LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2020

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PINEAPPLE RUM PUNCH Good things happen when rum and pine­ apple juice meet. A simple spin on Planter’s Punch, this drink gets its edge from Angostura bitters. While the recipe shines brightest with the winning combination of funky Jamaican and spicy Guyanese rums, feel free to use whatever rums happen to be in your liquor cabinet. You could also save the pineapple leaves for additional garnish. 1 cup (250 mL) aged Jamaican rum 1 cup (250 mL) aged Guyanese rum 3 cups (750 mL) pineapple juice 3/4 cup (175 mL) strained fresh lime juice 1/2 cup (125 mL) Simple Syrup (recipe on page 118)

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16 dashes Angostura bitters 6 cups (1.5 L) ice cubes, about 1 1/2 lbs (680 g), plus more for serving Pineapple wedges and lime wheels for garnish 1 In a 16-cup (4-L) drink dispenser or punch bowl, pour in rums, pineapple juice, lime juice, Simple Syrup and bitters. Stir. Add 6 cups ice cubes and pineapple wedges and lime wheels. 2 Serve with chilled glasses and ice cubes, and garnish with pineapple wedges and lime wheels. Makes 8 to 10 drinks

Appleton Estate V/X Signature Blend LCBO 177808, $28.75 El Dorado 12 Year Old Rum LCBO 60608, $43.95

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EARLY SUMMER 2020 FOOD & DRINK