LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2017

DRINK  ENTERTAINING

HOLIDAY remix ONE EASY UPGRADE CAN ELEVATE A FAMILIAR DRINK FROM HUMDRUM TO HOLIDAY-READY. TAKE THESE CLEVER CLASSIC COCKTAIL SPINS FOR A STIR OR SHAKE THIS SEASON. BY CHARLENE ROOKE  •  PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARREN KEMPER

Leave the elaborate potions to mixologists: sometimes what you and your guests want is a familiar, consistently satisfying Highball or classic cocktail. Over the holidays, simple two- or three- ingredient drinks are a blessing to the host, because they assemble easily and don’t require advanced bartending skills. A bit of extra effort can result in a drink that’s more memorable—and also personalized— by adding a dash of an unexpected flavour, a fresh mixer, an unexpected garnish or a new way of preparing or serving the results. Experiment widely: these enhancements work on other classic cocktails, too. Get started by upgrading your Rye and Ginger, Gin Martini, Cosmopolitan and Vodka Soda.

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