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Summer Thyme Refreshment At ‘Cabrito’ On The Drive

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And now for something completely different: the Tomillo Margarita. Served up at the little, lovely, lively Cabrito – a brilliant and hugely underrated Spanish restaurant on The Drive – it’s a Mezcal margarita that sees its Cointreau, lime, and agave lit up with the booze-alleviating sting of grapefruit and a seriously summery herbaceous hint of thyme (“tomillo” is Spanish for thyme). The cocktail list is long, fascinating, and very well considered — a great match for an accessible small plates menu that is as diverse in flavour as it is big on quality.

Tomillo Margarita, $10 | Cabrito | 2270 Commercial Dr. | 604-620–7636 | www.cabrito.ca

Cabrito
Neighbourhood: Commercial Drive
2270 Commercial Drive
(Closed)
604-620-7636

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