Maple on the menu

The first rays of spring sunshine mean it’s time to get the folding chairs and tables out of storage and invite over family, friends and neighbours for a homemade sugar shack experience! Be sure to dress warmly and offer a maple sugar–themed menu for both food and drinks.

The Quebec Royal

Here’s a cocktail recipe featuring a made-in-Quebec ingredient: maple syrup! Dress up your house like a sugar shack to add a bit of ambience and allow your guests to serve themselves buffet-style.

Maple Water

Don’t let its fun look fool you: This is a serious drink combining vodka and maple whisky liqueur. Great for hard liquor lovers who don’t like their alcohol drowned in fruity mixers!

Maple Mojito

Give this classic cocktail a new spring-like twist by exchanging the simple syrup for maple syrup!
Cocktail tip: Expecting a lot of guests? Make a large amount in a punch bowl or fancy beverage dispenser.
Find the punchbowl-sized Maple Mojito recipe in SAQ.COM

Maple iced coffee

Why wait for summer to enjoy a delicious iced coffee? Easy to make, this recipe for Maple Iced Coffee combines maple cream, milk and coffee to great effect.

Quebec Mimosa

A redo of a classic you’ll never get tired of. This delicious mix of sparkling wine and maple whisky is perfect for accompanying sugar shack–style recipes.

Brunch menu

Find all these maple-based recipes and their suggested pairings :

Maple-and-Beer-Glazed Ham

Brie With Maple Syrup, Apples and Walnuts

Sautéed-Vegetable Frittata With Coureur des Bois Ham and Bacon

Spinach, Strawberry, Pecan and Goat Cheese Salad With Maple Vinaigrette

Whisky-and-Maple-Glazed Salmon

Brandied sweet-potato tart

Photo: Marie Charest