The 43rd edition of the Toronto International Film Festival begins Thursday, kicking off 11 days of high-profile film premieres and flashy after-parties for celebrities and festivalgoers. Ahead of one of Toronto's biggest annual events, the most notable downtown bartenders at festival hubs and venues have prepared for the crowds seeking to imbibe with specialty festival cocktails—drinks that also spotlight some of the newest global cocktail trends. Mixologists shared the trends that festival attendees can expect this season, highlighted through cocktails that will be served at venues such as Montecito Restaurant, the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, and Soho House Toronto.
6 Cocktail Trends on Tap for the Toronto International Film Festival
From prosecco-based cocktails to theatrical garnishes, Toronto's most notable mixologists shared what cocktail trends TIFF attendees will see at festival hubs and event venues this year.
Theatrical Garnishes
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Instagram-Friendly Takes on Classic Cocktails
Photo: Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
Prosecco-Based Cocktails
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Caffeinated Cocktails
Photo: Courtesy of Montecito Restaurant
Sustainable Cocktails
Photo: Courtesy of Spirit of York Distillery
Complex Flavor Profiles
Photo: Courtesy of Thompson Toronto
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