LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2026

AGAVE ASCENDS Agave, a prickly plant that grows in hot climates like Mexico, makes trending tequila and mezcal. Sample this new crop of the latest agave innovations.

Cazcabel Jalapeño Tequila LCBO 50029, 700 mL, $49.95 Shake up spicy Margs and Palomas with this spicy tequila, or use Patrón Citrónge Orange and Jalapeño (LCBO 49124, $49.95) or Dulce Vida Pineapple Jalapeño (LCBO 50323, $49.95) to layer on swicy fruit notes. Chica Chida Peanut Butter Agave Spirit LCBO 50388, $49.95, available early June The unlikely but delicious flavour combo of toasty peanut and agave makes a wicked Espresso Martini. Mezcal Agua Santa Destilado con Pechuga LCBO 24910, $89.80 Pechuga, a special mezcal traditionally distilled for celebrations, infuses turkey breast (pechuga in Spanish) and spices for a uniquely savoury (but not meaty!) taste. Ojo De Dios Mezcal Café LCBO 50462, 700 mL, $99.95 Oaxacan beans and fine mezcal combine to create a drier, smokier coffee spirit. El Mayor Cristalino LCBO 50231, $79.95 This smooth, complex añejo tequila is barrel-aged for at least

Clear Cocktailing A century-old style of cocktail, the milk punch is all the rage at trendy bars. The technique of curdling, then filtering out, a fatty substance such as dairy milk in a citrusy drink results in a cocktail with a crystalline look but soft, creamy texture and flavours.

CLARIFIED MARGARITA, RECIPE P. 103

Try your favourite blanco tequila in our time-consuming but very easy Clarified Margarita.

a year, then filtered for a crystal-clear appearance.

SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION These brands do good and make good drinks.

USES SURPLUS GRAIN Respirited Vodka LCBO 49020, 700 mL, $36.95

SOLAR POWERED DISTILLATION Cointreau Noir LCBO 38080, 700 mL, $54.95

MADE BY A B-CORP Mermaid Spiced Rum LCBO 47856, 700 mL, $74.95

REDUCING OCEAN PLASTICS Malibu Pink LCBO 49118, $29.45

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