Menu to Taste

Mother

Craft Cocktails, Bar Snacks · Toronto · Chef Zhen Feng

Ranked No. 22 on North America's 50 Best Bars 2026, Mother is a Toronto bar founded by bartender Massimo Zitti. The spot pairs fermentation-focused craft cocktails with bar snacks like garlic-and-Parmesan fries. Its signature Toasted Chai Piña Colada blends caramelized yogurt with lacto-fermented pineapple.

874 Queen St West, Toronto

  • #22 North America's 50 Best Bars 2026

Menu

Cocktails

  • Dirty Tomato (24) — A modern Dirty Martini, layered with tomato distillate, fino sherry, and olive brine. Served with gin or vodka.
  • Distant Shadow (22) — A long, bright, lightly tannic drink, where Scotch is softened by dark plum and a year old ferment from Italian wine.
  • Rockley Cup (22) — A rich, smooth, rum Old Fashioned layered with tonic, mild spice and a nutty Maderia finish.
  • Coconut Matcha Espresso Martini (22) — Dutch Vodka, Coconut cherry Cold Brew Coffee, Chai Milk, Cream, Matcha. Clarified, Silky & Fruity.
  • Negroni Ristretto (23) — Canadian Gin, Italian Vermouth Blend, Italian Bitter Blend, Seasonal Lacto-fermented Fruit & Infused with Colombian Coffee Beans. Bittersweet Coffee Negroni.
  • A Bespoke Cocktail Experience — Step One: Pick your base spirit (Vodka, Gin, Rum, Bourbon, Scotch, Rye, Tequila, Mezcal, Cognac, Even Pisco!). Step Two: Pick one of the rotating seasonal Ingredients (changes every week). Step Three: Share what you look for in a cocktail (sweet, sour, long & refreshing, short, spirit-forward?). These instructions help us create the perfect cocktail for you!

Dishes

  • Honey + (21) — 100% Agave Reposado Tequila, Espadin Mezcal, Ontario Bee Pollen, Salted Lavender Honey & Fresh Citrus. Floral, Smoky & Tart.
  • Casablanca (23) — Premium Gin, Green Apple, Moroccan Mint & Verbena. Balanced & Delightful.
  • Claire De Lune (20) — London Dry Gin, Cacao Butter Infused Aromatic Wine, Salted Vanilla Cordial & Palo Santo. Musky & Rich.
  • Toasted Chai Piña Colada (22) — Lemongrass Rum, Toasted Chai Cream, Caramelized Yogurt, Piña Juice, Coconut Sorbet, Lacto-fermented Pineapple & Ginger. A Journey to Sri Lanka.
  • Petrichor (23) — Premium Gin, Eucalyptus, Chardonnay, Orange Blossom, Pu-Erh Tea, Islay Scotch. Earthy, Mineral & Piney.
  • Porcelain (21) — Dry Sake, Violet Liqueur, Toasted Wild Rice, Lacto-fermented Pear, Jasmine Baijiu, Spiced Coconut & Clarified Lime Juice. Light & Floral.
  • Truffle Croissant (23) — Croissant Syrup and Truffle Distillate, Toasted Chamomile, Italian Amaro, Premium Blended & Islay Scotch. Bold & Floral.
  • Visions of Oaxaca (23) — Premium Reposado Tequila, Espadin Mezcal, Candy Cap Mushroom, Sherry Blend, Vanilla, Black Garlic, Chocolate. Candied & Smoky.
  • Spiced Prophecy (26) — Don Julio Blanco, Ginseng, Lemongrass, Moroccan Mint, Green Apple, Palo Santo. Aromatic & Effervescent.
  • Bobby Burns in Manhattan (25) — Bourbon, Canadian Whisky, Blended Scotch, Italian Vermouth Blend, aromatic Bitters, Salted Vanilla and Drambuie. Burnt caramel with bright aromatics.

Wines

  • Rotating Wine Selection — We constantly rotate our wine selection. Please ask our staff for recommendations.
  • Pearson Express IPA (9) — American Style IPA.
  • Food Truck Lagered Blonde Ale (9) — Lagered Blonde Ale.

The Experience

Expect an intimate atmosphere.

  • Atmosphere: Intimate

Phone: +14165371928

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