Dillon’s Rose Gin. A gin-based liqueur infused with rose hips and petals made by the father-and-son outfit based in Beamsville, Ontario.

St-Germain Elderflower. A crystal-clear liqueur made from a white, star-shaped flower hand harvested from the French Alps and delivered to the distillery by bicycle.

Hennessy Paradis. This blend of 35 to 130-yeard-old eaux-de-vies created by Yann Fillioux make for a golden amber elixir of sophisticated proportions.

Hendrick’s Gin. A light and ethereal Scottish gin infused with cucumber and, yes, roses.

Patrón XO Cafe. A combination of Patrón Silver tequila and coffee essence, Patrón XO is more like a coffee-flavoured tequila, than a liqueur. As such, the taste is dry and not sweet as most low-proof coffee liqueurs. Excellent for sipping and try it over vanilla gelato.

Crispin’s Rose, a liqueur. An intense flavour of flowers as fresh rose petals are macerated in a mead-juice combo. The roses are all gathered by hand and, according to the makers, there are at least a dozen flowers in every bottle.

Grand Poppy Amaro. This gently bittersweet spirit made by California-based Greenbar Distillery combines poppies with other botanicals including dandelion, burdock, blessed thistle, geranium, cherry bark, and cane sugar. Of special note, all of the ingredients in the spirit are organic.

Balvenie PortWood. A desirable scotch for those of discerning taste, the 21-year-old single malt is a concentration of flavours adding potent fruit and smoke notes to a silky-smooth full-bodied palate.

Campari. The before-dinner drink is an acquired taste and an almost sacred event for Italians. The bitter liqueur made from aromatic herbs and orange is best when accompanied by salty snacks. (Plus, it’s the ideal red for the occasion.)

The Negroni. Bottled cocktails are taking the spirits industry by storm and this ready-to-drink Negroni from the Handmade Cocktail Company is ready to pour over ice and garnish with a slice of orange.

Odd Society Crème de Cassis. A liqueur made by Odd Society, the small-batch craft distillery in East Vancouver, is based on the secret recipe of chef Hervé Martin of the French Table and once the personal chef to the late King of Belgium, Leopold III. Made with B.C.-grown blackcurrants, it’s a sweet flavour balanced by crisp acidity.

Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial. This champagne makes any occasion a celebration, a romantic expression of the Moët & Chandon style—a seductive wine with a fruity character.

Ruinart Rosé. Ruinart is the world’s oldest champagne house and this elegant champagne is packed with red fruits and cherry flavours.

Krug Clos du Mesnil. One of the greatest champagnes made, from chardonnay grapes in the tiny 300-year-old single vineyard, for lovers of intense yet elegant champagne.