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november 2015 / the tasting panel / 83 Sum of Its Parts Everything you nd for an outanding cocktail— ju add the spirit! by Emily Coleman Easy as Ale Pie From Vena's Fizz House located in Portland, ME (see page 56 for the lowdown on this gem), Vena's Infusion Kits allow your customers to create outstanding infused spirits without the hassle of starting from scratch. Currently, ten infusion kits—includ- ing Apple Crate, Woodstove Sipper, Maple Pear Old Fashioned and Harvest Margarita—come in a half-pint (SRP $8) or one pint (SRP $12) size. A Clean Slate Chalkboards are so hot right now—there's no arguing that—which makes Slateplate's innovative offer- ings perfect for the holiday season. We especially love the Slate Coasters that can double as place cards or an identifier for the drink/wine on the table. Most importantly, these bad boys are a breeze to clean. Speaking of recent trends, the local movement has taken our industry by storm. Why not let your guest show their pride for the place they love with UncommonGreen's Street Maps Glassware? Each Mason jar, carafe, coffee mug and rocks, wine and pint glass comes etched with the city map of your choosing. Now your consumers can wear their heart on their sleeve and their glass. Home Is Where the Gla Is