How to make Cactus Club's Frozen Belleni & other boozy favourites

We taught you how to make Rob's Crispy Chicken Sandwich and Dovetail's Spicy Vodka Pasta, but what good are those dishes without their boozy counterparts? Here are five recipes to recreate Vancouver's favourite alcoholic bevies.

Cactus Club: Frozen Bellini

Cactus Clubs' signature Frozen Bellinis. Photo: Cactus Club

Ingredients:

• 1 oz peach schnapps

• 2 oz champagne or sparkling wine

• ½ oz white rum

• ½ cup frozen peaches

• ½ cup crushed ice

• Splash of sangria or red wine

Instructions:

1. Blend frozen peaches, peach schnapps, white rum, and crushed ice until smooth.

2. Pour into a chilled glass.

3. Slowly top with champagne and a splash of red wine or sangria for that signature swirl.

4. Garnish with a peach slice or cherry, if desired.

The Keg: Keg Famous Ceasar

The Keg's Famous Ceasar, garnished to the nines! Photo: Kelsey Priestap 

Ingredients:

• 1½ oz vodka

• 4 oz Clamato juice

• 2 dashes hot sauce

• 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce

• Pinch of salt & pepper

• Celery salt (for rim)

• Lime wedge (for garnish)

• Pickled bean, olive, or celery stalk (optional garnish)

Instructions:

1. Rim a tall glass with lime and dip in celery salt.

2. Fill the glass with ice.

3. Add vodka, Clamato, hot sauce, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.

4. Stir gently and garnish with your chosen toppings.

Big Way Hot Pot: Spiked Boba

Big Way Hot Pot's Spiked Bobas. Photo: Purple Chives

Ingredients:

• ½ cup black tapioca pearls (prepared as per package)

• 1 oz vodka or rum

• 1 oz lychee liqueur or fruit syrup

• ½ cup jasmine or black tea (chilled)

• ¼ cup milk or non-dairy alternative

• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Add boba pearls to the bottom of a glass.

2. Fill the glass halfway with ice.

3. In a shaker, combine tea, vodka, liqueur/syrup, and milk. Shake well.

4. Pour over the boba and stir gently before serving with a wide straw.

Earls: White Sangria

Earl's sangria varities. Photo: Earls

Ingredients:

• 4 oz dry white wine (like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)

• ½ oz peach schnapps

• ½ oz triple sec

• 1 oz orange juice

• 1 oz soda water

• Assorted fruits (oranges, strawberries, green apples, and grapes)

Instructions:

1. In a glass or pitcher, combine wine, schnapps, triple sec, and orange juice.

2. Add sliced fruit and stir to combine.

3. Chill for at least 30 minutes (longer is better).

4. Top with soda water before serving over ice.

Browns: Chain Famous

Browns classic Chain Famous. Photo: Browns Crafthouse, Instagram

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Lamb’s White Rum

• 1 oz Peach Schnapps

• 1 oz Peach Juice

• 2–3 oz Sparkling wine or prosecco

• Ice

• Peach gummy candy (optional garnish)

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

2. Add Lamb’s white rum, peach schnapps, and peach juice. Shake gently to chill.

3. Strain into a chilled coupe or wine glass over fresh ice.

4. Top with sparkling wine or Prosecco.

5. Garnish with a peach gummy.

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