Cocktails of the West Coast: A Shelter Point Experience

Watch as Aman brings each cocktail to life, showcasing the versatility of Shelter Point spirits alongside locally inspired ingredients and house-made components. From the bright and refreshing Saratoga Tide to the rich Ripple Rock Old Fashioned and the vibrant Black Tail Rye Sour, each drink offers a different expression of West Coast cocktail culture. Discover the balance of flavours, techniques, and ingredients that go into creating a great cocktail while tasting your way through Shelter Point’s portfolio. Whether you are a cocktail enthusiast or simply curious to explore local spirits in a new way, this class offers a fun and flavourful introduction to West Coast mixology. Aman Nijjar Bio Mixology began as a hobby for Aman Nijjar and over the years has grown into a passion for perfecting recipes and showcasing local spirits. Drawing on his science and business background, Aman appreciates consistency and balance in cocktail crafting. He takes a culinary approach to building recipes, with an emphasis on making as many components in-house as possible. At Wildlight, Aman’s cocktail list pays homage to classics with a creative twist to honour the West Coast. Aman has been with Wildlight since pre-opening and has been a finalist in numerous cocktail competitions over the past couple of years, culminating in becoming a Western Finalist for World Class Canada 2026, Canada’s most renowned cocktail competition. Cocktail Menu Saratoga Tide Shelter Point ‘Saratoga Sands’ Gin, kelp-pine sea buckthorn cordial, lime juice West Coast Smash Shelter Point ‘Single Malt’ & ‘Smoke Point’ Whiskies, peach-dates-honey syrup, mint, lemon juice Ripple Rock Old Fashioned Shelter Point ‘Ripple Rock’ Whisky & ‘Barrel of Sunshine’ Orange Maple Liqueur, spiced root beer syrup, aromatic bitters Black Tail Rye Sour Shelter Point ‘Black Tail Rye’ Whisky, strawberry-oregano cordial, lemon juice, egg whites, mulled-wine cotton candy