Raise your right hand and repeat after me: Vancouver does not trust bottled premix. It’s okay, Clamato doesn’t count.

The Waldorf Mai Tai is authentically gaudy, fruity and alcoholic, like half my friends; this is the secret of girl drinks. Float like a butterfly, sting like a nuclear missile. There was a lot more I was going to tell you, but somehow I can’t seem to remember…

The Lounge at The Waldorf Hotel, 1489 East Hastings
Open for special events, call ahead for schedule. - L.M.