LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2020

READY, SET, POUR!

A huge hit at Sunday brunch

Sicilian Sunset PUNCH This gorgeous cocktail combines the botani- cal complexity of gin, the gentle bitterness of Aperol and the sweet-tart juiciness of blood oranges. It would not be out of place at the brunch table—just rebrand it as Sunrise Punch! Sanpellegrino makes a blood orange (Aranciata Rossa) soda that can be found at many supermarkets. 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) London dry gin 1/2 cup (125 mL) Aperol 2 cups (500 mL) strained fresh blood or regular orange juice, chilled 1/4 cup (60 mL) strained fresh lime juice 2 cups (500 mL) blood orange soda, chilled

6 cups (1.5 L) ice cubes, about 1 1/2 lbs (680 g), plus more for serving Blood or navel orange slices and rosemary sprigs to garnish 1 In a 16-cup (4-L) drink dispenser or punch bowl, pour in gin, Aperol, orange juice and lime juice. Stir. Slowly pour in blood orange soda. Add 6 cups ice cubes, orange slices and rose- mary sprigs. 2 Serve with chilled glasses and ice cubes, and garnish with orange slices and rosemary sprigs.

TRY WITH…

Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin LCBO 316844, $29.95

Makes 8 to 10 drinks

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EARLY SUMMER 2020 FOOD & DRINK