LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2024

MINI TREND

Gender-Neutral Drinks: The gender-neutral cocktail trend started in the UK, driven by the shift to diversity, equality and inclusion in modern cultures. Gender-neutral drinks use colourless ingredients and are often served in more generic tumblers—with a focus on taste, not appearance.

SOLO SUPPERS

Light dinners-for-one paired with a beverage are a social media–born trend that was originally christened “girl dinner.” It’s an enduring dine alone pleasure to take small plates and cocktails from the corner boîte to your own kitchen counter. Round up mini charcuterie plates or snacks from fridge and pantry, paired here with single-serve or small-format drinks. Why go out alone for a quick bite when you can just make your own? Try these combos:

Prosciutto and melon, air‑fryer fries and aïoli

+ Joiy Rosé Sparkling LCBO 647313, 250 mL, $5

Deconstructed caprese of cheese and tomatoes with herbed olive oil and crusty bread + Peroni Nastro Azzurro Stile Capri LCBO 37646, 6 pk, $16.95 Thai spring rolls, sesame-dressed salad or slaw + Hoxie Lemon Ginger Rose Spritzer LCBO 36804, 250 mL, $3.95

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