LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2017

WHAT ’ S NEW

A HEAVENLY ROSÉ

Caves d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé VINTAGES 325076, $27.95

This VINTAGES record-breaker has customers lining up each time it’s released, and no wonder. The beautifully crafted Provençal rosé is elegant and restrained with mineral and citrus notes and hints of white peach and berry fruitiness. A fine aperitif, the wine also pairs well with grilled fish (particularly salmon), seafood or unripened goat cheese.

CREAM OF THE CROP Black Cow Pure Milk Spirit LCBO 486563, $49.95

COTTAGE COMPANIONS

London Rd Mojito LCBO 491779, 200 mL, $3.60 London Rd Cosmo LCBO 491787, 200 mL, $3.60

Here’s something new from south- west England. Dairy farmer and owner of Black Cow, Jason Barber created this unique tipple when he was looking for a use for the leftover whey produced during cheese making. Black Cow fer- ments, distills and triple-filters the whey to create a super-smooth spirit with a distinctive creamy character. Sub for vodka in your favourite cocktails, or en- joy straight up or over ice…with cheese, naturally.

Tuck these zesty ready-to-drink cocktails in the cooler for that first trip to the cottage this summer and you’ll be all set for weekend entertaining. Packaged in oh-so- cool individual jars, these classic cocktails need just a quick shake, then you pop the lid, add ice and a straw and they’re good to go.

18  FOOD & DRI NK EARLY SUMMER 2017