Demeter’s Blush is a Greek sparkling rosé spritz inspired by ancient mythology – here’s how to make it at home.
Estiatorio Milos Toronto is celebrating Mother’s Day with an à la carte lunch on Sunday, May 10th, along with an exclusive cocktail feature created just for the occasion.
The cocktail is called Demeter’s Blush, and it’s a Spritz made with Otto’s Athens Vermouth, Amalia Brut Rosé and Pink Grapefruit Mastiqua, garnished with a fresh thyme sprig and a lemon twist. The name is a nod to Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest – and, in mythology, the devoted mother of Persephone.
Beverage Director Dimitri Zafeiropoulos explains the concept: “The inspiration for our Mother’s Day feature is rooted in the story of Demeter. While she is known as the Greek goddess of the harvest, she is, above all, the devoted mother of Persephone. We crafted this spritz, featuring bright pink botanicals and Greek sparkling rosé, to celebrate the springtime blooms that Demeter brought to the world out of love for her child. It’s a vibrant, refreshing toast to mothers everywhere.”
The restaurant itself is known for its fresh seafood, including whole fish flown in daily and a marketplace-style display modelled on Athens’ Varvakios market, where staff guide guests through the day’s catch.
If you’d like to make Demeter’s Blush at home, here’s the recipe.
Demeter’s Blush – Mother’s Day Spritz estiatorio Milos Toronto
- Otto’s Athens Vermouth – 1 oz
- Amalia Brut Rosé – 2 oz
- Pink Grapefruit Mastiqua – 2.5 oz
- Garnish: fresh thyme sprig, lemon twist
Stir gently three times over ice in a burgundy wine glass to integrate, while preserving carbonation.
Reservations for Mother’s Day lunch at estiatorio Milos Toronto are available now. Book here.
Photo: Demeter’s Blush, Mother’s Day Spritz at estiatorio Milos Toronto. Photo courtesy Lizzie Munro.