Cocktails of the West Coast: A Shelter Point Experience

Guided by Aman Nijjar, Wildlight’s passionate mixologist and a Western Finalist for World Class Canada 2026, this class will explore four creative cocktails inspired by the Pacific coast.

Watch as Aman brings each cocktail to life, showcasing the versatility of Shelter Point spirits alongside locally inspired ingredients and house-made components. From the bright and refreshing Saratoga Tide to the rich Ripple Rock Old Fashioned and the vibrant Black Tail Rye Sour, each drink offers a different expression of West Coast cocktail culture.

Discover the balance of flavours, techniques, and ingredients that go into creating a great cocktail while tasting your way through Shelter Point’s portfolio. Whether you are a cocktail enthusiast or simply curious to explore local spirits in a new way, this class offers a fun and flavourful introduction to West Coast mixology.

Aman Nijjar Bio

Mixology began as a hobby for Aman Nijjar and over the years has grown into a passion for perfecting recipes and showcasing local spirits. Drawing on his science and business background, Aman appreciates consistency and balance in cocktail crafting. He takes a culinary approach to building recipes, with an emphasis on making as many components in-house as possible.

At Wildlight, Aman’s cocktail list pays homage to classics with a creative twist to honour the West Coast. Aman has been with Wildlight since pre-opening and has been a finalist in numerous cocktail competitions over the past couple of years, culminating in becoming a Western Finalist for World Class Canada 2026, Canada’s most renowned cocktail competition.

Cocktail Menu

Saratoga Tide
Shelter Point ‘Saratoga Sands’ Gin, kelp-pine sea buckthorn cordial, lime juice

West Coast Smash
Shelter Point ‘Single Malt’ & ‘Smoke Point’ Whiskies, peach-dates-honey syrup, mint, lemon juice

Ripple Rock Old Fashioned
Shelter Point ‘Ripple Rock’ Whisky & ‘Barrel of Sunshine’ Orange Maple Liqueur, spiced root beer syrup, aromatic bitters

Black Tail Rye Sour
Shelter Point ‘Black Tail Rye’ Whisky, strawberry-oregano cordial, lemon juice, egg whites, mulled-wine cotton candy