I had to pace myself at the Savour Food and Wine Festival's Imbibe event! So many unique cocktails, designed by Nova Scotia's best mixologists, made for a fun evening. Rich in colour, texture and detail, these custom cocktails were as visually pleasing as they were in taste. There was something for everyone from refreshing and fruity to warm and spicy. It's a fantastic event to try something new.

Sponsored by the NSLC, you can find these spirits at your local liquor store.

Here are some of my favourites:

Gio – Jared WallSome Days: Knob Creek Bourbon, kola syrup, egg white, tonic, lime juice — **Gio – Jared Wall**
Some Days: Knob Creek Bourbon, kola syrup, egg white, tonic, lime juice

Temple Bar Cocktails & FoodBartenders Breakfast: Famous Grouse Scotch infused cold pressed coffee, spiced port syrup, egg white, orange juice, angostura bitters, candied bacon — **Temple Bar Cocktails & Food**
Bartenders Breakfast: Famous Grouse Scotch infused cold pressed coffee, spiced port syrup, egg white, orange juice, angostura bitters, candied bacon

Field Guide – Michael HopperPortside Punch: Gosling’s Black seal Rum, lime, pineapple, chilies, angostura, mole — **Field Guide – Michael Hopper**
Portside Punch: Gosling’s Black seal Rum, lime, pineapple, chilies, angostura, mole

Black Sheep – Andrew DunphyOnce You go Black: The Kracken Black Spiced Rum, black drip syrup, mole poblano, egg, cinnamon spritz — **Black Sheep – Andrew Dunphy**
Once You go Black: The Kracken Black Spiced Rum, black drip syrup, mole poblano, egg, cinnamon spritz

Stubborn Goat Gastropub – Josh JackmanAmbika’s Seat: Fisherman’s Helper White Rum, oat and cashew syrup, mango juice, lime juice, ginger — **Stubborn Goat Gastropub** – Josh Jackman
Ambika’s Seat: Fisherman’s Helper White Rum, oat and cashew syrup, mango juice, lime juice, ginger

Lot Six – Shane BeehanTurbulence: Lemon Hart 100 Proof, maraschino, don’s mix, lime, absinthe — **Lot Six – Shane Beehan**
Turbulence: Lemon Hart 100 Proof, maraschino, don’s mix, lime, absinthe

Durty Nellys – Matt BladesThe Heisenberg: Brugal Anejo, Jagermeister, Galliano, lemon, pineapple, egg white — **Durty Nellys – Matt Blades**
The Heisenberg: Brugal Anejo, Jagermeister, Galliano, lemon, pineapple, egg white

Halifax Ale House – Aaron CoatesRoyal Nectar: Crown Royal Apple, Bol’s Apricot Brandy, peach bitter, fresh ginger — **Halifax Ale House – Aaron Coates**
Royal Nectar: Crown Royal Apple, Bol’s Apricot Brandy, peach bitter, fresh ginger

The Gahan House – Ally McLeodKilling Thyme: Absolute Vodka, thyme, simple syrup, lemon, soda — **The Gahan House – Ally McLeod**
Killing Thyme: Absolute Vodka, thyme, simple syrup, lemon, soda

Baton Rouge – Matt WowchukKentucky Caravan: Wild Turkey Bourbon, black peppercorn honey syrup, sage simple syrup, World Tea House Russian Caravan Tea, egg white, lemon juice — **Baton Rouge – Matt Wowchuk**
Kentucky Caravan: Wild Turkey Bourbon, black peppercorn honey syrup, sage simple syrup, World Tea House Russian Caravan Tea, egg white, lemon juice

1st place to Stubborn Goat with Josh Jackman, People's Choice to LevelBar with Adam Foley

Michelle Doucette is a Halifax food photographer specialising in events.