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From zero to proofed.. non-alcoholic and spirited cocktails

Spirit of the Wench provides engaging and interactive cocktail making experiences for fun-loving adults who like to explore and create. 

Our private cocktail classes, tastings and interactive events are the perfect balance of entertainment and connection… 

Whether you enjoy zero-proof or proofed cocktails, drink in an evening of history and connection served with a spirited twist with tales from our Canadian prohibition barchives.

PULL UP A STOOL and stay awhile...

barschool

Learn cocktail making tips & tricks using locally-sourced or unique ingredients.

barchives

Uncover Canada's storied prohibition past through our archive of people, places and cocktails.

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Check out updates on new Canadian products, events, trends and other related news and information.

from the barchives...

Old Fashioned - The Original Cocktail

A Toast to the Old Fashioned: Celebrating The Original Cocktail​

November 9, 2023

There’s something about an old fashioned cocktail that just makes you feel sophisticated. Maybe it’s the history behind it, or maybe it’s the fact that you can make so many different variations of it. Whatever it is, there’s no doubt that this drink is a classic! In this blog post, we’ll take a look at where the old fashioned comes from, how to make different variations of it and why it’s such a popular choice among cocktail drinkers.

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Cocktail dilution

The Art of Dilution: When You Want It and When You Don’t

October 18, 2023

Dilution is often seen as a bad thing in cocktails. It can water down the drink, making it less flavourful and less potent. But there are times when you want dilution, and times when you don’t. In this blog post, we’ll talk about what dilution is, how it affects your cocktails, and when you should and shouldn’t be using it!

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Blocks of ice

How The Ice King Changed The Way We Drink Cocktails

August 23, 2023

Dilution is often seen as a bad thing in cocktails. It can water down the drink, making it less flavourful and less potent. But there are times when you want dilution, and times when you don’t. In this blog post, we’ll talk about what dilution is, how it affects your cocktails, and when you should and shouldn’t be using it!

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Our Story

Wendy Peters is the owner and barchivist with Spirit of the Wench. She has always had a passion for travel, history and culture. In 2010, she had the idea to start mixing these passions through cocktail-making classes and private events.

She earned her bartending and advanced mixology certifications from the European Bartending School in Amsterdam & in London.

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