LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2025

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ENTERTAINING Slide Into Summer

Once the trees have leafed and the early flowers have bloomed, our minds turn to summer. From tips on packing a cooler to Brazil’s trendy lemonade, here are some ways to get a head start on the season.

Spike That Sauce A small splash of spirit can give bottled bar becue sauce a little upgrade. For dipping, give it a quick simmer to cook off the alcohol, but for basting, use as is. Here are few ideas: RYE WHISKY + CLASSIC BBQ SAUCE

Affogato 101 This Italian-style float is easy and customizable, so it’s no wonder it’s trending. Make it by pouring a shot of hot or chilled espresso over a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For something truly special, try choco late chip or pistachio gelato. Buon appetito! —VICTORIA WALSH

MEZCAL + SMOKY BBQ SAUCE

AGED RUM + FRUIT-BASED BBQ SAUCE

COOL PACK HACK When packing a drinks cooler for a backyard get-together, make a shallow bed of four parts ice and one part water. Place the cans and bottles in upright and add more ice and water, leaving the bottle tops exposed. Expect cold refreshments in 15 minutes!

Make it vegan with coconut condensed milk!

Bossa Limonada Brazilian Lemonade (p. 115) is having a moment. The trendy non-alcoholic drink is actually limeade, but with the unique addition of sweetened condensed milk, which softens the citrusy edges without sacrificing its refreshing appeal.

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