Mixing It Up

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Toronto's already diversified nightlife has gotten even hotter with the addition of a nascent cocktail scene that has seen new bars, lounges and even cocktail-themed boutiques opening their doors across Canada's commercial and cultural capital. It's partly inspired by Canada's buoyant economy, and partly by a speakeasy trend that's already swept New York City, London and Hong Kong. "There's a lag time between those cities and Toronto," says William Sweete, co-owner of Toronto Temperance Society (TTS), a members-only cocktail lounge near the University of Toronto. "But," he adds, "we are finally catching...

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