LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2022

WELL STOCKED

Cocktail Basics Have these options on hand to offer your guests a wide range of festively garnished soda- or tonic-topped Highballs, elegant Martinis and more. These essentials are the base spirits and modifiers for dozens of other mixology classics.

› Beefeater London Dry (LCBO 570, $31.20) has all the hallmark gin flavours—evergreen juniper and bright citrus, with a nicely astringent botanical finish—for G&Ts and other cocktail classics. Gift it with a jar of fancy olives for a present that feels far more luxe than its price tag.

› Stock these building blocks for classic cocktails. Martini Dry Vermouth White (LCBO 253914, 1 L, $15.75) is a must for Martinis; Martini Sweet Vermouth Red (LCBO 215343, 1 L, $15.75) is a signature ingredient in Negronis and Manhattans. Store wine based vermouth in the fridge once opened so it lasts the entire holiday season.

› Just a dash of Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge (LCBO 228031, 200 mL, $15.95) is worth every penny, to transform Margaritas, Cosmopolitans and more with opulent Cognac and bitter kissed orange. This delicious secret weapon also levels up hot chocolate for a classic holiday flavour combo!

› Alberta Pure Vodka (LCBO 88799, $28.75) has a soft mouthfeel with wisps of vanilla and citrus aroma, ideal for well chilled, lemon-zested Martinis. Or pour it from its humble PET container into your own bespoke vodka cocktail recipe, gifted in custom-labelled glass bottles.

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