While Calgary may not be known as the most liberal city in Canada, the annual Pride Parade is still a huge event in the city nonetheless, with 50,000 attendees in 2014 out to promote equality and acceptance of the LGBTQ community. This year, for its 25th anniversary, 60,000 attendees are expected.
The route on Ninth Avenue spans the downtown core, passing by the Fairmont Palliser hotel. So, you should really stop in for its feature Pride cocktail.
Pride cocktail
1 oz. Hangar One raspberry vodka
1/2 oz. Grand Marnier raspberry peach liqueur
3/4 oz. lime juice
1/2 oz. simple syrup
1 oz. cranberry juice
Place all into a martini shaker filled with ice.
Shake and strain into martini glass
Garnish with sour rainbow candy.
- Yield:
- 1 cocktail
- Prep Time:
- 2 minutes
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