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November 2012

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SPEED TASTING Sinfully Strawberry: TEQUILA ROSE When 30-proof cordial Tequila Rose was fi rst introduced over a decade ago, fl avored spirits were just coming into the market. It was a new and brave launch, but the clean and authentic-tasting strawberry cream (from the award-winning fl avor-makers, Creamy Creations) married well with the tequila, forming a foundation with a successful future. McCormick Distilling Notes from the Panel: Gary Fortney, Regional Sales Manager, McCormick Distilling Comapny, off ered up the Chocolate-Covered Strawberry. "A beautiful presentation for a dessert cocktail. There is beauty in simplicity." ─Levi Lupercio "Tequila Rose has a rich, soothing character that takes me back to my childhood with Strawberry Quik. It has a great, evenly-balanced fruit essence. The cocktail incorporates the special combination with chocolate, and it's pretty to look at too."─Carlo deLeon THE CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRY ◗ 1½ oz. 70-proof 360° Double Chocolate vodka ◗ 1 oz. Tequila Rose ◗ ½ oz. half & half ◗ Chocolate-covered sprinkles line the rim of the Martini glass. Garnish with a fresh strawberry. Fruit-First and Fantastic: BERENTZEN APPLE LIQUEUR From Germany, this 100% fresh-pressed apple juice–based liqueur (with distilled winter wheat spirit) offers up a warm, fresh apple pie fl avor profi le. The brand also offers a juicy Pear fl avor, and coming soon: Wild Cherry! Total Beverage Solution Notes from the Panel: "This is an excellent apple liqueur; I especially like the green apple nose with a cider-dry fi nish. The cocktail is inviting and creative." ─Jeremy Lake "This was a great cocktail using a fresh- apple based liqueur and my favorite spirit, cognac. The silky texture reminds me of a late harvest Riesling, with some slight toastiness on the fi nish. A superb holiday drink." ─Tai Nguyen APPLE SIDE CAR ◗ 1½ oz. Berentzen Apple Liqueur ◗ 1½ oz. VS Cognac ◗ ½ oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice ◗ Rim glass with sugar. Garnish with a fresh apple slice. Ava Kopieczek, Berentzen Brand Ambassador. november 2012 / the tasting panel / 105

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