St Patricks Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with delicious cocktails. Whether you’re planning on staying in or supporting local restaurants, Valley of Mother of God Gin will help craft your cocktail of choice. Made locally in Ontario and born from the aromas and flavours of the wild Canadian landscape, award-winning Valley of Mother of God Dry Gin is elegantly smooth and deliciously complex.

A subtle, smoky twist on the classic Gibson Martini.

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add all the ingredients. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass with ice. To garnish, add a pinch of cardamom salt.

* Cardamom syrup: To a saucepan, add 1 cup water and 2-3 tbsp. cardamom pods. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer. Add 1 cup of sugar and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

* Cardamom salt: Add 1 tsp. cardamom seeds and crush with a pestle. Add 1 tsp. of sea salt.

*Spiced Pear Syrup Recipe: 4 Anjou Pears, Peeled, Cored & Cubed 1.5” Fresh ginger cube 2 Star anise 2 Cinnamon sticks 6 Cardamom pods (cracked) 200ml Caster sugar

*Star anise syrup: To a saucepan, add; 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 3 tbsp. star anise pods Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Remove spice when desired flavour is reached. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.

Exquisitely smooth. Stirred, not shaken (sorry, Mr. Bond.)

Diana started Foodology in 2010 because she just eats out everyday! She started a food blog to share her love of food with the world! She lives in Vancouver, BC and adores the diversity of food around her. She will go crazy for churros and lattes.

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Diana started Foodology in 2010. She really loves eating out and trying new restaurants. So, she thought of starting her own food blog to share with the world the different restaurants she eats at.

She mainly focuses on reviewing restaurant in Vancouver, but sometimes she likes to travel too.