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80 / the tasting panel / july 2014 WEST Simply Thyme Broker's Collins by Lyndsee Halls, Stein Eriksen Lodge, Park City, UT ◗ 2 oz. Broker's London Dry Gin ◗ ½ oz. Domaine De Canton ◗ ½ oz. Braulio Amarro ◗ ¼ oz. Caravella Limoncello ◗ ½ oz. fresh lemon juice ◗ ¾ oz. thyme-infused simple syrup ◗ ½ oz. soda water ◗ Lemon wheel and thyme sprig for garnish ◗ Stir Broker's Gin, Canton, Amarro, Limoncello, lemon juice and thyme simple syrup together over ice. Pour into Collins glass and top with soda water. Garnish with lemon wheel and thyme sprig. Laid Back by Paul Valyo, Paddy Brannan's Irish Pub, Ashland, OR ◗ 2 oz. Broker's London Dry Gin ◗ 1 oz. mango nectar juice ◗ 1 oz. guava juice ◗ 1 oz. blood orange juice ◗ Sugar and cayenne pepper to rim ◗ Rosemary and blood orange slice for garnish ◗ Add all three juices and the Broker's Gin to an ice-filled shaker. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds and pour into a Martini glass rimmed with sugar and cayenne pepper. Garnish with a slice of blood orange and a sprig of rosemary. Winner Oddjob by Gordon Alatorre, Seventy 7 Lounge, Venice, CA ◗ 1 ½ oz. Broker's London Dry Gin ◗ 6 mint Leaves ◗ ½ oz. wildflower honey (1:1 water and honey) ◗ ½ oz. fresh lemon juice ◗ 4 dashes lavender bitters ◗ ½ oz. Viriana China China liqueur ◗ ½ oz. El Silencio Mezcal ◗ Orange and mint sprig for garnish ◗ Muddle mint, honey and lemon juice. Add all other ingredients and ice. Shake and double- strain into chilled Martini glass. Garnish with orange wedge and mint sprig. CENTRAL Beeten Cocktail by Egor Polonskiy, Untitled Chicago and Jimmy @ the James, Chicago, IL ◗ 1 ½ oz. beet-infused Broker's London Dry Gin ◗ ½ oz. ginger liqueur ◗ ½ oz. herb and honey syrup (1:1 ginger green tea and honey) ◗ ½ oz. lemon juice ◗ Half of an egg white ◗ Angostura Bitters spray for garnish ◗ Shake and strain into coupe glass. Winner