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At 50 percent alcohol, Tequila REVOLUCION 100 Proof provides punch in any cocktail. Alain Scheiman, President of Passion Spirits, which markets Tequila REVOLUCION, says Segafredo's iconic standing meshes well with Vezzoli's creativity and interest in showcasing tequila as an invigorating spirit. "After more than ten years of being a Miami landmark, this place achieves something that is not very common: It's a destination venue for both locals and tourists," he says. "Just like Tequila REVOLUCION, Segafredo Lincoln Road is always reinventing itself to stay relevant and appeal to the individual who's always looking to be in the know of what's going on in the city." Segafredo L'Originale is Florida's fi rst Segafredo—a concept that arrived from Italy and that for the past 13 years has thrived as a swanky gathering hotspot featuring music, tapas and of course, cocktails. "Because REVOLUCION is a super-premium tequila and there are gradual degrees of complexity in wood, cherry, chocolate, nuts and vanilla fl avors, the sky is the limit when it comes to creating new and unique cocktail recipes," says Scheiman. "Tequila REVOLUCION 100 Proof is quite possibly the purest expression of tequila ever created—bottled directly from the pot still without adding any water." Tequila REVOLUCION markets include California, Florida, Georgia, Arizona, Utah and Oregon, with Texas, New York, Massachusetts and New Jersey soon to follow. It is available in Silver, Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo expressions, as well as Tequila REVOLUCION 100 Proof, a silver that is rested for six months. www.TequilaREVOLUCION.com Bugs Bunny Martini created by Cristiano Vezzoli at Segafredo L'Originale, Miami ◗ 2 slices fresh cucumber ◗ 3 or 4 fresh basil leaves ◗ 2 wedges fresh lime ◗ 1 orange slice ◗ 2 oz. Tequila REVOLUTION 100 Proof ◗ 1½ oz. fresh carrot juice ◗ ¼ oz. fresh lemon juice ◗ splash simple syrup ◗ Add cucumber, basil, lime and orange slice to a mixing glass and muddle. Fill halfway with ice, add the Tequila REVOLUCION, carrot juice, lemon juice and simple syrup and shake the mixture vigorously. Strain contents into a chilled Martini glass. Top with carrot foam* from siphon and garnish with basil leaves, fl owers made from mini cucumber and carved carrot slice. *Carrot Foam (made in siphon) ◗ Fresh juice of 1 carrot ◗ 1 egg white ◗ 1 splash simple syrup At 50 percent alcohol, Tequila REVOLUCION 100 Proof provides punch in any cocktail. august 2012 / the tasting panel / 69