LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2024

SUMMER

Photography by ROB FIOCCA

BLOCKBUSTERS

WHAT’S THE HOTTEST DRINK FOR SUMMER? WE’VE INVITED BEVERAGE ALCOHOL EXPERTS TO CHIME IN WITH THEIR THOUGHTS ON EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN THAT WE’LL BE IMBIBING THIS SEASON.

SPIRIT OF THE SUMMER

MEZCAL

“Spirits lovers have always been obsessed with chas ing a wisp of smoke, from charred-barrel bourbon to camp fire Scotch. Tequila fans are falling for the smoldering notes in its sibling agave spirit, mezcal. Mexico’s traditional production meth ods, such as cooking agaves in under ground pits before distillation, only add to mezcal’s mystique” —Charlene Rooke, Drinks Editor

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