LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2022

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Seasonal Sensations Thanks to local makers, Ontario offers a bright array of craft ciders and ready-to-drink cocktails that are equally welcome at the table— perfect for sipping alongside

dishes made with fresh, summery ingredients. BY MICHELE SPONAGLE PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB FIOCCA

local produce. While a great wine is always welcome at any meal, ciders and canned hard seltzers and sodas provide delicious new ways to celebrate the very best of the season. Read on for local makers who have poured time, craftsmanship and plenty of passion into their creations, giving them just the right flavour profiles to earn a top spot at our table.

Here’s news worth celebrating. The latest innovations from Ontario cider and canned-cocktail makers have led to offerings that are more food-friendly than ever. The timing couldn’t be better. Well-balanced and fruit-forward, they’re ideal accompaniments to summer fare ranging from trendy tacos to a savoury salad made with fresh-from-the-field

FOOD STYLING BY CHRISTOPHER ST. ONGE; PROP STYLING BY ANDREA MCCRINDLE; ILLUSTRATIONS BY LEEANDRA CIANCI

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