Sustainable Sips
June 13–22 | In Celebration of Bees Knees Week
Bar Bravo is proud to participate in Bee’s Knees Week — a national movement that raises awareness for the critical role bees play in our food and drink ecosystems. Running from June 13–22, our Sustainable Sips campaign pairs beautifully crafted cocktails with a powerful cause: protecting pollinators and the environments they need to thrive.
Throughout the week, enjoy a thoughtfully curated menu featuring sustainable spirits from Sipsmith Gin, Cointreau, and Quebec-based non-alcoholic brand NOA. Each drink spotlights environmentally conscious production, local and regenerative ingredients, and low-waste practices—all while giving a nod to the essential contribution of bees to the flavours we love.
We’re also offering limited-edition Bravo merch with profits donated to local company, East Van Bees, who XXX. Raise a glass, rep the cause, and join us in making sustainability the main ingredient!
Continue below to learn more about our partners.
Sipsmith London Gin
At Sipsmith, sustainability isn’t an afterthought—it’s built into the brand’s DNA. When they set out to revive traditional copper pot distillation in London in 2009, the goal was never just to make great gin, but to do so with uncompromising integrity. Over the years, Sipsmith has pushed for transparency, ethical sourcing, and environmental accountability across every layer of their business. In 2021, they became a certified B Corporation—a recognition that places them among a global community of businesses leading the charge in balancing profit with purpose.
From the way their botanicals are grown and harvested to how their distillery operates, Sipsmith consistently looks for ways to reduce its environmental footprint. Their core gin uses sustainably farmed juniper and citrus, with suppliers chosen for their low-impact agricultural practices. They’ve significantly improved energy efficiency in their distillation process, implemented circular waste solutions, and continually seek to reduce water use in production. Even their packaging is optimized for sustainability, with lightweight bottles and recyclable labels and closures.
But perhaps most impressively, Sipsmith views sustainability as a long game. They’ve publicly committed to becoming net zero by 2030, and they’re investing in regenerative projects and partnerships that support biodiversity and ecosystems. Their vision aligns closely with our mission at Bar Bravo—to serve cocktails that not only taste good but do good. That’s why we’re proud to feature Sipsmith during Bees Knees Week, a time to celebrate classics made consciously.
NOA
NOA is leading a new era in the drinks world—where complexity, craft, and care for the planet coexist. Based in Quebec, NOA was born out of a desire to create non-alcoholic alternatives that go beyond imitation. Their products aren’t just "alcohol-free," they’re a category of their own, created with precision distillation and botanical layering that showcase the richness of Canada’s natural landscape. But what truly sets NOA apart is their unwavering commitment to sustainability.
From the very beginning, NOA made environmental responsibility a core pillar of their brand. Their botanicals are sourced as locally as possible—think Quebec-grown herbs, wild-foraged ingredients, and partnerships with nearby farms that use organic and regenerative techniques. Production is designed to minimize waste and water use, with innovative closed-loop systems that drastically reduce energy output. Even their packaging—recyclable glass bottles, compostable closures, minimalist labeling—is a study in low-impact design.
Beyond the product, NOA is pushing for a cultural shift toward intentional, lower-impact consumption. They champion mindful drinking as part of a more sustainable food and beverage future—one that supports health, community, and ecological resilience. At Bar Bravo, this philosophy resonates deeply with how we think about hospitality. NOA’s presence on our Bees Knees Week menu reflects a shared belief: that celebration and sustainability aren’t opposites—they’re allies.
Cointreau
Cointreau has been a staple in cocktail culture since 1849, but behind the brand’s storied legacy is a forward-thinking approach to sustainability. The iconic orange liqueur—central to classics like the Margarita, Cosmopolitan, and Bees Knees—is made with a blend of sweet and bitter orange peels. In recent years, Cointreau has undertaken a full-circle review of how those oranges are grown, processed, and transported, ensuring that every step reflects their deepening environmental commitment.
One of Cointreau’s most notable actions has been its investment in regenerative agriculture. Their orange groves are moving toward 100% organic certification, with emphasis on biodiversity, pollinator-friendly practices, and the elimination of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Water conservation systems have been installed across their partner farms, and soil health is a key metric in their agricultural model. In addition, Cointreau is focused on reducing its carbon emissions across the production chain, from energy use in distillation to transport logistics.
The packaging is also getting a greener makeover—lighter glass bottles, recycled materials, and sustainable inks and adhesives are now standard. And like their parent company Rémy Cointreau, they’re aiming for net-zero emissions in the coming decade. But Cointreau’s sustainability story is also about culture: preserving the craft of cocktail-making in a way that’s thoughtful and forward-looking. For Bar Bravo, it’s the perfect ingredient to bridge tradition and innovation during Bees Knees Week.