LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2024

TRENDS

Bubble Up Add some sparkle to your cocktail game with seasonal syrups to create Italian sodas that pour on the flavour and make for delicious summer refreshers.

BY VICTORIA WALSH PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES TSE

With the fizzy drink craze bubbling over, it seemed time to reinvigorate the beloved Italian soda. Made from a combo of tasty syrup with flavours ranging from fruity to spiced, and even nutty, plus a simple topping of soda water, this classic easily lends itself to exciting reinventions. We got creative by starting with an interesting homemade syrup as a base, layering in spirits here and there, and topping them with different types of fizzy beverages. These flex ible formulas can also be used to create delicious and complex-tasting mocktails—just drop the alco hol and lengthen with more soda as needed.

SMOKY LEMON & ICED TEA P. 124

FOOD STYLING BY CHRISTOPHER ST. ONGE; PROP STYLING BY ANDREA McCRINDLE

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