LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2023

BURST YOUR BUBBLES

Spanish Fizz Summer hangs and pitchers of Sangria may be the very best way to enjoy a sunny afternoon, but we mustn’t let perfect be the enemy of pretty darned great. If just two people (not a pitcher-worthy group) feel like a glass of Spain’s fruity wine punch, it’s easy to make a couple of servings of spritzy white Sangria, thanks to canned sparkling wine.

SANGRIA FOR TWO

Makes 2 drinks

Since it calls for sparkling white wine instead of red, this light and fruity sangria is even more tangy and refreshing than the more traditional version. 1 can (240 mL) sparkling white wine, such as Joiy Sparkling (LCBO 486456, 250 mL, $5.25) 1 1/2 oz raspberry liqueur, such as Chambord Royale (LCBO 111443, $47.45) 1 oz fresh lemon juice 10 fresh berries or slices of other seasonal fruit 2 sprigs mint (optional) 1. Fill two small wineglasses with ice. Pour about 4 oz spar kling wine into each glass and then add 3/4 oz of Chambord to each. Add 1/2 oz lemon juice and stir gently. Add berries, dividing them equally between glasses. Garnish each glass with a sprig of mint, if desired. › Whether you’re using beer, canned wine or ready-to-drink cocktails to spritz up a drink, it’s important to chill the ingredients well before mixing. Pop the cans in the fridge 5 hours before and “finish” them with 10 minutes in the freezer for best results.

THE BIG CHILL

56 FOOD & DRINK EARLY SUMMER 2023