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SPEED TASTING REPORT ABSOLUT Citron Vodka: The Little Black [Cocktail] Dress The reason all women should have a little black dress hanging in their closet is simple: It goes with everything, and always looks great. In the world of mixol- ogy, ABSOLUT Citron is as sexy and versatile as that slinky little number hanging in the back of your closet. With bright notes of citrus combined with ABSOLUT's signature smoothness, Citron is undeniably chic, sleek and sexy—any way you drink it. Bombay Sapphire East: The Little Red Dress If the little black dress is a fashionable go-to, the ABSOLUT's Brittany Toups spins '80s music which inspired her revival re-do drink, The Citron Westside, a play on the Southside. little red dress is perfect for those days when you've just got to spice things up a bit. While the classic Bombay Sapphire easily slinks her way into a variety of classic cock- tails, the brand's newest line extension, Bombay Sapphire East, offers a touch of sexy exoticism to the traditional gin options. Vapor-infused, fragrant Thai lemongrass adds a kiss of crisp acid- ity that's balanced by the spicy bite of Vietnamese black peppercorn, updating the classic Bombay flavor in a way that's nothing short of sensual. The Couture Cocktail: The Citron Westside The Rave Review: "Expressively sunny and sweet-tart. Lemon and mint-forward. Simple is the new black." —Tobin Ellis ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 2 oz. ABSOLUT Citron ½ oz. fresh lemon juice ¾ oz. simple syrup 4–5 muddled sprigs of mint Garnish with a mint leaf. 120 / the tasting panel / october 201 1 Gary Hayward travels the world for Bombay Sapphire. He introduced the panel to its newest expression by serving the cocktails in saké cups. The Couture Cocktail: Sapphire East Snapper The Rave Review: "What a presentation! A deli- cious twist on a classic Bloody Mary—one that can be served all year long." —Patricia Richards ■ ■ 2 oz. Bombay Sapphire East 2 oz. tomato-based mix with wasabi, ginger, celery seeds, sweet paprika ■ Serve in saké cups. Best paired with hamachi in yuzu dressing.