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Bols Genever: Purity Vodka: Diamond Diva Marilyn Monroe had it right when she cooed, "Diamonds are a girl's best friend," and let's face it: Nothing is more glamorous (and envy-inducing) than a gigantic glimmering gem [FYI, men can be BFFs with diamonds too. —Ed.]. Bringing that crystal-clear appeal to the vodka category is Purity Vodka, the super- smooth, ultra-premium spirit with a diamond-cut bottle that's as eye-catching as it gets—and if fancy-schmancy diamonds had a taste, this would be it. The Couture Cocktail: Swedish fashion designer Lars Wallin) The Rave Review: "Base notes from the vodka show density and richness of the spirit through the flavored water." —Jeremy Merritt The Wallin H2 ■ ■ ■ Three parts Purity Vodka One part water infused with lemongrass, rose and lime peel* Garnish with rose petal and lime wheel. *For more on the H2 O cocktail method, see page 38. ■ ■ 2 oz. Bols Genever ¼ oz. blended orange "sherbet" syrup: brown sugar, rubbed orange zest, bitters october 201 1 / the tasting panel / 119 O (named after Purity Vodka Ambassador John Pomeroy. Vintage Appeal In spirits as in fashion, there's nothing more satisfying than rediscov- ering a long-lost trend and bringing it back to life in a modern way. Like a killer find in a well- stocked thrift store, Bols Genever has re-snagged the spirit spotlight and has been impressing with its haute couture mixabil- ity. Originally formulated in 1820 in Amsterdam and a major component in 19th-century cocktail culture, Bols' vintage charm is backed up by Las Vegas mixologist Anthony Pullen repre- sented Bols Genever at our event. serious substance: Whisky-like malt notes give way to versatility that's hard to beat. The Couture Cocktail: Kim Kan't Fashion One (i.e., Ms. Kardashian couldn't make this on her own!) The Rave Review: "You can taste the orange rind—complex but really refreshing—with some clove notes that speak to this season." —J. R. Starkus