Canvas Bar opened at 950 Queen Street West at Shaw Street in Toronto on November 1. The pop-up is open to the public Thursdays through Sundays until November 25.
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"Stir Creativity," the name of Bombay Sapphire's campaign that encourages consumers to unleash their creative side, is displayed in blue neon signage. The tagline is also the pop-up's hashtag on social media.
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A sign in the entrance of the pop-up informs guests about the pop-up's creativity theme, with the glass serving as a blank "canvas."
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A menu at the bar gives guests an overview of the four steps they can take to make their own gin cocktail. Attendees are given a glass and purchase the base, which is Bombay Sapphire gin on ice.
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The first D.I.Y. station is the mixing wall, which offers three infused tonics for guests to pour. Ingredients, which are displayed in labeled jars, change weekly.
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The second station is the spritz wall, where attendees can add extracts such as lemongrass, cassia, bergamot, and edible glitter.
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The spritz station also features a custom mural, which guests can color in with Bombay Sapphire's signature blue and teal hues.
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The final station is a garnish station, where guests can choose from fresh ingredients like watermelon radishes, cinnamon sticks, and lemons and limes.
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For those who don't feel like making their own cocktails—or for those who want more than one drink—the pop-up has a bar with a rotating group of bartenders from bars across North America. The bartenders are tasked with creating their own bespoke cocktails.
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Photo ops include a wall of ivy with a geometric neon heart in the center.
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Wooden cocktail stirrers with a geometric design can be inked with personal messages for guests to further customize their drinks.
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Once guests have finished making their drink, they're encouraged to take photos and share their creations on social media.