Museum Sponsors

We would like to recognize those companies and individuals who have played a critical roll in making sure that The Museum Of The American Cocktail™ has the necessary resources to be able to provide it's members with an accurate and engaging experience. Without their support it would be impossible for us to have taken on this project.

Patrons

These people have donated $20,000 or more to the museum this year:

				Remy Cointreau
				The innovation of the Cointreau family for over 150 years has made Cointreau one of the world's most famous and successful liqueurs. Today, Cointreau is sold in more than 200 countries. Thirteen million bottles are sold every year... that's over 350 million glasses of Cointreau! It is the authentic choice of many top bartenders, and you will always find Cointreau in the smartest and most fashionable bars.

Corporate Sponsors

A corporate sponsor is a beverage company or hotel/bar chain that has donated $12,000 to the museum this year:

				Finlandia
				Finlandia Vodka was the first imported vodka to the US in 1970. Finlandia is produced from its beautiful resources in Finland, including, pure glacial spring water and the finest six-row barley grown under the long days and white nights of the Finnish summer. The pure, crisp taste of Finlandia Vodka is what makes it unique and one of the top premium vodka brands in the world.

				Plymouth Gin
				First distilled in 1793 in Plymouth, England, Plymouth Gin is steeped in history. It is the only gin with a Protected Designation of Origin, which distinguishes Plymouth Gin by requiring it be distilled in only one location -- within the ancient walls of Plymouth, England at the Black Friar's Distillery. Also of note, Plymouth Gin is featured in the first and oldest dry martini recipe documented in 1896 in Stuart's Fancy Drinks and How to Mix Them.

Sponsors

These individuals, companies, or corporations, have donated $7,000 to the museum this year:

				BarSol Pisco
				The #1 Pisco exported from Peru in 2005, Barsol Pisco is a clear spirit, distilled from muscat style grapes that vary in intensities of aromas and flavors. Produced by one of the oldest and traditional pisco producers in Peru Bodega San Isidro - dating back to the late 1800s, Barsol has unique characteristics acquired from a careful fermentation and single distillation process in copper alambic pots, resulting in a superior premium Pisco. It is extremely versatile, perfect alternative for making exotic cocktails or sipping after dinner.

				Bols
				Bols, the worlds oldest distiller was founded by the Bols family back in the 17th century in Amsterdam. The Bols family immediately started to earn a living through distilling and wine trading, but it was Lucas, born in 1652, who really took Bols to the market place for the first time. Taking advantage of the fact that the 17th century was a golden age for Dutch traders, Lucas was able to expand the premises until he had a large distillery with six stills. From these small scale beginnings, Bols has grown to become the manufacturer of some of the worlds finest liqueurs, gins/jenevers and vodkas, sold in 110 countries around the world. Purity and quality are the watchwords of the Bols brand. The company motto, which dates back to the Bols family origins, is Semper Idem, which means Always the Same. This reflects an strong obsession and commitment to producing liqueurs, gins and vodka to the same high quality that continues into the modern day.

				Depaz Rhum

				Domaine de Canton
				Each bottle of Domaine de Canton begins with the selection of only the finest, fresh baby Vietnamese ginger. The baby ginger is peeled and cut by hand and then, in Jarnac, at the center of France's cognac region, it is macerated with a blend of herbs and spices to unlock its fresh essence. Domaine de Canton is made in small batches by hand and, therefore, mass quantities are not possible. Each batch of Domaine de Canton boasts a distinctly bright, fresh, yet rich and complex ginger flavor.

				Hendricks Gin

				Jose Cuervo Platino Tequila

				Kold Draft
				KOLD-DRAFT is renowned for providing the highest quality, slowest melting ice to the most discerning of clientele. Well known for its signature large cubes, KOLD-DRAFT machines are utilized by the world's leading mixologists and found in many of the premier restaurants and nightclubs. It's not ICE if it's not KOLD!

				Maker's Mark

				Pernod
				Pernod is an aniseed-flavored liqueur. It gets its characteristic flavor from the star anise spice and the licorice plant. However, Pernod has a delicate flavor that makes it easier to appreciate and blend. It also clouds up with the addition of water, turning an almond green that resembles its original inspiration, absinthe. Today, Pernod is not only a delicious aperitif but also a versatile ingredient in numerous cocktails and dishes.

				Sagatiba
				Experience Brazils national spirit, refined to perfection. Sagatiba, the worlds first premium Cachaça, is multidistilled to retain distinct fresh cane characteristics with a soft aroma thats smooth, lively, and delicate. The unique production process fuses more than 400 years of tradition with advanced technology. Sagatiba is perfect for Caipirinhas, highly versatile in classic cocktails, and uniquely crafted to inspire creative mixology. While immensely popular in its native Brazil, Sagatiba has been embraced in key cocktail markets in the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Portugal, and is now found in over a dozen countries worldwide since its creation in 2004.

				Skyy Vodka

				The Perfect Pureé of Napa Valley
				Since the product first became available in 1989, The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley® has grown from eight to nearly thirty flavors. Thousands of chefs and kitchen professionals across the country have come to count on the high quality and consistency of The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley®.

Services Rendered

We would also like to recognize those companies and individuals who have diligently worked hard and helping us meet a variety of needs of the museum by generously providing us with services or supplies this year that have been invaluable in helping us with our exhibits, projects, and events:

				Ardent Spirits

				DrinkBoy.com
				DrinkBoy.com is a website that since 1998 has been dedicated to providing clear and concise information about the art of the cocktail. In addition to the hand-picked listing of cocktails, and articles that focus on the helping people understand it's culinary potential, the website also hosts a discussion forum where many of the worlds leading bartenders and mixologists gather to share insights, information, and inspiration. " To truly appreciate and respect the culinary potential of the cocktail, it is critical to understand it's origins and it's history. I feel that the Museum of the American Cocktail provides the general public with an excellent and unique opportunity to really comprehend what the cocktail is, and can be." -Robert Hess www.DrinkBoy.com You can visit the website at http://www.DrinkBoy.com, and participate in the online discussion forum at http://groups.msn.com/drinkboy.

				Imbibe Magazine

				KingCocktail.com

				Liquid Relations
				An agency dedicated to the creation of life changing cocktail and spirit service experiences.

				New York Bar Show
				Located in the Heart of New York City, The Bar Show is the Only Trade Show specifically for Professionals representing the Bar, Nightclub, Restaurant, and Liquor Store Industry. The Bar Show means business!

				Sante

				Sante Restaurant Symposium
				2008 Sante Restaurant Symposium, June 1-4, 2008, The Equinox, Manchester, VT Economics, Environment, Employees: Meeting the 21st-Century Challenge The Sante Restaurant Symposium is the most comprehensive and compelling conference of its kind, designed specifically for fine-dining and upscale-casual hospitality professionals who want to increase profits, stay on top of trends, and learn from and network with the most successful restaurateurs in the industry. Register today by calling 800.493.9585 or visit http://www.isantemagazine.com/symposium_attendees.html

				Tales of the Cocktail

	Saluting a Great American Tradition An Educated and Responsible Approach to the Art of the Cocktail SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS