Selkirk Spring Water Forty Creek – Foxheart Oxford Landing

This eco-conscious brand is an essential. With a Black-owned distribution channel in Edmonton, Selkirk will give a new perspective on how water should taste and what it should do for your body. www.selkirksprings.com

They may yet make a whiskey-lover out of anyone who indulges. This fusing of traditional Canadian Whiskey and Appleton 12 yrs delivers a medley of vanilla, oak, banana, stewed fruit, molasses, and peppery notes. www.fortycreekwhisky.com

This table wine will not disappoint and the most surprising feature is that it is vegan. The Shiraz is a perfect complement for any winter end of year parties. www.oxfordlanding.com

NYARI CELLARS

NYARI is one of only two Black-owned wineries in Canada, however owner Steve Byfield has the distinction of being Canada’s only Black winemaker. Beyond the variety in selections, they also ship to your door. www.nyaraicellars.ca

cherry whisky

Our favorite local distillery brings the holiday cheer with an infusion of their 3-year old Canadian Whisky and all-natural cherry juice. Prepare your palate for a smooth, easy sip on -the- rocks. www.righanddistillery.com

BOM YEG - Coco Lime Mint Aromatic Bitters

To add flavor and sophistication to your cocktails and mocktails, bitters are the way to go. BOM YEG in partnership with Token Bitters gives us the new Coco Lime aromatic for the season. www.shop.bomyeg.ca

KIKAWINAW Sparkling Gin Tea

This brand is Indigenous owned and operated. Kikawinaw is the Cree word for Mother Nature and this infused tea gifts the taste of deep-rooted tradition. www.righanddistillery.com