LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2021

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Call it a punch DRINK OF THE SEASON Now that kombucha is a super- market staple, the tart, fizzy drink is making a splash in summery cocktails. In our Kombucha Rum Punch (recipe page 166), we take classic tropical punch, top it with deep red hibiscus kombucha and serve it sangria-style in a pitcher. It’s bright and refreshing, and can be made in any quantity up to a day in advance. So mix up a batch (or two) and raise a glass to summer!

SEASONAL SIPS Born this way

If you’re looking to drink a light beer with a conscience this summer, grab a can of Muskoka Brewery Born This Way IPA ( LCBO 15994, 473 mL, $3.95). This nano IPA (a lower alcohol style of IPA) has only 3.8% ABV, yet it’s bursting with tropical fruit flavours and a pleasantly bitter finish. Proceeds from each can go to support the Get REAL Movement, an organization that combats LGBTQ 2 S+ discrimination and promotes acceptance for all.

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The right mix SHOULD I BUY?

If you want to make over your bar cart without spending a fortune, then check out the Potion House line from Cocktail Emporium (cocktailemporium.com). “We started Potion House to ensure we had a reliable supply of quality bar tools and unique glassware at great prices,” says owner Kristen Voisey. And by great prices, she means about 50 percent less than premium equiva- lents. When the line launched in 2018, it was mostly bar tools, like shakers and stirring spoons, in handsome finishes, including copper and gold. The product range has grown to over 200 items and now includes tumblers, coupes, tropi- cal mugs and cocktail garnishes. “Our newest products are candied orange peels and slices, and Amarena cherries made in Spain,” says Voisey. “Our first order sold out in a month!”

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SUMMER 2021 FOOD & DRINK