Be the First to Sip the New Blackberry & Basil Gin Smash from Civil Pours
If you’re a cocktail lover in Toronto, this is your moment. Civil Pours, the Leslieville-based cocktail distillery known for its low carbon footprint and bar-quality bottled cocktails, is unveiling something special—and you’re invited to be among the first to try it.
On Tuesday, May 20, from 7:30pm to 10pm, Civil Pours is launching its newest creation: the Blackberry & Basil Gin Smash. The tasting event takes place at Reid’s Distillery, located at 30 Logan Avenue. It’s more than just a product release—it’s a celebration of craft spirits, inventive flavour, and the Toronto cocktail community.
The Blackberry & Basil Gin Smash is everything you want from a spring-summer cocktail: bright, aromatic, and refreshingly complex. It’s distilled by Civil Pours and features gin from local favourite Reid’s Distillery, known for their handcrafted approach and botanically rich gins. The marriage of juicy blackberry and herbaceous basil adds a layered, slightly tart profile that balances beautifully with the citrus and juniper notes of the gin.
Guests can expect a relaxed, welcoming vibe with samples flowing from both Civil Pours and Reid’s. Whether you’re there to sip casually or geek out on distillation and flavour profiles, you’ll be in good company. You’ll also have a chance to chat with the makers behind the drinks—award-winning Canadian bartenders who are rethinking what it means to bottle a premium cocktail.
Civil Pours has carved out a niche in Toronto’s growing ready-to-serve scene by focusing on sustainability and craftsmanship. Their cocktails are distilled—not just mixed—which allows for a clarity and depth that mimics the experience of a freshly made drink. Each batch is packaged in elegant glass bottles, made for sharing or slowly savouring.
If you’re looking for something new, nuanced, and local, the Blackberry & Basil Gin Smash launch is worth penciling in. It’s a chance to raise a glass with fellow cocktail fans, support small-batch innovation, and discover your new favourite pour—before everyone else does.
