LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2021

Four simple and quick tipples inspired by tra­ ditional cocktails and neighbourhood bar sta­ ples, from a Boilermaker to a Martini. EASY COCKTAILS

Canada Dry Classics Gin & Tonic LCBO 19100, 473 mL, $2.95 Add 1 oz vermouth and garnish with olives and a few rosemary branches. Season with a splash of olive brine if you like it dirty.

Innis & Gunn The Original LCBO 334037, 500 mL, $3.20 This is our take on a Boiler- maker. Pour 1 oz bourbon into this Scotch ale: the vanilla notes harmonize, while the ale’s delicate toast and fruit notes shine. Top it with a pretzel stick for a savoury snack.

Ace Hill Mexican Lager LCBO 16465, 4 pk, $9.95 Rim the edge of this lager with chunky sea salt, add a squeeze of lime and a couple of shakes of hot sauce. The beer’s bready notes balance the tangy, salty, spicy trio in this Michelada-inspired drink.

Strongbow Cider LCBO 560532, 500 mL, $3.40 Mixologists love to pair up fiery cinnamon whisky with fruity apple cider. A sweet cider, like this one, is the key. Add 2 oz Fireball Cinnamon Whisky ( LCBO 447953, $24.95), then adorn with an apple fan.

A kitchen funnel makes for easy pouring into the can.

Be sure to stir gently to avoid overflowing foam!

Spice it up! Swap the salt for a Caesar rimmer.

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SPRING 2021 FOOD & DRINK