LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2021 TRADE

INSIDE SCOOP

TRENDSPOTTING Drink pink

DINNER’S READY Insta- summer

Fromwine to spirits, pink drinks are red hot. Here are three bottles to put a tint in your glass.

Gran Passione Rosato IGT Veneto LCBO 13522, $15.95 This medium-bodied Merlot-based rosé is wonderful on its own or in a spritzer with an orange twist.

Absolut Juice Strawberry Edition LCBO 13188, $32.95 Pour this pink vodka— made with real strawberry juice—in a highball glass with soda and ice, and garnish with a lime wedge.

Malfy Gin Con Rosa LCBO 636068, $41.45 Infused with rhu- barb and pink grape- fruit, this lovely Italian gin will take a Greyhound to the next level.

Just because braising season is over doesn’t mean you have to put away the Instant Pot. The beloved appliance can save you time on dozens of summer favourites. For example, it makes quick work of beans and whole grains for a wide range of salads. The same goes for pork shoulder or other tough cuts of meat for lettuce wraps, tacos and saucy sandwiches. And when corn is in season, whip up a creamy chowder or Cajun shrimp boil. You can even use the Instant Pot for dessert, be it a peach cobbler or cherry- topped cheesecake.

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Make your drinks blush this summer.

THE TAKE-AWAY

Taco Tuesday

From its cheesy pupusas to its beefy burritos, Latin American cuisine is usually paired with colourful sodas or ice-cold cervezas . If wine is your drink of choice, try opening Flat Rock Riesling VQA ( VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 43281, $17.95) on your next taco night. This zesty, local white has the complexity to match the bold flavours— and a hint of sweetness that will temper any chili-fired heat.

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EARLY SUMMER 2021 FOOD & DRINK