Russian Standard Vodka® and the United States Bartender Guild (USBG) named Alexander Velez as Grand Prize winner of the first ‘Emotion In A Glass’ national bartender competition. The competition honors the ever-evolving trends in cocktail culture, and for the very first time, creates a new way to experience emotion – in a cocktail glass. More than 100 bartenders from across the country submitted innovative drinks, including HAPPINESS, LOVE, and PRIDE – but it was PASSION that rose to the top. The delicate balance of flavors in Velez’s PASSION cocktail appealed to the expert panel, landing him national coverage in the FOOD & WINE® magazine November 2011 issue and an educational trip for two to Russia. The trip includes a private, VIP tour of the Russian Standard Vodka $60 million state of the art distillery in St. Petersburg. Jeff Josenhans, a mixologist from San Diego, California, created a special Russian Standard Vodka HAPPINESS cocktail.
PASSION
Created by Alexander Velez. Santa Fe, New Mexico (Winner)
1.5 oz. Russian Standard Vodka
2 oz. Organic Jasmine Tea (warm)
1 oz. 1979 Don PX Pedro Ximenez® Gran Reserva
1 oz. Grand Marnier® Cuvee du Centenaire
1.5 tsp. Organic Fig Puree
.25 oz. Lemon Juice
10 drops Rhubarb Bitters
Method: Mix all ingredients (except the Bitters) in a mixing glass with no ice. Stir and double strain through a mesh strainer to remove the fig seeds. Add bitters and garnish.
Garnish: Organic Figs soaked in Pedro Ximenez skewered on a tea tree scented toothpick.
HAPPINESS
Created by Jeff Josenhans. San Diego, California
3 oz. Russian Standard Vodka
2 oz. Rouge Vermouth
3 oz. Fresh Pressed Cherry Juice
.5 oz. Fresh Pressed Lemon Juice
1 oz. Egg White
Muddled Fresh Anise
Muddle fresh anise in Boston shaker. Add all other ingredients and shake vigorously.
Strain into glass and garnish with fresh cherries.
More information at: www.RussianStandardVodka.com.
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