In honour of the person in whose honour we enjoy our first long weekend of the summer, enjoy these homages to Queen Victoria:
a.) Young Queen Victoria limited edition teapot (read more here)
b.) another teapot - this one, comemorating her diamond jubilee (possibly for sale here - but I'll say buyer beware)
c.) classic 60's tune by Brit band, The Kinks:
The words, written by Ray Davies can be found here:
The Kinks - Victoria Lyrics @ LyricsTime.com
Finally, why not toast Victoria Day with your own version of this tas-tea sounding beverage? The recipe originates from the Radio Royal York website and was posted last year, when the Royal York offered this cocktail for $14 a pop. You could almost buy the gin for that at the LCBO.
The Imperial Splendour
1 1/2 oz. Victoria Gin
3 1/2 oz. strongly brewed Earl Grey tea, chilled (we suggest Steeped Tea loose leaf Earl Grey black, either traditional, or creme)
1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz. Cointreau
2 dashes “Twisted & Bitter” orange cocktail bitters
Combine ingredients and shake on ice. Strain into your finest china.
Garnish with an orange slice and a small cube of frozen marmalade.
Note - Victoria Gin is hand made in small batches from a wood-fired still on Vancouver Island. If you can't find it, use what you do find and enjoy the weekend!







