LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2022

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SEASONAL SIPS Farmer’s Market Mimosas

SHOP & EARN

AUTUMN DEALS

Level up this brunchtime classic using this chart as guide. Simply chill homegrown ingredients, stir in-glass and adjust the sweetness with simple syrup, if desired. Finally, dress it up with an autumnal garnish. BY VICTORIA WALSH

While shopping at the LCBO, you can earn Aeroplan® bonus points on every purchase (one point for every $4). Here are three great VQA wines that would be welcome at any fall table. The offers are good until October 8— plus, if you spend $50 or more on VQA wines, you get 50 bonus points! For more information on how to sign up, visit lcbo.com/aeroplan.

Henry of Pelham Riesling VQA LCBO 268375, $14.95

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2 oz non-alcoholic apple cider + 1/2 oz blanco tequila + 3 to 4 oz dry hard cider + ORCHARD MIMOSA Try layering two types of cider in a Champagne glass.

4 oz artisanal kombucha + 2 oz local craft lager + Fresh pear slices, fanned and skewered GRASSROOTS MIMOSA Mix it up with kombucha and beer in a coupe glass.

CRANBERRY COSMOSA Stir up this sweet tart cranberry twist in a cocktail glass.

2 oz Concord grape juice + 1 oz vodka + 3 to 4 oz Ontario brut sparkling wine + Rosemary skewered through a lime wheel CONCORD GRAPE MIMOSA Use juice from your local market and serve in a flute.

Kacaba Cabernet VQA LCBO 499384, $15.95

1 oz cranberry juice + 1 oz gin + 3 oz rosé sparkling wine + Orange twist and fresh cranberries

Lakeview Cellars Vidal Icewine VQA VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 522672, 200 mL, $22.95

A spiralled apple peel

WELL SPENT Spent grain isn’t just for farm animals anymore (see p. 67). Norfolk County’s Brew’ed Biscuits are a high-protein, high-fibre treat for your four-legged friends, whether they prefer peanut butter, apple cinnamon or pumpkin–sweet potato flavours. brewedbiscuits.ca

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