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Meet the Contestants
Bartenders from trend-setting clubs, bars and lounges nationwide submitted some very provocative citrus-infused cocktail recipes.
For those of you over the age of 21 who are ready to invigorate your cocktail repertoire, try these two stunning finalist blends, ripe with creativity.
The Runner-Up
From Glass Bar in New York and bartender Vanessa Vega:
About Vanessa
SUNKIST STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
| 1 Large, Ripe Strawberry, quartered |
| 3 Sunkist® Lemon Wedges |
| 1/2 tsp. Fine Sugar |
1 1/2 ozs. STOLI STRASBERI
(strawberry vodka) |
| 1/2 oz. Triple Sec |
| Club Soda |
- Mix the strawberry, lemon wedges & sugar. Fill with ice.
- Pour vodka and triple sec. Shake vigorously.
- Top with club soda.
www.glassloungenyc.com
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The Winner
From Yi Cuisine in Los Angeles and bartender James O'Shea:
About James
SUNKIST LEMONASIA
2 ozs. KETEL ONE CITROEN
(or other citrus vodka) |
| 2 ozs. OAKHAGURA Cold Sake |
| 1 1/2 ozs. Triple Sec |
| 1 oz. Fresh Sunkist® Lemon Juice |
| Splash of Sweet and Sour |
| Sugar-Rimmed Martini Glass |
- Shake all ingredients and serve in a sugar-rimmed martini glass.
- Garnish with floating SunkistŪ lemon slice or a lemon twist.
www.yicuisine.com |
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