LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2020

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Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao LCBO 363911, $38.15

With vibrant citrus, a lick of smooth vanilla and a touch of sweetness, this orange liqueur from a top French Cognac house adds a luxe complement to the kit.

Whether you present it in a box, bag or basket, a cocktail kit with all the makings and fixings of someone’s old faithful or new‑favourite drink is an ideal way to wrap up holiday gifting.

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SIDECAR KIT A specific ratio of brandy, orange liqueur and lemon juice creates the iconic tart yet sweet and rich balance. Instead of the classic Cognac and Cointreau, raise the bar with these options.

Giftables A cocktail shaker, coupe glasses and fresh lemons round out the full Sidecar package. Must-have: a two-sided measuring jigger.

Torres Brandy 10 Year Old LCBO 522359, $29.95 Complex nutty and holi- day-spice notes make this ma- ture 10-year-old Spanish brandy a splendid base (and a great value) to include in a Sidecar kit.

Customize it To switch up this drink’s traditional sugar-crusted rim, give made-in-On- tario Salty Paloma glass rimmers, such as grapefruit-flecked Heartbreaker or cinnamon-and-maple-spiked Sweetie Pie flavours (saltypaloma.com).

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FOOD & DRINK HOLIDAY 2020