Muskoka Lakes Cranberry Blueberry Wine
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Why Italian spritzes, Spanish fizzes, French 75s. What about a good ol fashioned Canadian spritzer? Top Muskokas award-winning fruit wine with an off-dry sparkler to tame that classic cranberry tartness, then toss in soda and a slice of orange for a cottage-country sundowner.
Price 750 ml/$15.95 until July 19
Availability LCBO 609719
Aperol
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Why According to its (very successful) marketing campaign, Aperol is the Spritz. Indeed, it mixes a mighty fine summer drink when paired with dry sparkling wine and a splash of soda. For more bite, spring for Aperols bitter cousin, Campari.
Price 750 ml/$25.95
Availability LCBO 176834
Cinzano Rosso Vermouth
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Why Summertime is about less work, more drink, amiright? Then more booze for less coin is a seasonal prerogative. Round, spicy and lightly bitter, Cinzano can be lengthened and livened with cava, an orange slice and a green olive (trust me). Add Campari and youve got yourself a Negroni Sbagliato.
Price 1000 ml/$12.85
Availability LCBO 215251