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now includes Kahlúa French Vanilla, Kahlúa Hazelnut, Kahlúa Peppermint Mocha, Kahlúa Especial and Kahlúa Mocha. • Patrón XO Café — Imported by the company that brings you Patrón 100% Blue Agave Tequila, XO Café is made in Mexico from 100% agave tequila and pure, natural essence of coffee. The 70-proof liqueur is craft- ed with a minimal amount of sweetener, which makes it drier and more of a coffee-flavored tequi- la than a typical liqueur. • Midori —A Japanese liqueur produced by Suntory that is made from a base of neutral spirits and proprietary honey- dew melon flavors. Midori is bottled at 42 proof. • Royale Chambord Liqueur de France — Now 25 years after its debut, Chambord is crafted in the Loire Valley on a base of pre- mium grape spirits that is infused with a mixture of fresh small black raspberries, herbs and other fruits. Chambord mixes with just about everything associated with summer. Make raspberry lemonades, iced teas or margaritas. It’s often promoted in martinis, iced coffees and raspberry daiquiris. In the hands of the inspired, Chambord has no creative limitations. • Southern Comfort — An American liqueur produced since 1874 from a base of grain neutral spirits and flavored with peach liqueur, fresh peach and citrus extracts. Southern Comfort is bottled at 70 and 100 proofs. In the summer of 2010, the brand launched Southern Comfort Lime. A line extension introduced last year features lime fla- vor and is bottled at 55 proof. A new pepper flavor is slated to soon be released. • Tuaca — The formula for the liqueur is believed to have originated sometime during the Italian Renaissance in the 16th Century. Tuaca is to this day made according to the original formula. However, the exact processes employed—according to the com- pany—remain a closely guarded secret. It’s comprised of vanilla, herbs, spices, citrus essence and sugar blended on a foundation of fine, barrel-aged Italian brandy. The brandies selected by the master distiller range in age between 3 to 10 years. The 100% natural liqueur is bottled at 35% alcohol by volume (70 proof). s SUMMERDrink Sensations Social hosts are often looking to make a few special cocktails for a party or occasion, but lack familiarity with the process. A few timely suggestions may make all the difference. To that end, here are several drinks ideal for summer promotion that derive their identity from liqueurs. Chocolate Covered Banana Tall 16 ounce glass, chilled Pour ingredients into iced blender canister 1 3/4 oz. Baileys Irish Cream 1 oz. Crème de Banana 1 oz. chocolate syrup 1/2 ripe banana 2 large scoops vanilla ice cream Banana slices and drizzle of chocolate syrup Combine all ingredients in an iced blender canister. Blend contents thoroughly and pour into tall, chilled glass. Garnish with banana slices and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Galana Wine glass, chilled Pour ingredients into an iced mixing glass 2 oz. GranGala Triple Orange Liqueur 1 oz. Flor de Caña Rum 1-2 dashes orange bitters .5 oz. Monin Cranberry Syrup 2 pieces of Ruby Red grapefruit (peel only) Fresh cranberries In a mixing glass add grapefruit, cranberry syrup and muddle. Add 1 scoop of ice and then GranGala, rum and bitters. Shake well and pour into a wine glass. Garnish with cranberries. Rocks glass, ice Build in glass 1 1/2 oz. Coffee Heering 1/2 oz. Cointreau 1/4 oz. lime juice 1/2 oz. lemon juice 3/4 oz. egg white Orange twist Combine all ingredients in an iced mixing glass and shake contents vigorously. Strain the drink over ice into a rocks glass and garnish with an orange twist. Pick-Me-Up Summer Sour Raspberry Margarita Large cocktail glass, chilled Rim glass with sugar (optional) Pour ingredients into iced blender canister 1 oz. Tequila 3/4 oz. Grand Marnier 3/4 oz. Chambord 1/2 cup raspberries 1 oz. fresh lime juice 2 oz. sweetned lemon juice Lime wedge garnish Combine all ingredients in an iced blender canister. Blend contents thoroughly and pour into tall, chilled glass. Garnish with a lime wedge. 36 • Beverage Dynamics • www.beveragedynamics.com • July/August 2011 Created by Leo Ramirez, T Lounge, Ft. Lauderdale, FL rina Specialty of Alexander Liberman, Ma’ Kai & The Association Bars in Los Angeles