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.

Browse the recipes Find CIRKA at the SAQ

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.

The recipes are developed by our brand ambassadeur, Gizmo Sirois, and our bar team, so the balance is tested, not guessed.

All recipes

All Chili Vodka Folklore Gin Limonea Gin Sauvage Gin375 Navy Strength Gin Passion Liqueur Pomelo Liqueur Raspberry Cranberry Vodka Vodka Terroir Whisky

Gin375

Crimson Clover

Smooth, vibrant, and herbaceous, the Crimson Clover cocktail unites Gin 375, raspberry & green alder syrup, lemon, and egg white for a striking sip.

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.