LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2024

FINISHING TOUCH Dressed to Impress When it comes to cocktails, elevation is in the details, especially a good garnish. These ideas go beyond just looking pretty. They can be used in a myriad of ways, perfect for upping your home entertaining game.

BY CHRISTOPHER ST. ONGE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAYA VISNYEI

Tropical Vibes are Here Tropical drinks

should be an event . Summer’s heat is an invitation to indulge in a little far-away fantasy.

1 . The Inside/ Outside Wrap

Tropical drinks are perfectly at home in our steamy Ontario summers. Trick out any fruit based cocktail by wrapping your glass inside and out with pool side vibes. No need to board a plane—paradise is right here. 2 . Tropical Leaf Cutout Picture this: you’re at a fancy hotel bar somewhere in the trop ics. It’s peak-sun out there, but the vibe inside is dark and sultry. Overhead fans lazily whir above your head. This is the garnish in your glass, no matter if you’re a sweet or savoury sort.

TRY WITH

Malibu Pineapple Bay Breeze LCBO 36642, 1 L, $19.95

See p. 116 for instructions

FOOD STYLING BY CHRISTOPHER ST. ONGE; PROP STYLING BY STACEY SMITHERS

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