Many cafes and bars serve cocktails. Few craft them. At Carrera, each cocktail is designed as a food and drink pairing: it must fit to our menu, speaking to the same taste buds, creating a gustatory continuity from the appetizer to the last glass.

Local first. Our spirits, our syrups, our garnishes: tout ce qui peut venir du Québec vient du Québec. Les distilleries artisanales québécoises have reached a level of excellence that rivals the best European houses. We are proud of it, and we show it.

The Grand Prix with the Charlevoix board: the gin with herbal notes perfectly harmonizes with the smoked charcuterie from Charlevoix. The honey in the cocktail complements the sweetness of the aged cheeses. A remarkably precise pairing.

The Pit Stop with the focaccia: the woody roundness of maple whisky pairs well with olive oil and rosemary. Both share the same aromatic generosity, the same gustatory comfort. The perfect pairing for the evening.

The Ligne Droite as an aperitif: its lightness makes it the ideal cocktail to start the taste buds without overwhelming them. Order it before the platter; it sets the stage.

Petit-Champlain at sunset is a spectacle. The golden light on the stone facades, laughter in the cobblestone alleys, the freshness rising from the Saint Lawrence River. With a signature cocktail in hand and a platter of local charcuterie, that’s Quebec in its finest expression.