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SPEED TASTING REPORT THE BRAND: 360 VODkA The first eco-friendly vodka goes Double Chocolate. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 360 VODKA FIZZ inspired by the Ramos Gin Fizz 2 oz. 360 Double Chocolate vodka 1½ oz. heavy whipping cream 1 egg white 4 drops orange flower water 2 drops vanilla extract ½ oz. Funkin Lemon juice ½ oz. Funkin lime juice Powdered sugar on top THE BRAND: APEROL This Italian bitter orange liqueur has become a tool of the trade for mixologists worldwide. LITTLE RED HEN inspired by The French 75 1½ oz. Cognac Ferrand Amber 1 oz. Aperol ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ¾ oz. Funkin William Pear purée 1 oz. lemon juice Fee Brothers cranberry bitters Fee Brothers orange bitters 1½ oz. sparkling wine Garnish with a lemon wheel. THE BRAND: CORZO TEquILA Citrus and vanilla notes lead the taste profile in this elegant, triple- distilled Silver packaged in a most unique bottle. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RUSTICO NOPAL inspired by the Margarita 1½ oz. Corzo Silver ¾ oz. mezcal blanco 1 nopal (edible Mexican cactus), puréed 1½ oz. Funkin Pineapple purée ¾ oz. agave syrup 1 freshly squeezed lime Touch of Mexican smoked black salt and foam of nopal on top. Our Panel Votes: Mexican liquid architecture. —Meridith May The smoky salt begins the power engine and the nopal foam soothes. Fantastic! —Gregory Nassar Wonderful use of holistic ingredients and a balance of salt and earth. —Steven Izzo Andy Blue’s score: 94. An exciting and creative expression of Mexico. Bacardi USA Our Panel Votes: Rich choco- late flavors come through but it is not overly rich. Worth the eight-minute shake! —Matt Stuhl Double chocolate plays beauti- fully with the hint of orange water and citrus juices. A good representation of a classic Fizz. —Tony Abou-Ganim A perfect brunch cocktail. —Amanda Womack Andy Blue’s score: 93. Gorgeous integration of choco- late, citrus and texture. McCormick Distilling David Nepove, Mixologist for Southern Wine & Spirits in California, creates an Aperol sipper worthy of the Italian Riviera. Graham Kimura is the mixologist behind 360 Vodka. Our Panel Votes: The sunset hue is gorgeous and the tartness of the Aperol shines through. —Meridith May The tannic note of pear skin is bright, and the finish of the bitter slant of Aperol makes for a well-integrated, refreshing drink. —Misty Kalkofen Andy Blue’s Score: 90. Juicy and balanced. Palm Bay International Spirits 102 / the tasting panel / may 201 1