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FromBartender toBrandOwner PAGE 10

Signature Cocktails PAGE 6

FEATURED BAR

SIGN OF THE WHALE PAGE 8

FEATURED WINE

FEATURED INT’L BARTENDER

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ISABELA WINES

ROXY READ

FEATURED BEER

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FEATURED BAR Sign of the Whale — Washington, DC

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10 FEATURED BRAND OWNER

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Chris Moran — Ghost Tequila

11 FEATURED WINE Isabela Wines

12 FEATURED OFF-PREMISE

Blake Leonard Leads Stew Leonard’s Wine & Spirits

14 BRAND BUZZ Luè cognac

16 FEATURED BARTENDER Max Solano — Las Vegas, NV

18 FEATURED INT’L BARTENDER Roxy Read — South Africa

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FUNNY WATER

25 FEATURED BEER Harlem Brew South

31 THE ART OF

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s we continue to broaden the focus of BARTENDER® MAGAZINE into other channels within our industry, in this issue (Page 12) we’re proud to highlight one of the oldest and best-known off-premise retailers in the Northeast U.S., the venerable Stew Leonard’s, now led by the third generation of the Leonard family.

Our Fall/Winter issue also includes a profile of Chris Moran who through his experience tending bar across the U.S. and the Caribbean, saw an opportunity that was missing behind the bar – a spirit that would help create easier-to-make and consistent spicy cocktails. From that was born Ghost Tequila, a new 100% agave spicy tequila that Chris proudly proclaims was created in a bar, not a boardroom. Read his story on Page 10, and call your local distributor rep to ask for a bottle of his spicy invention!

Also in this issue (Page 18) we introduce you to Roxy Read, our featured international bartender. Hailing from South Africa, she and other hospitality professionals have endured some of the most restrictive COVID lockdowns in the world – for a long time during the pandemic, no alcohol at all (not even in the off-premise) was permitted to be sold. But through it all, like many of you, Roxy endured and never lost her passion and enthusiasm for this industry we love.

As always, we thank you for reading. It’s an honor to serve you.

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WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE? Take a trip to our nation’s capitol to visit the iconic Sign of the Whale bar, Page 8… Meet Chris Moran, a former bartender in Boston who created fast-growing Ghost Tequila, Page 10… Learn about Isabela Wines on Page 11… Our cover story about Stew Leonard’s can be found on Page 12… Alcohol infused water is fun!, read about Funny Water RTDs on Page 19… And of course don’t miss this issue’s selection of cocktail recipes on Pages 4 and 6.

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Mi Tuka Wine Spritzer 2 Blackberries 1 Strawberry (cut in half) 2-3 Pieces Mango (cut up) 11/2 oz. Tuka Wine Sake 1 oz. Charles Shaw Chardonnay 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup splash Ocean Spray Cran Pineapple ➜ Mix all ingredients in shaker & strain over ice in a wine glass. Top off with Duplin Carolina Scuppernong Blush.

Pumpkin Pie Margarita 2 oz. Codigo 1530 Repo 1 oz. Pumpkin Puree 1 oz. Maple Syrup 0.5 oz. Lemon Juice ➜ Shaken and strained over ice. Garnish with Cinnamon stick and dried orange. * Wet rim in maple syrup and dip in cinnamon sugar.

—Mimi Windham - Lead Mixologist Front Street Market & Produce Beer And Wine Bar Wilmington, NC

APPLE CRISP 11/2 oz. St Germain 1 oz. The Perfect Purée Green Apple Puree, thawed 1 oz. dry vermouth 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice 2 dashes Scrappy Bitters Lime ➜ In a cocktail shaker combine all the ingredients with ice and shake. Serve over the rocks and garnish with green apple and mint.

—Manny Hinojosa, Global Brand Ambassador Tequila Cazadores

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½ oz. St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur 1 oz. Cognac 1 Tbls Fig Preserve ¾ oz. Lemon Juice Half an Egg White Garnish with Fennel, Pollen and Fresh Fig.

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➜ Add preserve to cocktail shaker & stir in lemon juice & cognac. Add rest of ingredients. Shake with no ice, then add ice & shake again. Double strain into a chilled glass & serve.

—Earlecia Richelle, National Brand Ambassador – St~Germain Liqueur

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Fall Sling Roku Japanese Gin Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur Carpano 'Formula Antica' Green Chartreuse Pinapple Juice Grenadine

35 ml Martini Extra dry 20 ml Martini bianco 20 ml Fresh lime juice 20 ml Simple syrup 1 Egg white

➜ Dry shake then mix all ingredients with ice and shake. Double strain in chilled Martini glass with dash Angostura bitters. Garnish with dehydrated lime wheel.

—The Mark New York, NY

—Abinesh Head Bartender/Mixologist Hilton Resorts UAE

Forbidden Sakura 2.5 oz. Suntory Vodka 80 Proof 0.5 oz. Kwai Feh lychee liqueur 2 drops Strongwater mountain elixirs cherry bitters 3 drops housemade pomegranate syrup — Dante Govender, Mixologist Addison Reserve Country Club Delray Beach, FL

The Velvet Slipper Tito's Handmade Vodka Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur Maraschino Liqueur Lemon Blueberry Hibiscus Saline Garnished with lemon peel.

—Henry Schmulling, Bartender Merchant and Trade Charlotte, NC

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Nectar of the Gods 2 oz. Los Sundays Coconut 2 oz. Almond milk 1 oz. Coco Lopez 1/2 oz. Lime Juice 1/2 oz. Velvet Falernum 1/2 oz. Orgeat ➜ Combine all ingredients and blend until thick, creamy consistency. Serve in a short collins glass with a pineapple sliced garnish.*We suggest slicing the pineapple like a pizza and dip one side in tajin.

—L. A. Jackson Nashville, TN

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BAR

SIGN OF THE WHALE WASHINGTON D.C.

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ign of the Whale is a Washington D.C. institution known for decades as the ultimate GW student and intern hang out. Now under new ownership, what was once a college bar has matured into a sophisticated gathering place where new D.C. residents and past and new students alike can get a touch of nostalgia, grab a crafted cocktail, draft beers, and bites. Owners of both the James Buchanan Hotel, a boutique hotel in Mercersburg, PA which is the only presidential home that was converted into a hotel in the United States, and Nero, one of Washington D.C.’s top wine bar & cocktail lounges are the new proprietors of Sign of the Whale. Vikram Bhalla is the group’s creative visionary who has taken the old whale and created an authentic visual experience. Bhalla says, “I look for places that have character and are architecturally unique. I wanted to combine

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the old Sign of the Whale feel while adding a vintage nautical vibe. I felt it was important to highlight the beauty of the building while also pushing the artistic envelope by combing several elements into one to create a unique experience.

Sign of the Whale has been a focal point in D.C. history. A new experience with every step and time of day. For instance, you can bring your family and friends for a great dining experience during the evenings, watch a sports game on the projection screen with friends, or walk upstairs to our intimate cocktail lounge to have a custom-made cocktail. At night when the clock strikes 11 pm, Sign of the Whale turns into a nightclub.”

Beyond the new sleek white façade of the century-old building at 1825 M Street NW, one is invited into a fully renovated bar and lounge. Bhalla exposed the beautiful brick walls and brought back to life

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the giant fireplace to her original glory, creating a comfortable and sophisticated experience with chic velvet lounge chairs and sofas. Upstairs is a more intimate bar with lush lounge seating where exclusive handcrafted cocktails are prepared on the new copper bar top. Large high-resolution TVs and a 4K projector have been added to the bar for sports games and special occasions. Beyond the main room, a warm and chic banquet room awaits with booths for a more intimate dining experience. The nautical ship feel emerges when you view the one-of-akind lighting, folk paintings, and decor.

All light fixtures at Sign of the Whale were taken off ships; some from the 1950’s; and refitted into light fixtures for the new Sign of the Whale. These lights add both character and unique touch to the building.

The cocktail menu features a modern touch to classic cocktails. Each cocktail has a story behind it, tied together by the ingredients. For example, the Melville’s Manhattan is inspired by the author of Moby Dick and features a burnt absinthe spray as the finishing touch.

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Brand Owner:

Chris Moran Bartender to Brand Owner Chris Moran Created a Global Brand from Behind the Bar

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fter bartending in Alaska, California, and the Virgin Islands, Chris Moran found himself in Boston in 2003 running the wine room at the venerable Back Bay restaurant Sonsie, and then the acclaimed restaurant Clio. But what he really loved was the excitement and energy being behind the bar, interacting with guests directly, so in 2011 he moved to Tico, one of the first tequila-focused bars in Beantown.

While working there he started to suggest people try a spicy margarita (“spicy is fun, it’s an experience,” he says), and it didn’t take long before everyone was asking for one. But the only problem was the bar was high volume, constantly jammed, and the time to muddle jalapeños and get the right spice level required a lot of time. To solve for that, Chris had the brilliant idea to start creating spicy tequila infusions at the bar, to help speed up (and help ensure consistency) when making spicy margs. Soon it wasn’t just bar goers drinking up Chris’ spicy margaritas, other bartenders in town were also asking him for his popular infusions. Well, it’s easy to imagine what happened next… Chris began to realize there was a real market, a true need, for a really good spicy tequila – nothing like that existed.

So, around 2013 Chris started to tinker with the idea, he went to Mexico, he experimented with different peppers and spices, he began lining up investors, and in 2016 he launched Ghost Tequila.

“I love tequila – I grew up visiting Mexico at least once a year with my family, drinking tequila. My goal in creating Ghost Tequila was first and foremost to craft a high-quality 100% agave tequila, and then make it spicy,” Chris says. “The result was a tequila with a clean spice – precisely the right amount of balanced heat without suppressing the natural flavor of the agave – that complements, not overpowers spicy margaritas and other spicy cocktails.”

Ghost Tequila has today become one of the fastest-growing new tequila brands on the market, with more states on the way

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"I love tequila – I grew up visiting Mexico at least once a year with my family, drinking tequila." —Chris Moran (earlier this year Ghost signed a national deal with RNDC).

Ghost has also recently started expanding internationally too.

With all the success that Ghost Tequila has achieved (in a relatively short time, to be sure), there are plenty of moments that Chris misses being behind the bar. Of course, it’s because of his experience as a bartender that helped Chris create Ghost in the first place. That exposure to what and why people were drinking, to see firsthand where there was a need, invaluable.

So too were the interpersonal skills he learned.

“As a bartender you truly learn people skills and respect for different opinions. Bartending helps you build relationships and what it means to be in the service industry,” he says. “By far though my favorite thing about bartending is meeting and talking to people – something that’s unfortunately missing a lot these days at bars. With Ghost, I wanted to make it easy for bartenders to make drinks, so they could spend their time focusing on people.”

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Wine

ISABELA MALBEC Argentina’s signature and emblematic red wine, this vintage was picked end of March through the beginning of April from a single vineyard in Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina. Nature ensured low yields and therefore high-quality grapes this year. With a clear and intense purple color, Isabela Malbec has enticing aromas of blackberry, plum and violet intertwined with a bouquet of vanilla and cream. Slight minerality tells you it’s from Patagonia.

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sabela Wines started in 2010, with the creation of Isabela Malbec in Patagonia, Argentina by Rafael Craveiro of CRAVEIRO Importers of Premium Beverages, the company that imports the Polkura wines, Juli, Bela, Tupun and Barbarians among others. Isabela is a single vineyard, boutique and unique handmade line of fine wines named after the owner/ winemaker’s first daughter.

Since then, they have created a Pinot Noir that gracefully combines new world fruit with old-world character and a Cabernet Franc that shows the variety while unmistakably telling you where it is from. In its first vintage, Isabela Malbec was the highest rated Malbec from Argentina in its price point by Wine Spectator. Current Vintage of Isabela Malbec (2019) has

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91 points from James Suckling. The 2020 vintage which will be released in December 2021 just received 90 points from James Suckling. They strive to have their fingerprints on every bottle. “An unmistakable sense of place while staying true to the varietal in the wine is our goal” says Rafael.

CRAVEIRO Importers of Premium Beverages is owned and operated by Rafael Craveiro, a level 2 Executive Sommelier and winemaker who has been in the food and wine business for over 20 years. His experience ranges from working with distributors in over 10 states to working with wineries in several different countries over three continents. He loves the challenges presented from working with independent family-owned retailers to the largest chains.

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Pinot Noir, the main red wine grape of Burgundy also excels in Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina.

These grapes were picked late March at full maturity. Isabela Pinot Noir is elegant, delicate and complex with a clear and attractive garnet color.

On the nose, notes of spice and fruit compote accompany nuances of fresh strawberries and cherries. Subtle notes of vanilla come from the oak. This wine’s fine tannins and balanced acidity welcome beef, pasta, full flavored fish or any rich dish.

ISABELA CABERNET FRANC This Cabernet Franc, made in the tradition of Bordeaux, excels in Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina. These grapes were picked mid-April at full maturity and carefully harvested by hand, then immediately sent to cellar in small containers. Isabela Cabernet Franc is deep red with intense color and ruby reflections. This wine has complex aromas, where black fresh fruit is highlighted. 20% of the wine was aged in French and American oak for 7 months and 80% was aged in stainless steel.

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Off–premise

Blake Leonard LeadsStew Leonard’s Wines&Spirits

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ounded as a small dairy store in 1969 with seven employees, today Stew Leonard’s has become one of the most respected and successful grocery retailers in the country, with annual sales of almost $500 million and more than 2,500 team members at their store locations in the New York City metro area, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Stew Leonard’s is even in the Guinness Book of World Records for having “the greatest sales per unit area of any single food store in the United States!”

To this day, Stew Leonard’s has remained a family business.

In 1991, Stew Leonard, Jr. – Stew’s son – took the reins to become President and CEO. Blake Leonard, Stew Leonard, Jr.’s daughter, grew up working at Stew Leonard’s, first as a cashier and later in the store’s ice cream, coffee, and art departments.

But her real passion is wine, which grew during summers working at Stew Leonard’s Wines & Spirits in Norwalk, CT, and later as a sales representative for E. & J. Gallo Wines in Los Angeles, and as a tasting room specialist for Gallo in Napa.

She also graduated from the Accelerated Wine & Beverage Program at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa and became a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommelier.

After returning to the East Coast, Blake then worked for several New York-based wine importers, in sales and marketing roles.

Stew Leonard’s Wines & Spirits began when Stew Leonard Jr. and his family were sitting at the dinner table one night and realized that the only item on the table that the store didn’t sell was the wine. So, they decided to take their decades of retail experience in the food business and apply it to wine. Stew Leonard’s Wines & Spirits was opened in Yonkers in 1999 by Stew Jr.'s sister, Beth Leonard Hollis.

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Maple Old Fashioned:

2 oz. Woodford Reserve bourbon 1 teaspoon Stew Leonard’s Maple Syrup Dash Angostura Bitters Orange peel for garnish ➜ Mix bourbon, maple syrup, bitters, and 1 teaspoon water in an old-fashioned glass until syrup has dissolved. Add a large ice cube, then garnish with the orange peel.

"I've seen a big shift in customers buying a lot more spirits and becoming more interested in cocktails overall.”

In 2016, Blake became a spokesperson for Stew Leonard’s Wines & Spirits and today is consulting Vice-President. "In the last few years, I've seen a big shift in customers buying a lot more spirits and becoming more interested in cocktails overall. I think we'll see customers becoming more adventurous in what cocktails they drink when they are at a bar or restaurant," says Blake.

For Fall cocktail season, Blake with the team at the independently owned and operated Stew Leonard’s Wines & Spirits businesses have created a number of cocktails perfectly designed for a chilly autumn evening. "I just had the chance to go to Kentucky this year and getting to see a distillery was just as exciting as seeing a winery. I went to Kentucky liking bourbon, but I left loving it! This Maple Old Fashioned is perfect for when the weather starts getting cooler. The addition of maple syrup provides a nice, smooth finish," she says.

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Buzz TASTING NOTES COGNAC V.S A complex blend of ripened fruit, hints of cinnamon and vanilla rounded out by a smooth-thick aromatic experience.

Making this eau-devie, both rich in flavor and in color. Lué... where legacy meets memories.

BRANDY X.O Balanced oak flavor with notes of truffle, mild spices, subtle hints of cinnamon, and fruit. Lending to its exceptionally smooth finish, and rounds it off presenting a remarkable complexity of cognac aromas.

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uè is a masterful combination of legacy and in your face boldness.

Created by innovators David Buer and Eli Kiperman who knew people were tired of paying a premium for mediocre cognacs. Instead of complaining, they decided to do something about it. Unapologetically good, and a better cognac at a better price for the world to enjoy. Luè French Premium Cognac... Incredible quality at an affordable price. You’re welcome.

Luè cognac was created by our family for you to share and celebrate

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life’s most remarkable moments with friends and family. The objective is to simply provide the ultimate cognac experience by combining bold, intense, masterful flavors in a luxurious presentation worthy of royalty and at a price point that is as irresistible as the taste. Luè Cognac is unmatched in every way, from our meticulous blending process, superior packaging and desirable pricing. We created what others could not, so why settle for anything less. Luè Cognac, sip and savor in style.

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COGNAC V.S.O.P Every bottle of our handcrafted V.S.O.P is complex in its process and flavor. Double mellowed dense sensation and an amber hue, highlights the deep flavors of Grande and Petite Champagnes and Fin Bois, blended perfectly together and masterfully aged.

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MAX SOLANO

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f you know the hospitality industry in Las Vegas, you very likely know Max Solano! Not only is he highly decorated in the industry (he was named Bartender of the Year by the Nevada Restaurant Association in 2011 and Desert Companion in 2014, and was awarded Best of Show at the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Iron Mixologist competition), he also created the Book of Whisky, one of the largest restaurant whisky selections in the country for Delmonico Steakhouse over a decade ago, which offered 800 varieties of whisky from nine countries.

Max is also known for his company Bar Chef Productions, LLC, a consultancy servicing innovative bar and restaurant groups and spirit brands nationwide. Additionally, he spent a full

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decade working for one of his favorite chefs, Emeril Lagasse, and was a whisky and spirits educator and new brand analyst at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Nevada.

And now Max is the beverage and cocktail program consultant for Peyote, the eclectic new boutique restaurant and bar on Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas.

Solano’s approach to creating cocktails is quite versatile, with a strong focus on a large array of fresh, homemade ingredients. His creations for Peyote include the Tea for Two, a complex and refreshing cocktail made with guests’ choice of either certified organic vodka or small batch bourbon, OM organic lemon and ginger liqueur, fresh lemon juice, fresh white peach

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and cold-brewed organic Earl Grey tea; and Hey, Smokey! made with bourbon, apple brandy, Aperol, Amaro Nonino and orange and tobacco bitters gently smoked with a proprietary wood blend.

“I am extremely blessed having been a part of the food and beverage industry for almost three decades. And, even more fortunate to reside in one of the greatest food and entertainment meccas in the world, Las Vegas, Nevada,” Max says.

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“I am extremely blessed having been a part of the food and beverage industry for almost three decades. And, even more fortunate to reside in one of the greatest food and entertainment meccas in the world, Las Vegas, Nevada.”

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Tea for Two A complex and refreshing cocktail made with guests’ choice of either certified organic vodka or small batch bourbon, OM organic lemon and ginger liqueur, fresh lemon juice, fresh white peach, and cold-brewed organic Earl Grey tea.

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Int'l Bartender Though she says she lives and breathes her craft, she also reminds those who are just starting out in the industry that it’s important to remember the balance and keep grounded by finding interests outside of the bar too. The industry is constantly evolving, she says, and so it’s equally important to always be open to learning, listening, and sharing knowledge to be part of that evolution. It’s a path she’s proud to be on.

“I have stretched and developed my creative muscles, travelled to places I wouldn’t have ever dreamt of seeing, been humbled, and been allowed to inspire and be inspired by a passion for this craft. I look forward to what this cocktail journey has for me next!” she says.

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ROXY READ

CAPE TOWN , SOUTH AFRICA

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rom India to the Maldives to South Africa, Roxy Read has been ‘Making Mischief ’ Lockdowns in South Africa during Covid were particularly harsh for the beverage alcohol industry as no alcohol was permitted to be sold at all – not even in the off-premise. Nonetheless, Cape Town-based bartender Roxy “The Fox” Read looks at the positives that have come out of the situation.

“As bartenders we struggle to wrap our heads around it. I mean you dedicate your whole life to your craft and then get told to ‘pivot to another field’ or you won’t generate any income. It’s very overwhelming. But there was a silver lining for many of us. A lot of bartenders branched out, tried new things, fell in love with different skills,” says Read, who was born and raised in Johannesburg. “I personally started illustrating my cocktails because I couldn’t get the spirits to make them, and then a blog picked them

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up and I started publishing them.”

She also says that during the lockdowns, people in South Africa started making pineapple beer, a traditional old-school homemade beer that older generations of South Africans used to make. “The tradition came to life again, so that’s pretty cool,” she says.

For 14 years Read has been behind the bar, designing cocktail menus, training bartenders, and “making mischief in a traditionally male-dominated environment” (as she says) everywhere from India to the Maldives to South Africa.

She built and ran a bar called Anti Establishment, the first craft cocktail bar in Johannesburg, which to this day is still one of her favorite menus she has created. Among her other favorite bars where she has worked include The Office in the Greenside suburb of Joburg; Six Cocktail Bar in the city’s Melville neighborhood; Rika in Hyderabad, India; and the Crossroads in the Maldives.

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60 ml (2 oz.) spiced rum 5 ml (0.2 oz.) Fabbri cherry syrup 10 ml (0.35 oz.) cherry liqueur 80 ml (2.7 oz.) fresh pressed beetroot juice ½ bar spoon wasabi paste 3 dashes Angostura bitters ➜ Served in a martini chiller glass with a mini forest in the bottom, filled with grass-infused water base and dry ice, so that when the martini glass has been removed the smell of a forest is released from the bottom glass, and as the smoke lifts the tiny forest is revealed.

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RTD

FINALLY, A REASON TO DRINK WATER

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hile hard seltzers continue to dominate the ready-to-drink market, a new RTD has emerged as an alternative to carbonated alcoholic beverages.

FUNNY WATER is a naturally flavored still water with no bubbles, featuring a 3.75% ABV, antioxidants and electrolytes to promote better hydration, at only 80 calories.

FUNNY WATER is the brainchild of PJ Loughran and Jake Vogel, who both saw an opportunity for a non-carbonated, low-ABV alternative in a market increasingly dominated by hard seltzers and craft beers. Additionally, Loughran is a veteran of the music festival industry, having led creative and marketing for some of the biggest events in the US, including Bonnaroo (Manchester, TN) and Outside Lands (San Francisco, CA).

He recognized a unique opportunity to provide fans a beverage experience that helps promote better hydration habits.

Loughran said, “At the festivals, we provided ample hydration stations and water refill areas, but the reality is that when you’re listening to your favorite bands in an incredible technicolor environment, it’s very easy to forget to take proper care of yourself. We hope FUNNY

WATER serves as a healthy alternative, allowing everyone to socialize longer and safer.”

Loughran continued, reflecting on the product’s inception, “We were amazed when we first began developing the product that wine was essentially the entry point for non-carbonated alcoholic drinks from an ABV perspective. If you’re not a fan of bubbles and the bloat that often comes with carbonation, your starting point was typically 14%. We saw a unique opportunity to fill this void,

creating a lower alcohol entry point for a widely underserved consumer.”

FUNNY WATER will be available in 12 oz. variety packs featuring three flavors: Watermelon, Citrus, and Cucumber Mint. The beverage is most similar in taste to a spa water with alcohol. The drink is very light and refreshing and with its low ABV levels, the alcohol is barely noticeable.

FUNNY WATER will be available starting in late October/early November.

We saw a unique opportunity to fill this void, creating a lower alcohol entry point for a widely underserved consumer.”

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Place cutlets on grill until lightly browned and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Place cutlets on a serving platter and sprinkle with reserved chopped scallion greens and chopped cilantro.

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