The big winner of the Dragons' Den Meaford event has been very busy since she walked off the stage at Meaford Hall in October.
Meredith Cowan has been expanding her business, increasing her ginger syrup production, and raising her profile. And on Thursday December 17, she unveiled a brand new cocktail during the Meaford & District Chamber of Commerce 'After Five' Christmas party.
She calls it the Meaford Mule.
The new cocktail blends vodka, club soda, and Meredith's own ginger syrup. The drink pays homage to another famous beverage with a similar name- the Moscow Mule which was invented in the 1940's, and earned its name because it used the spirit for which Russia is famous- vodka, mixed with ginger beer that gave the drink a distinct kick.
Cowan's new tribute to the Moscow Mule provides plenty of that kick while at the same time offering up some bragging rights for Meaford as the town now has it's very own cocktail.
“I am taking Meaford to the world,” said Cowan as she stood behind the counter in the Chamber office mixing samples of her new cocktail and serving it in small mason jars along with a candy cane stir stick for a little holiday flair.
This was the last of the Meaford Chamber of Commerce 'After Five' events of the year. The Chamber office was packed with visitors who had come out the celebrate the end of another year for Meaford businesses.
The 'After Five' events are held monthly and rotate amongst Meaford businesses. The gatherings are a way for business owners to network, and for hosts to promote their businesses in a relaxed setting.
The room full of visitors clearly enjoyed the hospitality of the Chamber as they were able to sample a variety of cheeses, fruits, and deli meats, while catching up with friends and acquaintances.
And a glass filled with a Meaford Mule was a nice remedy for the chilly evening air that lingered just outside the office window.
