LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2019

BEER TALES

APERITIF/BITTER MIXERS 1 Witbier Spritz This spritz variation replaces sparkling wine with Belgian witbier:

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top 1 oz Aperol with half a witbier over ice, add a splash of soda and stir gently; garnish with an orange wheel. HoegAarden LCBO 554089, 6 pk, $14.95 Aperol LCBO 176834, $28.50 Hops & Bitters Mix ⁄ oz Averna with half an IPA and a squeeze of lemon over ice. Top with sparkling water for a deliciously dry, bitter drink. For a sweeter cocktail, top with sparkling lemonade. Nickel Brook Head Stock IPA LCBO 275172, 473 mL, $3.45 Averna Amaro LCBO 570002, $26.95 cocktail zing with spicy ginger beer and ⁄ oz Pimm’s, adding a dash of lemonade or lemon soda for balance. Garnish with frozen grapes and a sprig of mint. Crabbie’sOriginal AlcoholicGinger Beer LCBO 272807, 500 mL, $4.55 Pimm’s No. 1 Cup LCBO 282277, $28.95 Ginger Beer & Pimm’s Make a Pimm’s Cup

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BEER COCKTAIL HACKS SHANDLER Mix equal parts beer with both lemonade and ginger ale. BRO-MOSA Blood-orange soda or orange juice meets equal parts beer for brunch.

BEERITA Blend equal parts frozen limeade concentrate and tequila; add 1 oz to a salt- rimmed rocks glass of beer. BEERY MARY Combine equal parts tomato juice and beer in a spice-rimmed glass; hot sauce optional.

BEER-GRIA Mix equal parts citrusy Radler with a smooth red wine and stone fruit to make a quick pitcher. BEER JULEP Stir honey lager and 1 oz mint syrup over crushed ice, garnish with fresh mint leaves.

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SUMMER 2019 FOOD & DRINK