LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

71 Modern Classics

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55 FOR THE HOST PACKAGE DEALS By Brenda Morrison Nothing beats a basket of goodies for a host gift—check out our wine, beer and spirit suggestions with tasty local treats to add on that guarantee you’ll be invited again. 71 COCKTAILS MODERN CLASSICS By Eric Vellend Traditional holiday cocktails get a cool newmakeover, mixing nostalgia with the latest drink trends. Liqueur picks so delicious they won’t be gathering dust in any- one’s cabinet—they’re destined to be gone in no time flat. 101 GIFTING PRESENTS OF MIND By Charlene Rooke Gift the hard-to-buy-for drinks aficionado in your life with a unique “hybrid” product— barrel-aged beers, infused spirits, bourbon-barrel wines… 87 SEASONAL IN GOOD SPIRITS By Christine Sismondo

151 ORIGINS CREAMY COCKTAILS By Michelle P.E. Hunt & Laura Panter Original recipes, modern

187 QUICK & EASY MAKE A SPLASH! By Crystal & Tara Luxmore Ready-to-drink cocktails, beers and ciders simplify entertaining in cooking, drinks and as pairings—no recipes required.

169 PAIRINGS MIX AND MATCH By Charlene Rooke

Simplify wine matching for Christmas dinner by homing in on your menu’s flavour profile—glazings and sweet toppings, creamy herbal dishes and other styles point the way to three ideal wine matches.

updates, plus history and fun facts on three classic holiday cocktails worth reviving: the Grasshopper, Brandy Alexander and eggnog.

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228 easy entertaining PULL IT TOGETHER! By Michelle Rabin

16 EDITOR’S NOTES 25

227 RECIPE INDEX

INSIDE SCOOP By Eric Vellend The latest bits, bites and sips to keep you in the know.

Decide to have the gang over at the last minute? Assemble a few ingredients alongside just the right bottle and you’re ready to host!

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HOLIDAY 2019 FOOD & DRINK