LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2021

When someone says they like it spicy, fresh peppers that measure high on the embarrassing face-making scale come to mind. Don’t sweat too much about the mouth burn from ghost or Scotch bonnet peppers, because you can also find sensory kick in all kinds of ingredients, from humble horseradish and ginger to overlooked pantry staples like cinnamon. Consider peppercorns, which are beloved for their hints of heat but actually work really well in drinks when balanced with sweet fruit. Read on for ideas for how to mix your love for spice into old standard recipes to make some dynamite fall sippers. Add a fiery kick to cocktails by incorporating warming ingredients, from cinnamon and peppers to horseradish and ginger. Spice it up!

SPICY PUMPKIN LEMONADE & WHISKEY

Spicy pepper and sweet, earthy pumpkin blend rich fall flavours into classic summertime lemonade and whiskey.

Recipe on page 167

TRY WITH… Maker’s Mark Kentucky Bourbon LCBO 103747, $42.95

By Victoria Walsh | PHOTOGRAPHY BY rob fiocca