Due North

It’s something we never thought a cocktail could do: bring out our inner kid.

But when we were served La Grande Roue, a signature cocktail at Le North End, the five-year-old inside of us was smitten. Yes, the mix of gin, pomegranate, cucumber, dill, lemon and jalapeno delighted our grown-up palette, but the cotton-candy garnish (infused with japaleno in-house) and slushie-esque texture sent us straight back to 1990. But it’s not all candy and lollipops at Le North End. The new bar serves up an epic DIY Caesar platter as well oysters and snacks.

Love at first sip? We’re believers. —Christine Laroche

Le North End, 5800 de la Roche, Montreal, 514-507-6678, http://lenorthend.com