LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2020

Swap in Los Siete Misterios Mezcal ( LCBO 439497, $62.95), an authentic spirit from Oaxaca, to max out the smoky earthy flavours.

MAKING MARGARITAS

The Polanco Recipe on page 115

Most serious agave geeks prefer unaged blanco tequila, since it’s the purest expression you can get of the terroir and the agave plant.

Pairing cocktails with food is no easy feat, but the straightforward flavours in this modern classic are a natural fit with pretty much all seafood, like shrimp tacos and fresh ceviche.

Top shelf Some people hesitate to use top-shelf tequila in cocktails, but the vibrant flavours of a handcrafted blanco tequila shine through in gorgeously simple cocktails like the Polanco Margarita, inspired by a swanky neighbourhood in Mexico City.

Named after the underground lakes that kept the Mayans refreshed, Cenote Blanco ( LCBO 14408, $71.95) starts out smooth and round and finishes with a distinctly sweet burn.

All these years later, Patrón Silver ( LCBO 34595, $81.95) is still boss for a reason. Every bottle contains that signature crisp and citrus-forward flavour profile that introduced tequila to the world.

Tres Agaves Blanco ( LCBO 14403, $79.95) is an earthy spirit with a long vegetal finish, one of the few certified organic tequilas to have ever hit Canada.

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