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Gingerly Speaking Three South Bayers seek out summer refreshment with the help of a little ginger beer. Which one of these local cocktails spiced things up the most? THE JUDGES JONNY PERDUE
JILL JENSEN
Marketing Director, Hermosa Beach
Musician, Hermosa Beach
Director of Development, Hermosa Beach
PHOTOGRAPHED BY JEFF BERTING
CHERICE TATUM
PALOMA EN LA PLAYA
WINNER!
HERRADURA BLANCO, GRAPEFRUIT, LIME, GINGER BEER AND A SUGAR RIM
THE STRAND HOUSE, Manhattan Beach Cherice: Simplistic approach, beautiful ombre color. Jill: Light and just enough sweetness. Jonny: Good, refreshing. Score: 8.6
LA PAZ
AGA VIE, GRAPEFRUIT LIQUEUR, LIME, GINGER BEER AND PEACH AROMATICS
DÍA DE CAMPO, Hermosa Beach Jill: At first it’s subtle, then the ginger comes as an aftertaste. Jonny: Classy, light, summery. Cherice: A bit too sweet for my liking. Score: 8
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SHANGRI-LA-LA-LA
HANGER ONE BUDDHA’S HAND VODKA, AMARO, MARKET BERRIES, HOUSE GINGER BEER AND LIME
R10, Redondo Beach Cherice: Strong ginger that lingers in the after-bite. Jill: This drink is more earthy. A little citrus would bring the summer in. Jonny: I like the raspberry. Score: 7
SUMMER 2014, SOUTHBAY
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