As we look forward to the weather warming up and the sun shining on our days out, it’s time to welcome the refreshing and vibrant flavours of summer. These new releases at LCBO make the perfect line-up to enhance your seasonal sipping experiences, whether it’s a trendy night in the city or an ultra-Canadian cottage weekend by the water with friends and family!
From delicious new ready-to-enjoy blends, to wines, and new spirits, here are some must-try summer drinks now available at the LCBO.
RTD
Coldstream Clear Peach Iced Tea
Now this will make you feel like you’re sitting on a porch sipping some sweet tea right out of a fancy pitcher, and you can find it at your local LCBO!
We saw that you can even earn 2X bonus Aeroplan points until May 25, 2024 with the purchase of four or more cans.
Happy Dad Hard Seltzer Fruit Punch
Newly launched in Ontario, Happy Dad Fruit Punch Hard Seltzer ($3.35 per 473ml can) has quickly become one of the top selling products in the LCBO.
Happy Dad Hard Seltzers are lightly carbonated, made with natural flavours, low in sugar and carbs, and gluten free. The Fruit Punch has bright notes of cherry, pineapple and orange, and a lingering tropical finish.
This is perfect for icy sipping on hot days.
White Claw – New Products
This year, White Claw has launched five new innovation products that will be available in LCBO stores! These include:
White Claw Tequila Smash: Blending quality spirits with real fruit juice and made with 5% alc./vol., 100 calories and 1 g sugar per can (355 mL). For the first time ever, it features authentic Mexican Tequila with refreshing, real fruit juice in four delicious flavour pairings: Lime Prickly Pear, Pineapple Passion Fruit, Mango Paloma, and Strawberry Guava.
White Claw Vodka Smash: Crafted with White Claw Vodka and blended with real fruit juice in four new refreshing flavour combinations: Peach Raspberry, Cranberry Wild Cherry, Watermelon Mint, and Pineapple Tangerine. This premium drink is made with 5% alc./vol., 100 calories and 1 g sugar per can (355 mL).
White Claw Lemonade: Crafted with White Claw’s own Vodka, White Claw Lemonade is made up with 5% alc./vol., 100 calories and 1 g sugar per can offering an entirely new take on lemonade, with iconic and exhilarating flavours: Limón, Blood Orange, Blackberry, and Strawberry.
White Claw Surge Green Apple: For some, this will be a nostalgic flavour. The all-new White Claw Surge Green Apple offers the same benefits as the Surge collection with 7% alc./vol. and 1 g carbs per can (355 mL), with a wave of refreshing crisp apple flavour, perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. The latest flavour is in addition to White Claw Surge’s existing flavour profiles: Blood Orange, Cranberry, Blackberry, and Natural Lime.
White Claw Strawberry: This OG White Claw product now comes in Strawberry; the perfect balance of fresh, ripe strawberries and just the right amount of sweetness. The latest flavour is in addition to White Claw’s existing flavour profiles: Black Cherry, Mango, Natural Lime, Ruby Grapefruit, Raspberry, Watermelon, Tangerine, Lemon, Pineapple, and Blackberry.
Which one are you most excited to have stocked this summer?
Matt & Steve’s Caesar Sippers
The cutest little cans to accompany all your summer adventures! Caesar Sipper enhances the classic flavour of the Matt & Steve Caesar with the addition of vibrant citrus fruit notes, creating a refreshing twist to the cocktail. The convenient four pack of ‘minis’ is perfect when you’re on the go! Serve chilled straight from the can, or over ice in a rimmed glass, garnish with a picked bean.
DISTL Vodka Seltzer Peach And Blueberry
From the Distillery District’s Spirit of York in Toronto is the new DISTL’s Peach + Blueberry Vodka Seltzer. This less-is-more approach makes sure your drink in not too sweet so you can enjoy more than one. The spirit of liquor and carbonated water lingers, setting the stage for the refreshing taste of slightly sweet blueberries and orchard-ripe peaches with every sip.
Wild Lot Gin and Soda with Cherry Juice
Wild Lot Farm Distillery is a fresh new destination in Prince Edward County. Their top selling steeped seltzer is made with Wild Lot’s signature gin steeped with 12 botanicals, cold-pressed Ontario tart cherry juice, and lightly sparkling water.
Sunday Funday Orange Mimosa
Canadian-made and women-owned, Sunday Funday, is a refreshing take on the classic mimosa. This premium mimosa is made with real orange juice and only 90 calories and 1g of sugar. It’s fresh and vibrant with notes of tangerine and just the right amount of bubbles!
We can’t wait to try this for all of our brunch dates!
Willibald Cherry Spritz
Willibald is an independently owned Ontario distillery and farm! Their 5% ABV vodka spritz is made with real cherries and citrus fruit. The ripe cherries make a cute pink hue to the drink and the flavour has hints of lime and lemon zest.
You can even visit their farm in Ayr, Ontario!
Ole Tequila Sunrise
Ole’s cocktails are crafted in small batches, their Tequila Sunrise is made with tequila blanco, real orange juice a splash of pomegranate and organic agave nectar. Sweet and tart citrus fruit flavours are well balanced with gentle notes of pomegranate; crisp and refreshing.
SVNS Hard 7UP Lemonade
SVNS Hard 7UP Lemonade delivers the refreshing lemon-lime taste of 7UP mixed with lemonade, vodka and zero sugar. Enjoy it chilled straight from the can or pour in a glass over ice.
Looking to pair this with something for a summer meal date? Believe it or not, this drink will impress paired with Pairs well with savoury snacks and spicy dishes. Think backyard BBQ apps or a plate of hot Buffalo wings, even nachos loaded with jalepeños!
LIQUEUR & SPIRITS
Empress Elderflower Rose Gin
This gin is distilled with nine unique botanicals that include juniper, elderflower, rose petals, lavender and orange peel. Changing it up from their iconic purple gin, this Rose Gin results in an all-natural rose hue with floral notes, citrus fruit and spice.
Rumchata Coconut Cream
When the beach comes calling, answer with RumChata Coconut Cream. A sunny blend of premium Caribbean rum, real Midwestern dairy cream, and tropical coconut flavour. We can already tell it tastes just like an island escape.
Use in shots. Mix in coffee. Or, combine with one other spirit for a delicious, two-ingredient drink.
Fiorente Italian Elderflower Liqueur
Fiorente Italian Elderflower is an all-natural liqueur made solely from wild elderflowers grown in the foothills of the Alps and infused with mint and Sicilian lemon peel. The aromas are floral with herbal characteristics and zesty citrus fruit touched by natural honey. Serve it over ice or enjoy it in cocktails.
BEER
Rally Beer Company’s Base Layer Lager
Base Layer™ is Rally’s light lager with 0g of carbs, crafted to help you stay on track with every sip. Crush your goals while enjoying the ride.
Bellwoods Brewery Greenbelly Triple IPA
Greenbelly is Bellwoods Brewery‘s first Triple IPA. This aromatic beer pours hazy, golden in colour with a thick white foam head. Expect notes of strawberry, peach and mango with low bitterness and a well-balanced soft mouthfeel.
Get some snacks prepared to really impress your beer-loving date. Pair it with deep-fried foods like mozza sticks, sweet potato fries, and chicken wings with blue cheese sauce.
WINE
Jacob’s Creek Lively Bunch Rosé
Fresh and fruity, this modern style of rosé wine is packed with notes of strawberries and red currant fruit. Juicy red berries with crisp citrus fruit flavours and light floral notes are balanced by lively acidity. Clean and refreshing on the finish. Pair it with grilled chicken and soft creamy cheeses.
The label even has thermal ink so when the wine is at the right temperature to enjoy drinking the white wording turns pink!
Honest Lot Rosé
Honest Lot Rose is a dry wine that is naturally low in sugar. The bouquet reveals aromas of peach melon, red apple and rose petals. Fresh fruity flavours on the palate finish crisp and refreshing.
Ideal paired with a picnic date such as cool and colourful salads, light and fresh sandwiches or sipping chilled by the pool!
Bottega Lemon Spritz Veneto
Lemon Spritz is a unique and refreshing ready-to-drink cocktail made with Bottega sparkling wine, the infusion of lemons organically grown in Sicily and mint leaves. Fresh and juicy citrus fruit flavours with refreshing notes of mint.
Enjoy it as an aperitif or with savoury snacks. We love a lemon spritz with olives, bruschetta, and charcuterie!
Did we miss any amazing summer drinks? Email us at info@itsdatenight.com to have your brand, or favourite brand, included!
