Whether you’re firing up the grill in the backyard, relaxing at the cottage, or soaking up the sun at the beach, these refreshing coolers are a surefire way to toast Dad this season. Handpicked by the experts who know what flies off the shelves—your local LCBO staff—these are the top five must-try coolers of 2025.
The Finnish Long Drink, or “lonkero,” is a crisp, refreshing gin and grapefruit soda cocktail. Available in traditional citrus, zero sugar, strong citrus, cranberry, and peach flavours. $3.95
Shore Shakers Tropical Citrus is a bold 12% vodka cocktail with real mango and lime juice. Refreshing and tropical—enjoy chilled or over ice. $3.85
Melon and Lime Madness is a vibrant lemonade blending honeydew, cantaloupe, and zesty lime. Juicy, sweet, and tart—best served chilled or over ice. $2.95
Dillon’s White Cranberry Cosmopolitan – Made with Dillon’s Vodka, cranberry, and lime juice, this handcrafted cocktail is crisp, citrusy, and lightly sweet with floral notes. Serve chilled in a martini glass with a lime garnish. $3.25
Dillon’s Strawberry Rhubarb & A Zest Of Lime – Inspired by Niagara, this award-winning cocktail blends Dillon’s Gin with sweet strawberry, tart rhubarb, lime, and soda. Refreshing and crisp—enjoy chilled or over ice with a lime twist. $3.50
Trina Stewart is the Editor and Publisher of Living Local Magazine. Originally from Cambridge, Ontario, Trina loves exploring the area and embracing the activities, events, and local businesses.
