LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2026

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It Takes Two BY VICTORIA WALSH

Want to keep cocktailing easy? Create something fresh and simple by mixing two different chilled drinks together. Try these combos, using equal parts over ice and add a garnish or two, if you fancy a flourish.

EASY MICHELADA

Mott’s Clamato Caesar Original 7% LCBO 48760, 458 mL, $3.95

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This crisp, salty sipper is having a moment! Make it by adding Clamato or a Clamato-based drink to a beer glass rimmed with a mixture of Tajín and kosher salt. Slowly pour in beer then garnish with a lime wedge, olive and pickle.

Negra Modelo LCBO 227694, 6 pk, $18.95

TWISTED TINTO DE VERANO

La Vieille Ferme Côtes Du Ventoux AOC LCBO 38883, 375 mL, $6.90

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Croft Twist British Aperitif LCBO 42578, $12.95

Taking inspiration from Spain’s beloved refresher, float some red wine over this citrus- based aperitif (or over a lemon-lime soda) by pouring it down the side of the glass. To garnish, pull a long twist from an orange or cut a wedge.

SPIKED ARNOLD PALMER

Sunweld Distilling Hard

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Twisted Tea Hard Ice Tea Original LCBO 570283, 473 mL, $3.05

Bring together two summer favourites—iced tea and lemonade—using pre-made alcoholic versions for the quickest cocktail ever. Smack a fresh mint sprig between your palms, then add it to the glass along with a lemon wheel or two.

Lemonade LCBO 48786, 473 mL, $3.30

Food Trends: In & Out Every spring, we look into our crystal ball for a food trend forecast. Here’s what’s hot and not for 2026.

In • Cooking with beef tallow • Fancy frozen dinners • High-fiber foods • AI sous chef  Food packaging as décor

Out • Caviar • Cheese pulls

• Protein in everything • Flaky salt on sweets  Overloaded sandwiches

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