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REPORT THE TEMPERATE AFFAIR The Mixologist: Joel Black The Brand: The Original Moonshine By the time you're calling your affair "temperate," you're ready to call things off . . . or it's time to start heat- ing things up again. And in your case, it may be a potent brew of copper-pot-still moonshine that puts a spell back on your loved one to turns things torrid again. Read more about The Original Moonshine in our story on page 100. THE POTION: ❤ 2 oz. The Original Moonshine ❤ ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice ❤ ¾ oz. homemade pomegranate-cranberry tea syrup ❤ 1 oz. Bing cherry juice ❤ Grated cinnamon and nutmeg ❤ 1 egg white ❤ Shake and pour. Top with 3 drops of Angostura Bitters and spread with a spoon. "Bright, sweet and lemon-edged. The moonshine inte- grates well with every ingredient." —Anthony Dias Blue "Creamy and elegant and wonderfully layered: a masculine love potion." —Chris McInerny LAS BRISAS DEL MAÑANA The Mixologist: Lacey Murillo The Brand: Mañana Reposado Tequila Harvested as young as six years old, the Arandas agaves grown for Mañana tequila are spaced 12 feet apart so they are guaranteed plenty of nutrients. "Our agave becomes sweeter quicker," says Jerry Gianni, the man behind the brand. Aged eight months, Mañana Reposado injects a fruity spice into its woodsy tonality. The Potion's name—"the winds of tomorrow"—refers to the Aztec God of the Wind. Because of his passion for a human girl, who would become the Goddess of Agave, he gave mankind the ability to love. Reason enough to drink up! THE POTION: Mañana co-owner Jerry Gianni with mixologist Lacey Murillo. ❤ 1½ oz. Mañana Reposado Tequila ❤ ½ oz. Aperol ❤ ½ oz. lime juice ❤ ½ oz. agave syrup ❤ ½ oz. freshly squeezed orange juice ❤ Thyme sprig ❤ Muddle the thyme and add ingredients to shaker; fill with ice, shake and strain. Garnish with a flamed orange disc. "Friendly fruit is supported by a balanced mouthfeel from this herbal-y tequila. I feel the passion." —Jeff Josenhans "The tequila on its own is awesome and the combination of fresh juice, incred- ible color, could make this drink a legend." —Chris McInerny 114 / the tasting panel / january/february 2012 Mixologist Joel Black and The Temperate Affair. SPEE D T A S TING