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October 2012

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Bar-Ready from Wine Country When you think of Sonoma, you probably envision rolling hills of lush vineyards and sun-soaked afternoons spent enjoying the good life. Channeling that wine country vibe into a bottle is Sonoma Syrup Co., a lineup of culinary- and mixology- focused syrups, mixers, extracts and general gourmet goodness. We fell in love with the line's lavender-infused simple syrup, a delicate, aromatic cocktail-component that makes a mean Margarita with a hint of fresh, line-hung laundry in Provence. The brand also offers mixers that make simple sippers super- easy, and fragrant, elegant extracts that are the perfect product to spruce up any classic cocktail, cookie or even culinary concoctions. Chic and clean, these products are a great way to accent your bar program, and as a retailer, your customers will love to take these cuties home with them. www.sonomasyrup.com Classy Ketchup No offense to my native U.S. of A., but there's something just so classy about the Brits. Perhaps it's the accent, or maybe it's the association with the But Wait! There's More! Inventing innovator Ron Popeil would be proud. But even the man who brought us the phrase, "It slices! It dices!" while hawking his Veg-O- Matic, couldn't have envisioned the all-purpose tool that every bartender should have in his or her arsenal. Meet Bar10der, the ten-in- one bar tool that will make you feel handier than a Boy Scout with a new merit badge. With a muddler, knife, reamer, swizzle, channel knife, strainer, jigger, corkscrew, zester and bottle opener, Bar10der can do it all, anytime, anywhere. Stainless-steel and dishwasher safe, Bar10der is easy to use with a sleek, modern appeal that will make at- home mixologists want to put on some suspenders and get to mixin'. www.thebar10der.com Royal family; either way, I cannot help but imagine the British way of life as perma-pastoral, complete with cobblestoned corridors and elegant, white- gloved, tea-sipping ladies at every turn. Proving my point is Sir Kensington's Gourmet Scooping Ketchup, the British response to our favorite hot-dog topper. Made from vine-ripened pear tomato purée (as opposed to tomato concentrate) and spiced up with ingredients ranging from agave nectar and coriander to cayenne and allspice, Sir Kensington's as gourmet as it gets, with a lovely viscosity that begs to be slathered on gourmet burgers and other dishes made with high-quality ingredients. Making this fancy stuff even better is the brand's spiced flavor, bursting with savory chipotle smokiness and a peppery kick. www.sirkensingtons.com october 2012 / the tasting panel / 123

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