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Mixologists make cocktails for the Bombay Sapphire-themed lunch at August on July 22, 2011. Photo by Chris Kridler, chriskridler.com
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Red and Yellow Snapper cocktail at the lunch at August on July 22, 2011. Photo by Chris Kridler, chriskridler.com
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Grilled quail was glazed with honey and accompanied by Sapphire gin-fermented red pepper and Louisiana popcorn rice. Photo by Chris Kridler, chriskridler.com
Meanwhile, the gin allowed the mixologists to play extensively with sweet and savory flavors, as in the gazapacho-like Red and Yellow Snapper that started the meal. Herbal flavors were abundant. And all of it was beautiful.