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- 1. Q What makes a successful summer soirée? A Foresight, planning and punch. A pre-made batch of punch means guests can help them- selves, and you can relax and have a good time without constantly making drinks all night. Q Yourgo-tosummerpunch? A The perfect mix of freshly picked herbs, clear spirits, lime and a bit of bubbly to liven things up. Q Favouritesummercocktail? A Something crisp, clean and refreshing that’s still complex and interesting. I like a dry spirit with quality, like vodka, paired with citrus to excite the palette. Q How important is creating a great drink? A It’s the utmost importance. The difference between having a drink at a party compared to a drink at home is the experience. A great drink is an experience that’ll be remembered. Q What makes a memorable drink? A When it has something called moreish—that quality when before you’ve finished a drink you want more of it, and that’s what summer is all about. TORONTO LIFE PROMOTION greygoose.com/summer SHARE YOUR EXTRAORDINARY FOR A CHANCE TO ATTEND THE ULTIMATE SUMMER EVENT IN FRANCE* For more recipes and videos visit torontolife.com/summersoiree SUMMER SOIRÉE BARTENDER ROBIN GOODFELLOW ON CREATING A WE ASKED THE MIX-MASTER AND CO-OWNER OF TORONTO’S BAR RAVAL, HOW TO STIR UP THE EXTRAORDINARY *NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to Canada residents, 25 or older. Ends: 11:59 PM ET on July 31, 2015. Limit: one entry per person. For Official Rule, including entry requirements and prize details, see summer.greygoose.com/ca/en/rules. A potential winner must correctly answer a skill-testing question to win a prize. Sponsor: Bacardi Canada, Inc., 1000 Steeles Ave., E. Brampton, ON L6T 1A1. 1200g white sugar 250ml lemon juice 250ml lime juice 100ml water 100g of spruce tips 50g juniper berries 3 lemons (sliced into wheels) 4 limes (sliced into wheels) 10 Shiso leaves 2 bottles of Grey Goose 2 bottles of Martini Asti (or a medium dry sparkling wine) Add sugar, water, and citrus juices to punch bowl and stir to dissolve sugar. Add the lemon and lime wheels. Stir again. Add all the herbs and greens and one of the bottles of sparkling wine. Stir again. Now add the Grey Goose and stir again. For best results, let it sit for a few hours in a fridge INGREDIENTS PROCESS or over night. Use the second bottle of sparkling wine when you serve. Simply ladle the punch into a glass filled with ice (using some of the fresh ingredients for garnish) and top with the sparkling wine to order. Keep in mind, if the punch is too acidic, add more sugar. If too sweet, add more citrus juice. It’s a hit punch so there is no wrong way. GG Robin V8.indd 1 27/05/15 18:23