The Handshake Cocktail

A cocktail made with local spirits, including vodka and coffee liquer

Many years ago I was introduced to products from two very good distilleries in the region: The Dairy Distillery in Almonte, just outside of Ottawa, and The Artist in Residence Distillerie, in Gatineau.

Let's have a cursory look at the two components that will form The Handshake Cocktail:

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