Prep Time
- 5 min
Difficulty
- easy
Serves
- 1
Ingredients
Method
- 1
Lightly rim the outside of a flute glass with sugar.
- 2
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- 3
Add the Haskap Gin, candied ginger syrup, and fresh lemon juice.
- 4
Shake until well chilled.
- 5
Double strain into the prepared flute.
- 6
Top gently with soda water or Prosecco.
- 7
Garnish with candied ginger.
Story
The Moment
Some cocktails are made for celebrating. Others simply make an ordinary moment feel a little more festive. The Black Fox 245 does both.
Bright haskap berries, fresh lemon, and the gentle warmth of candied ginger come together beneath a lively sparkle that's light, refreshing, and effortlessly elegant. Whether topped with soda for a crisp finish or Prosecco for an extra touch of celebration, it's a cocktail that feels equally at home at brunch, a garden gathering, or raising a glass with friends.
The Spirit Connection
Black Fox Haskap Gin captures one of Saskatchewan's most remarkable berries.
At Black Fox, we grow four acres of haskap—a resilient fruit resembling an elongated blueberry with a flavour profile similar to a raspberry-blueberry blend—harvesting them every year to be transformed into this showstopping gin. Naturally vibrant and gently tart, the haskap brings beautiful colour and bright fruit character. We carefully blend the berries with gentian root, black tea leaves, and a touch of our own farm-harvested Black Fox honey, allowing the gin's botanicals to remain balanced and expressive.
Paired with lemon and candied ginger, it creates a cocktail that's refreshing, layered, and full of lively contrast. It's a combination that celebrates both the Canadian prairie landscape and the season.
Glassware & Garnish
Glassware: Champagne flute. Garnish: Candied ginger.
Make It Your Own
A few simple variations make this cocktail easy to adapt to any occasion:
- Top with soda water: for a lighter, refreshing spritz
- Choose Prosecco: when you're celebrating something special
- Add a fresh raspberry or haskap berry: for a burst of seasonal colour
- Adjust the ginger syrup: to suit your taste—slightly more for warmth, slightly less for a brighter finish
- Batch the gin, syrup, and lemon juice: in advance, then top each glass individually to keep every pour lively and sparkling
Serve & Pair
Best enjoyed when there's something worth celebrating—or when you simply decide today is worth celebrating.
Perfect for:
- Brunch with friends
- Weddings and anniversaries
- Garden parties
- Holiday gatherings
- Welcoming guests with a sparkling cocktail
Pairs well with:
- Smoked salmon
- Soft cheeses
- Fresh berries
- Light pastries
- Lemon desserts
Experience Cocktails at Our Saskatoon Distillery
Want to experience this beautifully festive cocktail right at the source? Visit our Saskatoon-area tasting room to enjoy our award-winning spirits where they are made. Walk the farm where our haskap berries are grown, join us for a distillery tour, or reserve a table to celebrate a special occasion with friends.
Explore More
If you enjoyed this, you might also like:
- Black Fox Royale (for another sparkling celebration)
- Haskap Mule (for a bold berry-forward cocktail)
- Black Fox 75 (for a timeless classic with a Black Fox twist)