What is the best CIRKA gin for cocktails?

Gin Sauvage is the most versatile, bright and citrus-forward, and it works in everything from a gin and tonic to a Negroni. For a bolder, higher-proof drink, reach for Navy Strength. For something softer and fruit-led, try Limonea.

Are CIRKA spirits really made in Quebec?

Yes. CIRKA is a true grain-to-bottle distillery, which means we start with Quebec grain and control every step, mashing, fermenting, distilling and bottling, on site in Montreal.

What can I make with Limonea?

Limonea is a citrus gin liqueur that shines in bright, summery drinks. Try it in the Beach G&T, the Bangkok Bang, or a simple spritz with soda and a wedge of lime.

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The CIRKA Cocktail Library

Great cocktails begin with great spirits.

Every recipe starts with spirits we distill from scratch in Montréal. Whisky, gin, vodka and liqueurs, all made grain to bottle. Pick a spirit, pick a moment, pour something worth the effort.

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Craft cocktail being poured at CIRKA Distilleries in Montréal

A distillery's cocktail library

At CIRKA we build flavour from scratch, distilling Québec grain into whisky, gin, vodka and liqueurs, then designing cocktails around what those spirits actually taste like.

This is our cocktail library: more than 70 recipes, each one created to show off a specific CIRKA spirit. Some are two-minute highballs for a Tuesday. Others are stirred, bitter, and built for a slow evening.

Browse by spirit if you already have a bottle open. Browse by moment if you are looking for an apéritif, a brunch pour, or a nightcap. Every recipe tells you exactly which CIRKA bottle to reach for, and where to find it.

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Gin Sauvage

G&T Sauvage

The G&T Sauvage is a fresh botanical gin and tonic with Gin Sauvage, premium tonic water, and aromatics like herbs and spices, finished with lemon...

Gin Sauvage

Negroni Sauvage

The Negroni Sauvage is a bold, balanced cocktail with Gin Sauvage, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Bitter, aromatic, and perfect for classic aperitif lovers.

Gin Sauvage

Sour Sauvage

The Sour Sauvage is a bold gin cocktail with blackberries, sage, lime, and frothy egg white. Fruity, herbaceous, and perfect for sharing.

Gin Sauvage

Basilic Notre-Dame

Herbal, crisp, and luminous, the Basilic Notre-Dame layers Gin Sauvage and Green Chartreuse with cucumber, basil, and lemon for a refreshing cocktail.

Gin Sauvage

Moroccan Brother

Moroccan Brother is a refined cocktail with Gin Sauvage, lavender syrup, red vermouth, and apple juice, garnished with a sprig of lavender for elegance.

Gin Sauvage Passion Liqueur

Passionista

The Passionista is a tropical, elegant cocktail featuring passion liqueur, gin, coconut syrup, and lemon. Exotic flavors in a perfectly smooth sip.

Gin Sauvage

Bluesy Berry

Bluesy Berry by Gizmo is a stunning gin cocktail with blueberry, anise, and five-pepper syrup, layered with blue Curaçao, garnished with thyme, citrus, dehydrated orange,...

Gin Sauvage Vodka Terroir

Casino Martini

A sophisticated spin on the classic Vesper Martini, the Casino Martini combines Vodka Terroir, Gin Sauvage, Lillet, and bitters for a crisp, floral finish.

Gin Sauvage

Lady O

Lady O is a bright grapefruit gin sour with thyme syrup and lemon, refined, refreshing, and made for elegant moments.

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Why these cocktails taste different

We grow the flavour from scratch.

Most distilleries buy neutral alcohol and add flavour. We do the opposite. CIRKA is a true grain-to-bottle distillery: we start with Québec grain and control every step, mashing, fermenting, distilling and bottling, on the Lachine Canal in Montréal.

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Cocktail FAQ

Where can I buy CIRKA spirits? Where can I buy CIRKA spirits?

CIRKA gin, vodka, whisky and liqueurs are sold at the SAQ across Québec and at our distillery boutique in Montréal.

What are the easiest CIRKA cocktails to make? What are the easiest CIRKA cocktails to make?

Many recipes require only three or four ingredients. Gin & Tonic, Mule, Paloma and Whisky Highball are excellent places to start.

Are CIRKA spirits really made in Québec? Are CIRKA spirits really made in Québec?

Yes. CIRKA is a true grain-to-bottle distillery, which means we start with Québec grain and control every step, mashing, fermenting, distilling and bottling, on site in Montréal. Most distilleries buy neutral alcohol and re-flavour it. We do not.

Do you offer cocktail classes or tastings? Do you offer cocktail classes or tastings?

Yes. We host cocktail classes, tastings and private events at the distillery, and our guided tours end with a tasting. Book a tour or enquire about an event.