LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2025

FOR THE HOST

Gift Shop Grace your holiday hosts with a day-after package to reward them for their hard work the night before! With smaller-format bottles and cozy, themed accoutrements, these DIY gifts are the ultimate expression of thanks.

BY CHARLENE ROOKE ————— PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAYA VISNYEI

BUBBLES BEFORE NOON A little fizzy, sparkly next-day gratitude is what every host needs following a successful party.

TAWSE LIMESTONE RIDGE SPARKLING RIESLING VQA VINTAGES 38392, 375 mL, $14.95 There’s just enough bubbly for a toast (and top-up) for two in this half-bottle. COLD-PRESSED JUICE Pair festive red and green juices from La Presserie (pomegranate-raspberry and apple-spinach) or Well Juicery (Be Well with beet and ginger, and Well Greens with kale and celery). lapresserie.com, drinkwell.ca LUXE PASTRIES Oven-fresh pastries are just a local order away. Lenchner’s offers frozen, ready-to bake croissants and palmiers, and Ste. Anne’s Bakery specializes in gluten-free goodies like frozen, oven-ready scones. Or source a trending crookie, croffle or cragel from your neighbourhood bakery! lenchners.com, steannes.com

OPTIONS FOR ANY BUDGET

Martini Asti LCBO 253930, 375 mL, $10.60

Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne LCBO 453076, 375 mL, $47.95

Find these gold-rimmed flutes in-store or online at LCBO.com/HolidayAccessories.

FOOD STYLING BY LINDSAY GUSCOTT; PROP STYLING BY STACEY SMITHERS; BACKDROP PATTERN: ISTOCK.COM/SUPON KHEAWPHUKHIAO

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HOLIDAY 2025 ————————