LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2026

HIP TO SIP

Fire up the grill to put some char on rosemary sprigs and lemon slices or wedges.

Firepit Sipper For sipping around a campfire, or your backyard

fire feature, accent a 11/2 oz pour of smoky

mezcal with some simple accoutrements. Freeze big cubes or spheres of ice, and add a glass rimmer made of smoked salt (perhaps mixed with Tajín seasoning or smoked paprika) and a garnish of charred lemon wheel and herb sprig.

San Cosme Mezcal LCBO 50322, $79.95

Gently smoky, this earthy mezcal tastes of caramelized agave with a spicy, white-pepper finish.

Summery Fruit Serve Citrusy and floral notes in many tequilas complement fresh fruit beautifully. Muddle some strawberries, raspberries or even cucumber in the bottom of a cocktail tumbler before adding a 11/2 oz serving of tequila and plenty of ice. Or slice and squeeze a juicy wedge of grapefruit or orange into an icy serving of tequila. Garnish with an aromatic sprig of mint, thyme or basil.

Patrón Silver Tequila LCBO 34595, $86.95 Pink grapefruit or red

berries are perfect crushes for this pristine tequila full of bright citrus, fresh melon and cucumber notes.

Pouring over crushed ice is a trending, patio-perfect way to serve tequila.

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