Prairie Alchemy at the Lazy S

Some cocktails are designed to be refreshing. Others are designed to be memorable.

Prairie Alchemy is both.

Created for the Calgary Stampede and featured at the Lazy S, this sophisticated stirred cocktail combines Vodka, Fernet, Yellow Chartreuse and Big Bear Botanic Acetum to create a drink that is bold, complex, and unlike anything else.

The result is a cocktail that rewards exploration, revealing new layers of flavour with every sip.

Alchemy is the mystical pursuit of transformation - taking the ordinary and creating something extraordinary.

Prairie Alchemy transforms ingredients that might seem unlikely companions into a cocktail of remarkable balance and sophistication. The result feels greater than the sum of its parts, evolving continuously as it opens in the glass.

It's a cocktail for the curious, the adventurous, the wild at heart.

Prairie Alchemy opens with fragrant botanical aromas layered with subtle notes of pine and citrus.

The palate begins bright and inviting before revealing increasingly complex layers of herbs, honey, wildflowers, spice, and alpine botanicals. The Botanic Acetum provides lift and freshness, preventing the cocktail from becoming heavy while enhancing its aromatic depth.

The finish is long, elegant, and contemplative, with lingering herbal notes and a touch of mountain character.