LCBO Food and Drink Holiday 2016

GIFTING  SIMPLE PLEASURES

for the rum lover toasted coconut, lime zest and sugar recipe on page 240

With Tiki cocktails taking the spot­ light, rum has become increasingly popular. And whether your rum lover is a fan of white rum, spiced rum or aged rum, this tropically inspired syrup is a perfect accompaniment. The flavour is unique and exciting, with toasted coconut taking the front of the palate, followed by the lime zest, which is tart with added floral notes coming from the skin of the fruit. The syrup can be deliciously playful—simply shaken with pine­ apple juice—or more sophisticated and inspired when mixed into a Dai­ quiri,Mai Tai or other classic cocktail. We even created a wonderful dark rummilkshake. This is a great gift for your aspiring home bartender, be­ cause with this gift the possibilities are endless!

El Dorado 3 YO Rum LCBO 402859, $25.90 A classic white rum such as this is the perfect pairing for this syrup. Aged in bourbon barrels, it is incredibly smooth and versatile, great for a wide variety of cocktails. The Kraken Black Spiced Rum LCBO 225698, $29.95 Spiced rums, such as this, will add rich vanilla and baking spices to the palate.

Kraken is strong and rich, with an

impressive and unique bottle that’s perfect for gifting.

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