A Toast to Fall: New Signature Cocktails You Can’t Miss at Skinny Duke’s
Bar Manager, James, leads our staff cocktail training.
As the seasons change, so do the flavors behind the bar at Skinny Duke’s. Bar Manager James has flipped the script on the usual cocktail offerings, presenting an exciting lineup that blends innovation, local ingredients, and a deep understanding of mixology. Alongside his team, he has been busy training staff on the intricacies of the new drinks, ensuring that each cocktail is served with finesse and expertise. Let’s dive into three standout creations from the new seasonal menu that are sure to become your new fall favourites.
IN BLOOM
She’s made up of sweet tea and poetry.
Inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi, which celebrates imperfections by mending pottery with gold, In Bloom captures this philosophy in cocktail form. A delicate green tea martini, it brings together Grey Goose Vodka, Dry Vermouth, Green Tea Cordial, and Japanese Cherry Blossom Bitters. The result is a beautifully balanced drink that blends the sweetness of romance with the refined simplicity of Japanese flavors like sencha, bancha, gyokuro, and genmaicha.
THE SPOTLESS MIND
Blessed are the forgetful: for they get the better even of their blunders.
The Spotless Mind is a bittersweet highball that embraces both wisdom and whimsy. Featuring Sage-Infused Vodka, Okanagan Spirits Black Currant Liqueur, Simple Syrup, Lime, and a sparkling finish, this cocktail combines the calm spice of sage with the sweetness of black currant. Topped with effervescence, it’s a refreshing drink that pays tribute to those who throw caution to the wind in the pursuit of love and happiness
GILLIGAN’S ISLAND
Oh, Gilligan, not again!
What would Skinny Duke’s be without a staple Tiki drink? Lost, that’s what! Inspired by the classic show, Gilligan’s Island is the ultimate Tiki cocktail, combining a playful hodgepodge of tropical flavors. With Pineapple-Infused Bacardi Black, Madagascar Vanilla Liqueur, S.O.V. Quadruple Sec, Passionfruit Nectar Syrup, and Lime, this drink is as cheeky and vibrant as the show’s stranded crew. Sweet, tropical, and fun, it’s the perfect escape, bringing a taste of the golden era of Tiki—just like Gilligan and his gang brought humor to their island adventures.
CAN YOU FIG IT?
Yes, you can!
A Tiki-inspired highball that brings together the rich flavors of fall, featuring Bacardi Spiced Rum, Quebranta Pisco, Turkish Fig Syrup, Okanagan Gala Apple Juice, and a splash of Lemon. Close to our hearts, this cocktail supports local ingredients while honoring the unique flavor of Turkish figs and fresh Okanagan apples. The addition of Quebranta Pisco, a Peruvian brandy, adds a bright, tart twist, making this drink a complex and refreshing fall favorite. So, can you fig it? The answer is a resounding YES!
MY LADY IS THE SEA
He couldn’t stay; no harbour was his home.
The first in a series of cocktails inspired by heartbreak and hopeless romanticism, My Lady is the Sea is a reimagined gin sour that blends sweetness and sorrow. Crafted with Dillon's Dry Gin, Abricot Du Roussillon, Pinot Gris Cordial, Lemon Juice, and finished with either Vegan Foamer or Egg Whites and Bitter Art, this cocktail mirrors the bittersweet tale behind the 1970s hit Brandy. Like the song’s heroine, this drink enchants with the sweetness of French apricots and the tart edge of Pinot Gris, but each sip leaves us longing for more. It’s a drink as fleeting as the love of a sailor destined to the sea.
ST SAVANTE
I know it’s hard to see, all the things we ought to be.
Savant—a term synonymous with Sage—represents wisdom and mastery, and our St. Savant margarita embodies just that. Crafted with Cazadores Silver, St. Germain, S.O.V. Quadruple Sec, Sage Syrup, Maldon Salt, and Lime, this seasonal cocktail reimagines the classic margarita with an elevated blend of flavours. Light, refreshing, and complex, St. Savant takes you to a ‘thin place’ where the physical and spiritual worlds meet. This isn’t just another margarita—it’s a drink that leaves a lasting impression, bringing a touch of the divine to each sip.
Make sure to stop by Skinny Duke’s to try these seasonal specialties. Find the full cocktail list here.
