#MTLMoments – My 3 Favorite Drink Experiences in Montreal

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I’ve said it before about the lovely city of Montreal – I feel we are kindred spirits. I was thrilled to return to Montreal this August and get to experience it in summertime. I had so much fun there in the throes of winter but really appreciated all I adored from that visit even more this one. People really get out and enjoy Montreal and I think that’s so cool. From wandering the streets, the foodie treats, dancing the night away at a club or just out for evening cocktails on a terrace about town, Montrealers are mixing it up in their city. I, fortunately, got to do all of the above but for now wanted to focus on 3 of my favorite drink experiences while in Montreal.

Classic Cocktails on the Patio

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Baldwin Barmacie – located in the ultra hip Mile-End area of Montreal, Baldwin Barmacie feels like a retro throwback. I loved the simple decor and the cocktail menu did not disappoint. I decided on one of my usuals, a dirty martini, it was so yummy that i had to order 2! Plus the petit glass it arrived in was tres cute. You can expect a stylish crowd here but not a pretentious one. Ladies, look out for firefighters on duty down the street at the Firefighters Museum. DELICIOUS!

Impromptu Market Picnic with Vin

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Atwater Market – located on the edge of the Old Port neighborhood of Montreal, what a treasure this market is. Quebec products abound here and they pride themselves on delivering local gourmet treats. Fruit and produce can be found as well as butchers and cheese mongers. The flowers aren’t to be missed either. My magic drink moment was found at Première Moisson within the market where they sell delicious pastries and sandwiches. I collected a ham and cheese croissant but not like any I’ve had before as well as a little bottle of vin and a last-minute addition of a chocolate chip and caramel cookie. When I was rung up the woman checking me out said she would have ordered the exact same thing. BINGO!

One of a Kind Glass of Champagne

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La Champagnerie – located in Old Montreal, it totally makes sense to have a bar that specializes in champagne – so romantic! But this isn’t your usual champagne bar. First of all, let me be clear, champagne is FAR from my favorite but this experience and what I had to drink were the top of my drink experiences. SOOOO that’s saying something. The “Sabrage” technique became popular from Napoleonic France times. The sabre was the weapon of choice at that time and with all of Napoleon’s victories, the calvary would open champagne with their sabres. OK so that’s where the tradition started but have you ever been somewhere where they encourage you to do the same? No, I thought not. Pick a delicious bottle of champagne and open it with a blunt knife all on you own! Suddenly it’s the very best tasting champagne on earth. But really…IT WAS.

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11 Responses to #MTLMoments – My 3 Favorite Drink Experiences in Montreal

  1. Looks like fun! I love Montreal!
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  2. I’ve now got cocktail cravings! Looks gorgeous 🙂
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  3. I saw someone saber a Champagne bottle last week for the first time in person. That’s pretty cool that you got to do it, too.
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  4. So, were you successful in opening the champagne bottle with the saber??
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  5. ok so when we finally reunite, can you please bring a saber and show us your champagne moves?? we’re still bummed we missed out on montreal, but we think that would probably make up for it.
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  6. Sigh…Montreal. Seriously, one of my favorite cities in the world! You summed up the drink experiences to a T. I would gladly go back with you in a heartbeat…especially to saber a bottle (or two…or three…) of champagne again! xx
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  7. I maybe going to Montreal this winter. Great tips for places to go that I will definitely use.
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  8. Gah I’m going nuts from reading all these posts about Montreal!! If I don’t get there soon, I might really go insane. I love that you focused on drinking experiences, for it’s one aspect of travel I usually seek out when in a new place (as long as someone is along to look after the bambini). Great tip about the firefighters, too!! Tres Lola!
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  9. Mrs O needs to go back to Montreal.. avec Lola! Pink champagne oui oui!
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  10. You just made me realize that I didn’t drink enough in MTL… Love the champagne story!
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  11. I have only been once before but it was it the winter! Fun as hell but I would love to go back in the summer. I am sure it would be so much more fun!

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