LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2021

Dotted with pomegranate seeds, this highball is made for toasting.

Easy mixers

Ontario ciders balance sweet- ness and acidity on a sparkling body, making them the perfect base for easy cocktails. Experi- ment at home with these combos. Bitter-sweet Add a botanical, lightly bitter hit with gin, then amp up the sweet, floral note with elderflower liqueur. spice is nice Add an ounce of spiced rum to a sweet cider and serve cold over ice with a squeeze of lime, or heat up with a cinnamon stick and star anise. Go Low Cut the booze by mixing equal parts cider and kombucha for a tart sparkler, ginger beer for a spicy kick or cucumber tonic water for a light refresher.

Pom Cider Find the recipe at lcbo.com/fdautumn21

Flavour town Apples harmonize with everything from florals to berries to warming spices in these thoughtful combinations.

Chai Infused with a medley of baking spices, Liberty Village Chai Spice ( LCBO 19970, 473 mL, $3.50) is also lovely when gently heated on the stovetop and served with a cinna- mon stick.

Hops Somersby Hops n’ Apples

Rosé Rosé ciders are taking off thanks to their pink hue and berry kiss. Niagara Rose Gold ( LCBO 16150, 473 mL, $3.95) is a stunning take on the style made with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Its racy acidity keeps this semi- sweet sparkler refreshing.

Botanical Reinhardt’s Strawberry Hibiscus ( LCBO 15162, 473 mL, $3.55) marries strawberry candy with tart green apple acidity and a hibiscus tea finale.

( LCBO 19961, 473 mL, $3.20) is very gently

hopped with candy apple and green tea aromas. It’s a sweet cider with loads of apple flavour and a sparkling, creamy body.

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