Elegant & Timeless

Question 1

New Slang

Answer 1

Ketel One, La Quintinye vermouth Blanc, Alvear Pale Cream Sherry, Pernod Absinthe

Absinthe on the nose, adds nuance - Blanc vermouth & sherry shine through - “wet martini” (vermouth forward)

Question 2

Problem Child

Answer 2

Moletto Tomato Gin, Dolin Blanc vermouth, Hayman’s Old Tom Gin, Giffard Piment d’Espelette, olive brine, saline

Puttanesca-inspired flavors - neat juicy, spicy pepper notes - savory, salty gin martini

Question 3

Spirit Quest

Answer 3

Highland Park 12, Hayman’s Sloe Gin, Clear Creek Plum, simple, acid phosphate, soda

Stone fruit notes - effervescent scotch highball riff

Question 4

Redemption Arc

Answer 4

Family Jones Juniper Jones Earl Grey Gin, Carpano Antica sweet vermouth, Nieport Dry White Port, China China Bigallet, Giffard White Crème de Cacao

Martinez riff - bergamot notes, orange from China China, slightly sweet - velvety, dark flavor

Question 5

Pixee Pecala

Answer 5

Del Maguey Puebla, Rhine Hall Mango Eau de Vie, Ancho Reyes Chile, Aperol, Cocchi VDT

Smokey, spicy, vegetal with bitter notes - reminiscent of dried mango dipped in Tajin

Question 6

Care Package

Answer 6

Clear Creek 8 Year Apple Brandy, Avua Amburana Cachaça, Forthave Red Bitter, Cocchi VDT, Haykin acid

Apple on the front, ends bitter, slightly earthy from cachaca - fall Negroni riff