LCBO Food and Drink Early Summer 2016

SEASONAL  POP-UP SUPPER

Ciders are enjoying a moment of great popularity, and for good reason. They are refreshing, easy to drink and make for a delicious backdrop to additional flavours. The earthiness of these ciders and the freshness of the additional fruit flavours are great partners for all the bright and aromatic components of this hearty salad.

Seared Beef and Spinach Panzanella Salad with Feta Dressing recipe on page 148

A Touch of Tequila

CRACKED APPLE CIDER WITH TEQUILA & LIME LCBO 447854, 500 mL, $2.95 This tastes like a crisp, juicy slice of apple with a hint of lime zest thrown in for good measure. Bright, fresh flavour makes it really tasty and refreshing to drink.

TEMPT CIDER NO. 9 LCBO 332627, 330 mL, $1.95 Not just a pretty face, the at- tractive packaging isn’t the only appealing part of this cider; the flavour combination of straw- berry and lime inside the can are just as lovely. Quite sweet and bubbly.

REKORDERLIG WILD BERRIES CIDER LCBO 413500, 500 mL, $3.20

OUTCIDER APPLE LCBO 447680, 473 mL, $2.95

The taste of super-ripe McIntosh apple and aroma of fragrant apple blossoms make this drink really pleasant. Its light sweetness and refreshing lift of bubbles add to the experience.

The delicate aroma and flavour of Swedish mixed berries make a nice addition to this cider. It’s pretty, floral and refreshing, making it a pleasure to drink.

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