CONTENTS June 2011 Vol. 22 No. 5
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30 FEATURES 24 Cool Rummings
Flavored or mixed, rum is still growing. By Kelly Magyarics
30 Cheers 2011 Benchmark Awards
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ON THE COVER: An assortment of rum-based drinks. Photography by Pat Mazzera
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This year’s best cocktail lounge, wine and beer bars. By Michael Granberry, Kelly Magyarics and Monica Kass Rogers
36 Spirit Guides Consulting mixologists provide a valuable service. By Monica Kass Rogers
40 Summer Beer and Seasonal Styles are Hot
Festive beers are just in time for warm weather. By Lucy Saunders
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