LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2021

INSIDE SCOOP

Celebrity sightings From rappers to actors to an NBA legend, celebrities are lending their star power to the world of spirits. Here are four bottles with full VIP access. TRENDSPOTTING

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Teremana Reposado Tequila LCBO 19750, $54.95

Snoop Dogg INDOGGO Gin LCBO 19403, $39.95

Deep-freeze Frozen cocktails require both an artist’s flair and a scientist’s attention to detail. Here are a few tips to make the best blender drinks. BAR HACK + Batch and store ingredients in the freezer to ensure a perfect slushy texture. + If the drink is stalled in the blender, add a splash of juice or water. + Freeze glassware ahead of time to slow down melting. + Since ice mutes the percep- tion of sweetness, be pre- pared to add more sweetener. + Do NOT use metal straws, as they can freeze and turn into winter lampposts.

Michael Jordan Cincoro Añejo Tequila LCBO 19699, $229.95

Nick Jonas Villa One Blanco Tequila LCBO 19427, $69.95

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“I really like stouts that have a choco- late or cocoa flavour, are medium- to full-bodied without being too heavy and have a dry or semi-dry finish so they don’t feel too syrupy.” David’s Pick Walkerville Easy Stout ( LCBO 453985, 473 mL, $3.10)

“Saisons are great nightcaps because they’re effervescent and complex, yet easy to drink, with a dry fin- ish. They make great slow-sipping, contem- plative beers to round out your evening.” David’s Pick Eastbound Brewing Electro Tonic Juniper Saison ( LCBO 20027, 355 mL, $3.25)

SEASONAL SIPS

Looking for a cold brew to end the evening? Here’s what David Sun Lee, a Toronto-based beer expert and a judge at the World Beer Awards, enjoys as a nightcap. Night moves

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SUMMER 2021 FOOD & DRINK