» Gin — Plymouth English Gin is one of the originals, dating back to the 1700s. Its Sloe Gin, however, is new, launched in Miami this May. Made from the sloe berry, it has a different taste profile, adding a very smooth and fruity flavor to the traditional juniper notes. The berry gives it a reddish color, and it mixes nicely with fresh fruit juices.
Distributor: Absolut Spirits, Miami
Price: $30
Behind the bar at: The Martini Bar, 5701 Sunset Drive, Miami
» Vodka — Gold Flakes Supreme is an ultrapremium, quadruple-distilled vodka made with actual, and edible, 24-karat gold flakes that glitter in the bottle. It’s produced and bottled in France and just recently available in the U.S.
Distributor: Shaw-Ross International Importers, Miramar
Price: $60
Behind the bar at: Dallas Inn, 10499 SE 178th Place, Summerfield in Marion County
» Rum — OLO Premium Brazilian Rum is so new to the area that it’s only being test-marketed in Tampa right now. It will launch statewide July 1. Two varieties are available: Spiced and Silver. Silver is a crisp white rum crafted
in the style of the Brazilian cachaca — distilled from fresh Brazilian sugar cane. Spiced has notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.
Distributor: Constellation Spirits, Tampa
Price: $20 and $22
Behind the bar at: Fly Bar & Restaurant, 1202 Franklin St., Tampa