Canada's National Ballet School hosted a Steampunk-theme gala at the Carlu on March 4. The evening featured a unique bar sponsored by digital marketing agency Ecentricarts. "Modernist Cocktails," prepared by Barchef, included a concoction called "the Steampunk Snow." The drink was made with elderflower "snow," cubes of black licorice, basil sprouts, gin and chamomile, violet gel, and aromatics of grapefruit.

Ingredients at the bar included eldeflower "snow" and violet gel.
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Barchef brought in apothecary-style jars of artisanal cocktail ingredients.
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The event also featured an absinthe bar, sponsored by the McCain Three.
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