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Report
The Man
with the
Verdict
Calling the
Shots
David Nepove,
USBG Vice Presi-
dent and Califor-
nia Mixologist for
SW&S played the
role of the Sheriff
in our quest to fi nd
some rip-roarin'
recipes.
Along with our
editorial team,
David Nepove gave
us the fi nal verdict
on each drink.
Blue Ice Vodka
THE TASTING PANEL invited a posse of vodkas and a stable
of gins to our round-up at In the Mix, the bar at The Sheraton
Universal Hotel in L.A., for a summer cocktail Showdown
Kevin Egan of
21st Century Spirits.
The great American vodka, Blue
Ice is produced from Idaho pota-
toes. New Blue Ice Organic Wheat
vodka is USDA certifi ed organic,
and crafted from Idaho water and
locally harvested winter wheat.
21ST CENTURY SPIRITS
Blue Ice Heart Throb
Blue Ice vodka
Cointreau or triple sec
Pomegranate juice
Fresh lime juice
The verdict: The pomegranate
and fresh lime match well with the
vodka's earthy qualities, putting
some spring in the step of any pos-
sibility of a bite.
The Green Bee
Blue Ice Organic Wheat vodka
Organic agave nectar
Juice of half a lemon
Mint leaves
The verdict: The muddled mint and
fresh juice could not disguise the
profound taste of the wheat, which
on its own offers up a wonderful
mouthfeel and delights of vanilla
cream pie.
photos by Cathy Twigg-Blumel
