LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2015

SPIRITS  TALL, DARK & HANDSOME

Vinifera An ode to winemakers everywhere, this refreshing libation is an autumnal sangria of sorts, but without the flotilla of fruit. To make a rosemary skewer, strip a 4-inch (10‑cm) sprig of two-thirds of its leaves, then cut the bottom on an angle with scissors so it can puncture the grapes. 1 oz brandy or Cognac 2 oz young fruity red wine

1 tsp (5 mL) strained fresh lemon juice 1 tsp (5 mL) Simple Syrup (recipe p. 158) 2 oz (60 mL) white grape juice, chilled 2 oz (60 mL) soda water, chilled Green or Muscat grapes skewered on a rosemary sprig to garnish

1 In a chilled highball glass with 2 ice cubes, add brandy or Cognac, wine, lemon juice and Simple Syrup. Stir for 15 seconds. Fill glass with ice. Top with grape juice then soda. Lightly stir. Garnish with grape-rosemary skewer. Makes 1 drink

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