LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2023

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› T ahiti Treat Fruit Punch Soda & Vodka LCBO 31291, 473 mL, $3.15

T his vodka-spiked take on the now hard-to-find ’90s cult favourite soft drink will bring back fond memories of childhood convenience store trips. Fruity, bubbly and totally delicious, it condenses the party ready taste of fruit punch into a colourful, single-serve can. › Social Lite Root Beer Craft Seltzer LCBO 31268, 4 pk, $10.50 W ith 100 calories per can, Social Lite appeals to those in search of a lighter summer drink. This vodka-based tipple from the Whitby-founded brand is free of artificial sugars and sweeteners. The retro root beer flavour makes it a no-brainer pairing for a good burger. › Smirnoff Ice Creamsicle Blast LCBO 31300, 473 mL, $3.45 S mirnoff also channels the icy summer treats of our youth with a fizzy throwback flavour. A base of vanilla and orange soda teams up with vodka to create an irresistible refresher you’ll find yourself reaching for every long weekend this summer. For easy entertaining, simplify your hosting to-do list with these local premade dips that are sure to impress your guests. Mad Mexican This GTA-based restaurant and retail brand makes fresh, Mexican-style dips ranging from pico de gallo to roasted tomatillo & avocado. Pair one with their crispy stone-ground corn tortilla The housemade dips from this dairy in Loretto (near Orangeville) are tasty enough to convince your guests you made them from scratch (we won’t tell!). The French Onion Labneh is a must-try. fromthefarmer.ca Summerhill Market The Toronto retailer’s custom-made dips are better than your average grocery-store buy. Try the Edamame Avocado, a cross-cultural mash-up that combines two favourite appetizers into one. summerhillmarket.com chips. madmexican.ca Sheldon Creek Dairy

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