Beach vibes for the eyes

From cocktail to creation

Subtle yet complex; sweet but crisp. When the familiar meets the unexpected.

Schweppes^® Club Soda was the catalyst for this collaboration between mixologist and artist. Discover a laid-back cocktail that’s more layered than it first appears and a dreamy graphic vision that rewards a second look.

BAR MORDECAi

JOSHUA LEBLANC

iLLUSTRATOR & STREET ARTiST

PRiSCiLLA YU

Despite living more than 3,000 km apart, Josh and Priscilla share a West Coast spirit. They both grew up with the ocean, the beach and a hint of saltiness in the air that makes Schweppes^® Club Soda the perfect choice for their collaboration. This classic mixer may seem straightforward, but it has unexpected layers, just like the creations it inspired.

Josh moved to Toronto 10 years ago from his native BC and worked his way up through the bar and club scene. His cocktail lists are known for their approachable refinement, just like his Schweppes^® Club Soda creation.

Priscilla lives and works in Vancouver, where her distinctive, dreamy yet geometric style has livened up the urban landscape. She is inspired by all of the patterns and textures most people walk by every day, transforming these through her own symbolic language into something fresh and new.

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Recipe

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Ingredients for 1 serving:

90 mL Honeydew Melon- infused Lillet Blanc*
60 mL white wine
15 mL fresh lime juice
60 mL Schweppes^® Club Soda
*Melon-infused Lillet ( approx. 4 cocktails):
1 large honeydew melon
375 mL Lillet
Half-bunch rosemary
Half-bunch thyme
2 ¼ cups white sugar

How to mix:

First, make the melon-infused Lillet. Cut up 1 large honeydew melon into roughly 1 inch cubes and combine all ingredients into a container. Let stand overnight to macerate. Give the container a stir before straining out ingredients.

Build the cocktail in a stemmed wineglass over crushed ice, starting with the Lillet, then wine and fresh lime juice. Top with Schweppes^® Club Soda.

Please enjoy responsibly.