LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2023

COCKTAIL PARTY

Bistro Beef Tartare with Waffle Chips & Caviar Garlicky Mushroom Towers Pomegranate Sparkler p. 250 This savoury duo of apps calls for bright bubbles that will uplift the palate. Villa Sandi Prosecco Treviso Il Fresco Brut DOC ( LCBO 34428, 1.5 L, $49.95 ) is up to the task with its lively fruit flavours and lingering effervescence, plus the large format makes it great for keeping your guests topped up. A Berry Spritzer also matches up well if you prefer a no-fuss cocktail pairing. Simply add some fresh raspberries to the bottom of your Champagne glass, top it off with a crisp sparkler—such as Codorníu Cava Limited Edition ( LCBO 33963, $20.95 )—then allow the flavours to infuse for a few minutes before serving. Our Pomegranate Sparkler is another excellent cocktail option that will balance out the rich beef tartare and butter toasts. Make it with Mindful Sparkling VQA ( LCBO 32190, $1995 ) for a lower ABV cocktail pairing.

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