LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2018

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SEASONAL  MAKING A CASE

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PALM BAY MIMOSA BLOOD ORANGE & MANGO LCBO 555904, 473 mL, $3.10 Ready To Drink WITH BRUNCH When you want to keep things simple

a gorgeous BOTTLED COCKTAIL

If your brunch menu includes fresh fruit and some fairly light- weight quiche, this is a quick-and-easy accompaniment. At 6% alcohol by volume (ABV) it won’t rock the boat and while the orange and mango flavours are present and correct they aren’t too sweet or obvious. Palate-cleansing fizz is always welcome when there are eggs on the plate. Serve it very cold.

Rich, spicy and extremely delicious

BARCHEF PROJECT THE TOASTED OLD FASHIONED LCBO 546994, 375 mL, $24.95 Master mixologist Frankie Solarik of BarChef in Toronto has collaborated with Stalk & Barrel Whisky to create a most sophisticated ready-to-drink cocktail. Hand-toasted chamomile is one of many exotic spices Solarik blends with the whisky and a dash of maple syrup, all coming together in a profound, complex, richly spiced little masterpiece.

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BENCH BREWING BALL’S FALLS SESSION IPA  LCBO 481515, 473 mL, $2.95 From Beamsville, in the heart of Niagara’s wine country, comes a tasty IPA with real personality. Hop-generated grapefruit and citrus flavours abound and there’s a hint of pine in the long finish. It’s bitter but not aggressively so, making it a good palate-cleansing match for burgers, hot dogs and meat off the barbecue. A Fine SESSION ALE Fruity, hoppy and refreshing, a great beer for the BBQ!

BARCHEF PHOTO BY VINCE NOGUCHI

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