LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2020

HOLIDAY CHEERS!

Mint can easily overpower a cocktail—a little goes a long way.

HINT OF MINT

Mint Smoothie, a light, subtle and fresh-tasting mint-chocolate liqueur, is a collab project between Stratford’s Junction 56 Dis- tillery and its neighbour, Rhéo Thompson Candies, a legendary local confec- tioner. Essentially a liquid version of one of Rhéo’s most popular candies, this sweet treat is a natural fit at holiday gatherings. Junction 56 Mint Smoothie LCBO 12565, 375 mL, $23.85

Deck the Halls This lightly sweet, super-fresh mint-chocolate coffee Julep is a show-stopper of a drink. 1 oz Junction 56 Mint Smoothie

1 oz Canadian whisky 1 oz cold brew coffee

Kyle Andrew-Ferreira

2 dashes Angostura bitters Crushed ice and mint sprigs (for garnish)

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As a bartender with plenty of experience as a serious chef, there’s nothing Kyle Andrew-Ferreira loves more than surprising his customers with the perfect bespoke cocktail to match their mood and palate. For this cocktail, he drew on his culinary experience to design a dessert-inspired chocolate mint winter Julep.

1 Add all liquid ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir for 20 seconds. Pour into a large coffee mug or cocktail glass filled with crushed ice. Top with crushed ice and garnish with mint sprigs.

Makes 1 drink

PORTRAIT BY JUAN LASSO

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HOLIDAY 2020 FOOD & DRINK