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NEW YORK photos by Doug Young Beacon Restaurant & Bar in New York City provided the perfect backdrop for the first East Coast leg of the competition. The shots varied in flavor profile and inspiration but were all simply delicious. Judges’ Choice: Danna Bree Markulin Fan Favorite: Nancy Orellana Danna Bree Markulin from Thunder Jackson’s in New York City. HARLEM Bull Run ¾ oz. HARLEM Kruiden Liqueur ¾ oz. Ketel One Oranje Splash of orange juice Splash of Red Bull Cinnamon sugar orange Mix HARLEM, Ketel One Oranje, splash of orange juice and Red Bull in a shaker. Shake and pour into a shot glass. Garnish with a cinnamon sugar orange. Serve chilled. Nancy Orellana from Black Bear Bar and Grill in Hoboken, NJ. HARLEM Nights 1 oz. HARLEM Kruiden Liqueur ½ oz. Grand Marnier ½ oz. Coca-Cola Pour HARLEM, Grand Marnier and Coca-Cola into a shaker with ice. Serve chilled. NYC Contestants (left to right): Steve Valyo (World Pie, Bridgehampton, NY), Chuck Deitrich (Shakey Jake’s Cafe, Stanhope, NJ), Danna Bree Markulin (Thunder Jackson’s, NYC), Nancy Orellana (Black Bear Bar and Grill, Hoboken, NJ), John Sykes (Olive Branch, New Brunswick, NJ). NYC Judges’ Panel (left to right): Jonathan Pogash (The Campbell Apartment, cocktailguru.com), Nick Van Tiel (mixology consultant), Nick Passmore (wine and spirits journalist), Anthony Dias Blue (THE TASTING PANEL Magazine), Michael Feil (GM, Westchester Country Club). november 2010 / the tasting panel / 61