LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2020

SMOKE SIGNALS

Autumn Haze

You don’t need a degree in mixology for this one, but

there’s no need to tell anyone. This gorgeous cocktail features smoky overtones from two easily sourced ingredients. Smoked salt on the rim, and liquid smoke in the simple syrup. 1 Rim a coupe or cocktail glass with a mixture of 2 tbsp (30 mL) sugar and ⁄ tsp (1 mL) smoked salt. 2 In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 1 oz rye, 1 oz carrot juice, ⁄ oz sweet vermouth, ⁄ oz lemon juice, and ⁄ oz Smoky Simple Syrup (recipe follows). Shake and strain into prepared glass. Smoky Simple Syrup In a small pot, combine ⁄ cup (175 mL) sugar, ⁄ cup (175 mL) water, 2 tsp (10 mL) whole all- spice, 5 whole cloves, and 5 drops liquid smoke. Set over medium heat, bring to a boil, and remove from heat. Let steep for 15 min- utes, strain and chill. Makes 1 cocktail

Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye LCBO 434092, $35.95 TRY WITH…

Makes 1 ⁄ cups (310 mL)

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AUTUMN 2020 FOOD & DRINK