LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2025

READY FOR THE WEEKEND

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PERFECT PAIRINGS Here’s what to sip alongside your favourite summer scoops. Want to mix it up? Pour the product directly overtop. Or create a retro-style float by adding spoonfuls of ice cream to bubbly or beer.

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CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM OR GELATO + TAWNY PORT

MAPLE WALNUT ICE CREAM + SWEET SHERRY

Better Bought: Easy Summer Desserts Opt for store-bought desserts when it’s hot outside. We suggest getting a few different kinds so guests can pick and choose. Here are three great dessert options you can find in the freezer section.

Frozen Fruit Pops, like Propitious Mango or Fruity T’aom Bar Flat Peach Ice Bars

Frozen Mochi, such as Buono Mochi Ice Assorted Delights

Profiteroles, such as President’s Choice

STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM OR SORBET + CHAMPAGNE/SPARKLING WINE

VANILLA ICE CREAM + STOUT OR SOUR FRUIT BEER

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Singing Praises Strike the right note at your next gathering when you serve up a sparkler connected to everyone’s favourite Canadian band. The Tragically Hip Fireworks Sparkling VQA (VINTAGES 38302, $26.95) is affordable and brimming with summer-fruit flavours making it perfect for toast ing any occasion—from milestone celebrations to casual backyard barbe cues. This local bubbly is bright, lively and bound to be a hit with friends!

SALTED CARAMEL OR BUTTERSCOTCH ICE CREAM + SCOTCH, PREFERABLY SINGLE MALT

ORANGE PINEAPPLE, MANGO PINEAPPLE OR PINEAPPLE COCONUT ICE CREAM + AGED RUM (WORKS WITH MINT CHIP, TOO!)

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