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LOVERS IN THE ORCHARD The Mixologist: Sidney Frank Importing's Pascal Courtin The Brand: Geikkekan Zipang Sparkling Saké A naturally carbonated sparkling saké is not only a rarity, but the pop-top bottle and 14 proof makes it so accessible. Light, yeasty, floral and refreshing, Zipang hails from Japan's top-selling saké-maker. Geikkekan's 400 years and 14 generations of saké brewing is what great lovers are all about: experience! Romance at the malt shoppe inspired this retro drink, created by San Diego's Blind Tiger Cocktail company team of Adam Stemmler, Jen Queen and Dustin Haarstad. THE SADIE HAWKINS The Mixologists: Blind Tiger Cocktail Company The Brand: Marie Brizard Chocolat Royal Liqueur Sadie Hawkins Day may have been created in a comic strip, but it instilled in women the courage to ask men's hands in marriage . . . or just to go out on a date. Based on the Flip, this Love Potion turns the tables for womenfolk in an old-school setting: the malt shoppe. The main ingredient is Marie Brizard Chocolat Royal liqueur, a 34-proof cordial from one of the world's oldest flavor-makers. THE POTION: ❤ ½ oz. Marie Brizard Chocolat Royal liqueur ❤ 1 oz. Sobieski vodka, flash-infused with Penang clove and grapefruit zest ❤ ½ oz. Luxardo Maraschino liqueur reduction with cognac, nutmeg, cinnamon and clove ❤ ½ oz. heavy whipping cream ❤ 1 egg ❤ Simple syrup foam of Branca Menta ❤ Dry shake and serve in a milk shake glass with two (or three) straws. The Sadie Hawkins. "Many levels of ecstasy . . . the cherry reduction is heavenly." —Chris McInerny "This should be on bar lists for Valentine's Day—what a treat!" —Rio Sabadicci Pascal Courtin and Kimberly Nocella of Sidney Frank Importing Company in front of The Grant Grill, our Love Potion headquarters. THE POTION: ❤ 1 oz. Hangar One Buddha's Hand Vodka ❤ ¼ oz. Thatcher's Blood Orange Artisan Liqueur ❤ ¼ oz. Perfect Purée of Napa Valley Yuzu Luxe Sour ❤ Top off with a pour of Geikkekan Zipang Sparkling Saké and a lemon twist. "An element of roses wafts through a mélange of citrus in this gorgeously tempting bub- bly." —William Bloxsom-Carter "Smooth, peachy and rich: a great, stylish presentation." —Rio Sabadicci Lovers in the Orchard made with Zipang Sparkling Saké. january/february 2012 / the tasting panel / 109