LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2025

NOW TRENDING

Premium Premixed A new generation of pre-mixed drinks puts the ultimate cocktail classics in bottles or specially crafted cans, often featuring premium-brand spirits and bar-quality formulations for more mixology cachet. When hosting with or gifting these premium drinks, the home bartender is now just a chill, pour and garnish away from serving bar-quality cocktails in a snap. Don’t forget to tip your server!

BAR BITES Bowls of snack mix make any house or yard party feel like your favourite watering hole. Batch up our easy Crispy Chickpea Party Mix, Hawaiian Chex Mix or Nacho Popcorn. Recipes at LCBO.com/fdspring25

BARTENDER IN A BOTTLE

Absolut Cocktails Espresso Martini LCBO 42575, $26.95 Just shake this drink— a combo of Absolut vodka, Kahlúa and real espresso—with ice to serve foamy-topped, trending cocktails. Croft Twist British Aperitif LCBO 42579, $12.95 The popular Spanish rebujito cocktail (dry Sherry and citrus soda) is lifted by elderflower, mint and lemon notes. LCBO 42412, 750 mL, $26.95 A balance of sweet-tart cranberry-lime flavours makes this Ontario bottle a shortcut to the essential Cosmo. Pocket Negroni LCBO 42702, 100 mL, $5.95 One perfectly mixed cocktail fits in this adorable, colourful little can. Pour over ice in a rocks glass and garnish with orange zest. Georgian Bay Cocktail Club Cosmopolitan

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