LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2022

INSIDE SCOOP

UP YOUR GARNISHGAME BAR HACKS When it comes to cocktails, a proper garnish is the rug that ties the room together. Here are three ways to accessorize your next drink.

ENTERTAINING Have Bar, Will Travel

Mobile bar services have become all the rage at outdoor events. Here are three local outfits who will keep the drinks flowing this summer.

TIPSY TURNY TRAILER From intimate cocktail hours to big weddings, this company offers service anywhere from London down to Niagara and up to Muskoka. The restored 1977 trailer (named Toby) is outfitted with a six-tap draft system and is staffed by Smart Serve–certified bartenders. tipsyturnytrailer.com

TWIST AND SHOUT Using a channel knife, cut a long citrus twist starting at the stem end and circling around the fruit. Keep some white pith on it so it’s sturdy, and do the cutting over the drink to capture the oils. Wrap the peel around a spoon or straw for a beautifully curled twist.

ROLL UP THE RIM There are many ways to rim a glass beyond salt and sugar. Try barbecue rub on a Caesar

THE TRAVELLING

TOWBAR Run by a pair of hospitality vets, this company has two retro trailers (Glenda and Roy) and three package options ranging from simple draft beer and wine to a full-service bar with signature cocktails. Add-ons include a Caesar station with premium garnishes. travellingtowbar.ca

or kelp seasoning on a Gin & Tonic. If you’re at a natural food store, pick up a bag of fruit powder—freeze dried and pulverized fruit—for a tasty rim for any tropical drink.

CARTE BLANCHE BAR Whether you choose a small bar with one tap or a trailer with three, Carte Blanche specializes in drinks on draft including beer, wine, cocktails, and even soft drinks like kombucha and cold brew coffee. They’ve also partnered with a designer to install the ultimate bar cart, complete with a gold tap, in your home. carteblanchebar.com

FRUIT WITH PUNCH As locally grown fruit hits the produce aisle, utilize it in unexpected ways. Drop a fresh cherry into a Manhattan (with a pit warning), thread raspberries on a cocktail pick for a Daiquiri, or float frozen grapes in a Spritzer for a refreshing snack.

SPOT ILLUSTRATIONS BY DAVID SPARSHOTT

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