Mulled wine, cider, and cocktails: winter at Carrera Café
When snow covers the cobblestones of Petit-Champlain, Carrera Café becomes a refuge. Mulled wine, heated cider, Negroni served slowly. Winter has its own flavors. Here are the best.
Winter at Carrera Café means a warm menu. Drinks that comfort as much as they awaken the senses.
The signature recipe of Carrera Café. A quality red wine, slowly infused with cinnamon, star anise, clove, and orange zest. Served in a large glass. Hot but not burnt. Sweet but not syrupy. The perfect balance. It’s snowing outside. Here, it’s cozy.
An apple and spice version, lighter than mulled wine. Quebec cider, local producers, and a decoction of mild spices. Perfect for those who prefer fruity acidity over tannic depth. A true taste of Quebec terroir.
In extreme cold, nothing beats a double ristretto espresso. Extracted using the Carrera method, amber crema. It warms you from the inside. Short, intense, precise. Like starting an F1 engine at -20.
In winter, ask for your latte or cappuccino extra hot. The barista will froth the milk a bit warmer. The cup stays hot longer. Perfect when you come in from outside with frozen fingers.
Paradoxically, some cold cocktails are made to warm the mood. Winter at Carrera is full of imagination.
Gin, Campari, red vermouth. Equal parts. Served on a large ice cube with an expressed orange zest. The Negroni is not a summer cocktail. It’s a winter cocktail. Bitter, deep, herbal. It’s sipped slowly, in conversation. At Carrera, it’s always well crafted.
Canadian rye whisky, sweet vermouth, angostura. A subtle tribute to the Canadian terroir in a classic format. Served in a cocktail glass, Maraschino cherry. For those who prefer spirits over bubbles. The Italian bistro cocktail revisited.
Italian Amaro, fresh lemon juice, egg white, maple syrup. An unexpected blend of bitterness and Quebec sweetness. Sparkling, complex, slightly sweet. A seasonal cocktail that changes according to the bar’s Amaro arrivals.
Some winter evenings deserve a rarer selection.
For those who brave the cold. 15-year-old aged rum served neat, accompanied by a small glass of green Chartreuse. The perfect combination for a long and memorable evening.
Selection of natural and biodynamic wines, paired with Charlevoix boards and Quebec cheeses. The bartender guides you according to your desires.
In winter, Petit-Champlain changes its face. Calmer, more intimate, more magical.
Cobblestone streets under the snow, warm lights from shop windows, steam rising from cups. Winter at Petit-Champlain is one of Quebec’s most beautiful experiences. Especially after a fresh snowfall.
The Carrera Café hosts its winter evenings. Live broadcasts of car races, tasting evenings. In February, the Quebec Carnival is in full swing just minutes away on foot. Come back warm and satisfied.
A winter evening at Petit-Champlain, perfect: skating on the plains at 5 PM. Back to Carrera Café at 7 PM. Mulled wine to thaw out. Charlevoix board to regain strength. Negroni to finish. The perfect winter circuit.
Carrera Café is waiting for you. Mulled wine, cocktails, and good company. Winter is much better indoors.
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