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July/August 2016 •
CONTENTS
July/August 2016 • Vol. 27 No. 5
On The Cover :
Mixologist Brian Van Flandern
in front of the Seabourn Quest
Photography by:
Seabourn/William Hereford
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features
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July/August 2016 •
14 Gin's New Wave
Contemporary styles and superpremium expressions are driving sales of the spirit;
here's how bars and restaurants are marketing and mixing with gin today
By Thomas Henry Strenk
24 Developing Seasonal Drink Menus
More operators are changing up their beverage programs with the calendar; we look at
why and how they're doing it
By Jack Robertiello
28 Riesling, Redefi ned
Why operators and guests are embracing the many styles of
this classic, aromatic and food-friendly white-wine varietal
By Kelly Magyarics
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Seabourn Sets
Sail With New
Beverage Program
How Brian Van Flandern has
revamped the cocktails on the
luxury cruise line's fl eet
By Kyle Swartz
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