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FEATURED DRINKS
Santé Magazine “Shake Up a Winner” cocktail contest winners:

GRAND PRIZE
Yellow Trumpet by Ektoras Binikos, head bartender/mixologist, Aureole Restaurant, New York City

“I like the masculine, dark smokiness of the Korbel as it marries wonderfully with the feminine, bright, and romantic fruit of pisco. At first sip, we discover the seductive aroma of the Muscat grapes in pisco, followed by the long, tobacco-like finish of the Korbel Brandy, which completes the experience. The amber color of Korbel Brandy, mixed with lime juice and egg whites, satisfies the eye by creating a darkish tempera-like yellow color, reminding me of the color of the yellow trumpet flower.”

• 1 egg white
• 1 oz. Korbel Brandy
  1 oz. pisco (preferably an aromatic one such as “ABA” from Chile)
  1 oz. fresh lime juice
  1 oz. simple syrup
  4 drops bitters (preferably Regan’s or Agnostura)
  Lemon twist garnish
  
  
• In an ice-filled martini shaker, add egg white and shake well. Add the Korbel Brandy, pisco, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker with the egg white and shake thouroughly. Pour into a 6-ounce Riesling glass. Add the bitters on top of cocktail and garnish with a lemon twist.

FRIST PRIZE
Fleur D’Apry (Apricot Blossom) by Drew Levinson, beverage manager, Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas

“I was looking for flavors to represent the season, and I’ve always enjoyed brandies with the flavors of stone fruits. Apricot was a great complement to the Korbel. The Korbel Brandy flavor is clean and fresh and is not overly oak driven; this characteristic supports the flavors of the lemon, apricot, and agave, which is exactly what a well-made spirit should do—support the other flavors, not overpower them.”

• 1 1/2 oz. Korbel Brandy
  1 oz. Marie Brizard Apry Liqueur
  1 1/2 oz. fresh lemon sour
  1 oz. agave nectar
  Dash orange bitters
  1 – 2 lemon zests
  Dried apricot and lemon twist garnishes
  
  Combine the first six ingredients in an ice-filled shaker. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled 10-ounce cocktail glass that has been zested with lemon. Garnish with a dried apricot and a lemon twist.

SECOND PRIZE
Asian Spice Ginger Fizz by Jennifer Wayland, pastry chef, Roxiticus Golf Club, Mendham, New Jersey

“I really love spice and fruit, and I had just poached some pears in the syrup recipe I later used for the cocktail. The Korbel Brandy and Champagne really worked with the combination. Korbel Brandy has a nice full flavor with a hint of sweetness in the finish, [which] married well with the fruit and spice. The slight sweetness of the Korbel Brandy, incorporated with the spice of the ginger syrup and the pear nectar, makes for a nice spicy, floral palate. The champagne bubbles make it fun.”

• 2 oz. Asian ginger spice syrup
  2 oz. Korbel Brandy
  3 oz. pear nectar
  1-2 oz. Korbel Brut Champagne
  
• Prepare the Asian ginger spice syrup and allow to cool (see recipe below). Fill shaker with ice and combine the Korbel Brandy, pear nectar, and Asian ginger spice syrup. Shake well and strain into an 8-oounce champagne flute. Top with Korbel Brut Champagne.
  
  “Asian Ginger Spice Syrup”
  2 oz. ginger, diced
  1 vanilla bean, split
  8 oz. water
  1 cup sugar
  2 pieces star anise
  5 Szechuan peppercorns
• Combine all ingredients in saucepan. Bring to a boil and turn off heat after two minutes. Steep 15 minutes and strain into a glass measuring cup. Cool completely before use.

BRANDY DRINKS

• Alexander
  3 measures Korbel Brandy
  1 measure dark crème de cacao
  2 measures cream
  Pinch of grated nutmeg
• 
  Shake all ingredients and pour into chilled cocktail glass. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
  
  
  Between the Sheets
  1 oz. Korbel Brandy
  1 oz. orange flavored liqueur
  1 oz. light rum
  1 tsp. lemon juice
  Crushed ice
  
  Fill mixing glass with crushed ice. Add liquid ingredients. Shake and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice cubes.

VSOP DRINKS

• Dirty Momma
  1 oz. Korbel Brandy
  1 oz. coffee liqueur
  1 oz. vodka
  1 oz. half and half
  
  Pour ingredients over ice and stir.
  
  
  Keoke Coffee
  1 1/2 oz. Korbel Brandy
  1/2 oz. coffee liqueur
  1/2 oz. dark crème de cacao
  
  In a coffee mug, mix Korbel Brandy, coffee liqueur and crème de cacao. Fill with fresh brewed black coffee. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

XS DRINKS

• XS Georgia
  1 1/2 oz. XS
  3 oz. ginger ale
  
  Pour into rocks glass with ice and garnish with a wedge of lime.
  
  
  XS Island Breeze
  1 oz. XS
  5 oz. cranberry juice
  
  Combine in a tall glass over ice. Stir well.
  
  
  XS Mojito II
  1 1/2 oz. XS
  1/2 oz. lime juice
  1 tsp. sugar
  2 oz. soda Water
  3-4 sprigs of mint
  
  Place mint sprig in bottom of 10 oz. glass. Fill with crushed ice. Add XS, sugar, lime juice, stir, and add soda. Garnish with mint leaf.
  
  
  XS Splash
  2 oz. XS
  1 oz. orange juice
  1 oz. cranberry juice
  1 oz. pineapple juice
  Splash of lemon-lime soda
  
  Combine ingredients in a hurricane glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange wedge and a cherry.