Flamingo Liquors Florida Chills Out With Ikon True Russian Vodka

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Armelio, the owner of Flamingo Liquors in Pembroke Pines, Florida was kind enough to send us this photo of Ikon Vodka displayed in their vodka section. Flamingo is a great liquor store for not only buying Ikon True Russian Vodka but all your wine, beer and spirit needs. Drop buy for fast and friendly service!

Flamingo Liquors
12117 Pembroke Road
Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
954-430-8896

Jasmine's House Pour is Ikon True Russian Vodka

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Jasmine Lounge in Wilmington Delaware uses Ikon Vodka as their house pour. Quadruple Distilled and Filtered over 140 years of russian vodka history in every bottle.

Jasmine Lounge is the newest and hottest edition to the Wilmington Nightlife Scene!!! Nestled next to the fabulous Jasmine Restaurant and Sushi Bar, the lounge boasts a beautiful interior, crisp sound system, great beats, and amazing drinks!

The lounge is also a great space for private parties, special events, corporate meetings and much more! Contact us to book your next event!

http://www.jasminelounge.com

Ikon True Russian Vodka Sample

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Here it is a sample of Ikon True Russian Vodka on The Real Happy Hour.

http://www.everclearchannel.com/Audio/TRHH-IKON-PG.mp3

Wine Magazine UK Looks @ Ikon Vodka

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David Bloom of Wine Magazine UK writes of Ikon True Russian Vodka
Palate: “This is really super clean stuff. Medium weight with good vanilla/cream feel, it has a spicy needly finish with a fresh touch of citrus. Ikon vodka is above average stuff that would be good neat or in delicate cocktails, where the vodka flavor is important.”

Hi Time Wines Always Keeps Ikon True Russian Vodka in Stock

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Hi Time Wines with the largest climate controlled retail wine cellar on the West Coasts stocks Ikon True Russian Vodka.

Since 1957, Hi-Time Wine Cellars has provided the best selection of quality import and domestic wines, spirits and beers all at competitive prices

You can even by Ikon True Russian Vodka online @

http://www.hitimewine.com

Hi-Time Wine Cellars 250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Store Hours: Sunday 10am -7pm Mon-Wed 9am-8pm Thurs-Sat 9am-9pm

Hi Time Wines is a great place to buy Ikon True Russian Vodka!

Wine X Magazine Likes Ikon Vodka's Chilled Legs

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According to Wine X Magazine. Ikon True Russian Vodka is:

“Like runnin' your hand up the back of a supermodel's leg - smooth, sexy and makes you wanna dive right in! “Wine X Magazine
www.winexmagazine.com

Ikon Vodka Ice Sculpture @Artista Restaurant in Houston

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The Giant Ikon True Russian Vodka Ice Sculpture was for the Houston Consular Forum. It was a great night held at The Artista Restaurant and everyone had a great time enjoying ice cold shots of Ikon True Russian Vodka

Episode 14 of The Real Happy Hour is Ready For Download

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It's hot off the digital presses - Jan 20, 2006.

Join the cast as they kick back for an off-the-corporate-record episode, fueled by Ikon Vodka Martinis.

Ikon Vodka Martini
3 ounces Ikon Vodka
A splash of dry vermouth
1 or 2 olives
Ice
Pour a splash of vermouth into empty shaker, swish around and pour out. Fill shaker half full of ice. Add 3 ounces of Ikon True Russian Vodka. Shake lightly, strain into pre-chilled martini glass. Garnish with olives. Get ready for your personal revolution!

Down load it now @ www.therealhappyhour.com or itunes

Alcohol Reviews.Com Got Something to Say About Ikon True Russian Vodka

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Everybody is familiar with Absolut, Ketel, and the other big names of the vodka world. Here we take a look at some lessor known brands. But don't conflate their relatively (and perhasp monetary) obscurity with lack of quality. One needs only say "the King of Beers" to show that big sales and high quality don't necessarily coincide.

Ikon Vodka (80 proof) is made in Russia and has won a number of medals for excellence in the past few years. Nose Ikon and you'll be hard pressed to detect a scent. A hint of toffee, perhaps? All too often vodka has a stiff alcohol ester- not so with Ikon. In that sense, it out Ketel's Ketel One. In the mouth Ikon is very mild, with just a hint of mineral and toffee taste. Super smooth.
(Rating ***3/4)

Ikon Vodka to be featured in Gloss Magazine

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Ikon True Russian Vodka will be featued in the January 27th issue of Gloss Magazine.

Gloss Magazine is San Francisco's premier lifestyle resource for the gay community.
Gloss Magazine can be found in over 250 locations in San Francisco, San Jose, The East Bay, Sacremento, The Russian River and West Hollywood.
For more information about Gloss Magazine
http://www.sfgloss.com/

Episode 14 Ikon on The Real Happy Hour

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Episode 14 of The Real Happy hour is in the can. By all accounts it will be a great show when it podcasts on January 20th. Check it out @ www.therealhappyhour.com or on itunes

Wine Enthusiast Magazine's Inside Scoop On Ikon True Russian Vodka

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Here is what Wine Enthusiast Magazine thinks of Ikon Vodka.

"Inside Scoop: As super and ultrapremium vodkas' popularity continue to score major profit-margin points for distillers, the age of $15 unflavored vodka seems like a generation ago. There are, however, a handful of really good values left. IKON and Seagram's Platinum are all well below $20 and all taste as though they are priced above it."

The Rock Fish's Ikon Bloody Mary

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Bottomless Bloody Mary $6
Spicy or Regular made with Ikon Vodka and topped with your choice of celery, pickled asparagus, hot pickled green beans, pickled green tomatoes, pickled okra, green olives, blue cheese-stuffed olives, garlic-stuffed olives, pepperoncinis, lime and/or lemon. Limitless when ordering a brunch entree.

Additional Info
HoursMon - Wed 11:30 am - 12:00 am
Thurs - Sat 11:30 am - 1:30 am
Sunday 10:00 am - 12:00 am

Sunday Brunch with Live Jazz
10:00 am - 3:00 pm


Address 400 Sixth Street
Annapolis, MD 21403

Contact Us 410-267-1800
therockfish@rockfishmd.com
www.rockfishmd.com

The Rockfish is located in Annapolis, Maryland. We are a full-service bar and restaurant serving the finest seafood, steaks, burgers and more.

Ikon Vodka Beverage Warehouse LA

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Durrell @ Beverage Warehouse in LA sent us this shot of Ikon True Russian Vodka on the shelves. Beverage Warehouse is a fantastic store in LA which has a great selection of products and they deliver!

4935 Mc Connell Ave #21, Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 306-2822 FAX (310) 821-4555
www.BeverageWarehouse.com

Regular Business Hours
MONDAY - SATURDAY 9am-6pm
SUNDAY 10am-4pm

Joe Saglimbeni Fine Wines in Austin Sells Ikon True Russian Vodka

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Voted Best Wine Store In San Antonio!
Joe Saglimbeni Fine Wines,
Carries Ikon Vodka
The best selection, the best prices, the best service!
10 Wonderful Rooms Comprising Over 5000 Square Feet!
Everyday Discount prices!

638 W. Rhapsody Suite 1 San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 349-5149 Fax: (210) 349-3004

http://www.jsfinewine.com/

Ikon True Russian Vodka Gear

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Ikon True Russian Vodka Gear available
@ http://www.cafepress.com/goldengem.41878349

T Shirts $15

Sapphire's in Knoxville Rocks an Ikon Vodka Martini

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Sapphire's an eclectic and hip urban eatery in Knoxville carries a sophisticated Ikon Martini. Their Blue Sapphire Martini is made with Ikon True Russian Vodka and a 2.25-carat blue sapphire. Check out Sapphire's in Knoxville for their excellent food menu and an excellent drink selections
www.saphhire-knoxville.com
428 S Gay Street
Knoxville, TN

Ikon True Russian Vodka to be Podcast on "The Real Happy Hour"

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Ikon True Russian Vodka will be featured on an upcoming episode of "The Real Happy Hour"


Are you new to The Real Happy Hour podcast? TRHH is an outrageous comedy series that is conceived and produced in the unlikely rural setting of Low Point, Illinois. The show parodies the idea of a small town, middle-America showbiz enterprise, a podcast, of humble beginnings, that somehow draws a group of media industry misfits for a staff. This unlikely blend of childhood friends sharing drinks and laughs, with a bizarre roster of pseudo-celebrity caricatures makes for a surprisingly funny, offbeat and entertaining show.

www.therealhappyhour.com

California Wine And Food Magazine Talks About Ikon Vodka

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California Food And Wine Magazine had nothing but praise for Ikon Vodka in their review......

Russians for an Evening
By Dan Clarke

And what does a wine reviewer do on his day off?
Last Friday one of them attempted to stretch his wings. Maybe expanding the education of his tastebuds would be a better way to put it. Analyzing upwards of 1,000 newly-released wines each year is part of being a wine writer. It’s not the worst duty I’ve ever had to suffer, but after a while, sipping the latest delivery of yet one more Chardonnay or Merlot gets tedious. So when a bottle of Ikon Russian vodka was delivered recently it piqued my palate, you might say.

California Wine and Food and Taste California Travel review wines. We have no plans to initiate regular reviews of spirits. But we’re not unfamiliar with beverages other than wine. When the vodka was delivered it seemed appropriate to put together a tasting panel of sorts—preferably people who drink vodka more often than I do. Several friends and colleagues agreed to convene at my house for a Happy Hour or two. I put out some nibbles and Gary and Marge arrived with olives, cheeses and pate. It was all tasty stuff, but maybe not authentic Russian fare. Making borscht seemed like a lot of work and really good caviar would have been pricey. Other options to “theme” the little party went unexercised. Music always helps create a mood, but what? Tchaikovsky? Nah, too heavy. Lara’s Theme from Dr. Zhivago? Pretty, but kind of sappy. Eventually we found a station on satellite radio that played great pop tunes from the 50’s and 60’s. Though everything sounded familiar we had to play a “guess the artist” game for each selection.
Maybe being Russians for an evening wasn’t the point. All but one of us were Californians, anyway. That other person had been here for about 10 days. Emiliano Scoccimarra was a houseguest who’d recently arrived from Italy. He’s a bartender from south of Rome who’s here checking out employment opportunities. Emiliano is very serious about his work. He knows his stuff and enjoys making cocktails with flair—“freestyle” is a phrase he uses to describe the theatrical moves nightclub barmen use at home. His presence meant our choices that night no longer needed to be limited to “Beer, wine or a shot of vodka?”

So we had various influences: A flashy mixologist from Campobasso, who could speak only slightly more English than the rest of us could speak Italian. A bottle of genuine Russian vodka. Some tasty appetizers. This was not the perfect environment for rigorous and analytical tasting of wine, vodka or anything else. It was, however, a combination that made for an enjoyable two or three hours.
When all were assembled, we would deal with the serious vodka tasting. Meanwhile, as folks arrived, we put Emiliano to work. He suggested we open with Vodka Sours. Maybe these wasn’t the composition that would show off the subtleties of great sippin’ vodka, but they did taste good. A late arrival opted for a Campari and soda and Emiliano dutifully prepared that, too. A trend was started. More Camparis and Vodka Sours followed.

Before the bottle of Ikon went empty I poured six of us straight vodka, but not into shot glasses. We used stemless, bell-shaped vessels about the size of an Old Fashioned glass. If there were any aroma to this vodka, these would give us the best chance of experiencing it. We didn’t have glasses of water and spit buckets in front of us, nor were there any palate-cleansing plain crackers at the table. It wasn’t the ascetic circumstances of a serious wine tasting. However, we all have pretty good palates, drink a lot of wine and are not unfamiliar with the charms of spirits, vodka included. We were having fun. All of us had enjoyed a couple of drinks on a Friday night, but we still had our wits about us.

We sniffed. We sipped. We swallowed. All agreed that it was very smooth. It went down easy. There seemed to be a little aroma and there was some taste, though not pronounced. The consensus was, “This is damn good stuff.” The two Mikes liked it, as did Gary and Marge. Emiliano seemed to approve, though I couldn’t be sure. Would I appreciate vodka more—specifically, this vodka—if I experienced more of it, I wondered? When I drink Martinis, they’re made of gin and vermouth, but I could see an Ikon Martini as worthy alternative.

Our analysis was less than scientific, but we decided that we liked the product. Besides, the exercise gave some friends the excuse to get together and have some fun. How could that be bad?

Editor’s note: If there are vodka buffs who’d like more info about this product, they can visit www.ikonvodka.net.

Look for all of California Food and Wine Magazine's Reviews and News by visiting their website @ www.californiawineandfood.com

Enjoy a Ikon Vodka Martini @ L'Entrecote de Paris in Miami

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Enjoy a little bit of France in the heart of SOBE. Featuring classic French Bistro fares like “Steak and Frites” and crème brûlée and indoor/outdoor seating. Come early for a warm and cordial atmosphere or come later for more animated night life.
Live DJ music on certain nights.

419 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 673-1002

Spice Menu (Aug. 1-Sept. 30): Dinner daily except Monday and Sunday. Closed on Monday and Sunday.

How Ikon True Russian Vodka is Made

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On the steep bluffs above the Vytaka River, near the medieval city of Kirov, stands the skeletal remains of an ancient monastery where Historical Chronicles claim the first production of vodka in Russia. For close to a thousand years vodka has flowed through Russian life and society. Not far from that ancient monastery, in 1862, Vladimir Vasilivitch Alexandrov built a distillery that became renowned throughout Russia and Europe for producing outstanding vodkas. Today, Ikon True Russian Vodka is made in that distillery, to the same exacting standards, Alexandrov demanded over 140 years ago. And with all outstanding vodkas, Ikon begins with nature's bounty, purity and harvest.

It should come as no surprise that the Ikon distillery is situated amongst the rich fields of a strong and vibrant farming community. For centuries this black earth has produced some of the finest wheat and rye in Russia. Come Harvest time, Andrey Pyssine, general manager of the Ikon Vodka distillery is out on the farms buying only the most select wheat and rye for his vodka. Pyssine selects his raw and essential ingredient for vodka with an expert eye. He can tell if the wheat and rye have received too little or too much sun by smell, taste and touch. Once Pyssine is satisfied of its quality the wheat is transported to the distillery.

The Ikon Vodka Distillery is not a giant corporate monolith. It is a modern, compact, complex comprising efficient and hygienic storage units, a testing lab and vodka production unit the size of a football stadium two stories high. The original façade of Alexandrov's creation still stands to greet workers and visitors. The factory although set in a rural almost unchanging part of Russia is high tech and the distillation facility was retooled with North American equipment 3 years ago. It employs a little over 200 workers comprising distillation technicians, food scientists and assembly line workers. These employees are fiercely loyal to their distillery because of its pedigree and ability to always produce award- wining vodka.

Early in the morning begins the process, which will turn the farmers' harvest into Ikon True Russian Vodka. The procedure will take close to week from start to finish. The wheat stored in a humidity controlled storage container on the distillery grounds is brought to the main manufacturing building where it is cleaned, washed and separated into giant cauldrons which will cook the wheat into an alcohol mash, the first of many steps into turning this raw material into Ikon Vodka. Now liquid, now with an alcohol strength closer to rocket fuel, it is pumped into long towering column stills where it will be continuously distilled 4 times. Ikon is now 190 proof and must be diluted with pure spring water. The distillery still taps into the ancient artesian water trapped far beneath the clean countryside above. The water source has been in continual use for centuries and the distillery lab technicians test its purity daily. Cutting the vodka with the crisp artesian water will insure the vodka has a consistent 80 proof. Near perfection but still not ready to be bottled, the vodka is filtered 4 more times through another series of giant filtration columns that contain quartz diamonds and Russian birch wood charcoal.

Upon completion, a sample of the vodka is sent to the testing lab located on the distillery grounds where it is checked for imperfections. If it passes the strict guidelines for vodka established by the Distillery and the Russian Agricultural Ministry it will be approved for bottling.

The test completed, the lab approves, and a phone call is placed to the assembly line to begin bottling Ikon. Empty, labeless bottles glide through the assembly line each being filled, capped and labeled while moving effortless down the conveyor belt where at the end they are hand wrapped in tissue paper and boxed for shipping. For Ikon True Russian Vodka to get to your local store or restaurant, it has been a long and steady course which has taken centuries to perfect. It may be said that vodka is a neutral spirit, but those that know vodka understand there is nothing neutral in a liquid which has taken centuries to craft, has outlived Czars, Revolutions and welcomed home democracy. So the next time, you use Ikon for your martini, remember how far it has traveled to reach you, almost a thousand years from that ancient and now silent monastery on the shores of the Viatka River.

Here's What Liquour Snob.Com Had To Say About Ikon True Russian Vodka

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Initial Thoughts: One of the things we find interesting about vodka is the fact that it's not really supposed to have a taste. Other liquors brag about their distinctive and bold flavors, but with vodka it's more like, "We taste the most like water." OK, maybe that's an oversimplification, but one of the things we liked about Ikon vodka was the fact that it had such a clean taste without an overpowering alcoholic tinge. We did some reading on the stuff, and that might have something to do with the fact that it's quadruple-distilled, and then filtered through birch wood four times before it's bottled.

We're not sure what effect the birch wood has on the taste, but we were impressed with the clean nose when we sniffed a glass of it straight. When we first discovered Ikon we were impressed by the vodka's lineage and the awards it has won all over the world. When we took our first sip, we were impressed by the taste. Clean and distinctive, it offered a slight mineral tang but it was never overpowering or oily on the tongue. When we sipped it over ice we liked it even better, and all in all we found it lived up to its claim that it could "out-Ketel" Ketel One. On top of everything else, typical retail price is somewhere in the neighborhood of $12.99, a damn good price for a damn good vodka.

Cocktail Recipes: We went simple with Ikon, enjoying it the most on the rocks or mixed with a splash of seltzer or tonic water. We also mixed up a mean martini that was a hit among the interns, and we were big fans of the Vodka Chiller, a recipe we found on the Ikon site:

Vodka Chiller
1.5oz Ikon Vodka
7oz Ginger Ale
Garnish with Lime Wedge

Finishing Thoughts: Not only was Ikon great-tasting vodka, we were impressed with the value. You can get a bottle of the stuff for about the price of a twelve pack of micro-brewed beer. The last time we paid less than $15 for a bottle of vodka we nearly regretted it, but Ikon has once again restored our faith that great taste doesn't have necessarily have to be accompanied by a high price. The next time you're reaching for a top-shelf brand, think about picking up a bottle of Ikon instead, especially if you'll be using it as a mixer. Your tongue - and your wallet - will thank you.

www.liquorsnob.com

Sean Donlon's Pours Ikon Vodka

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Wednesday Night at Sean Donlon's with Ikon True Russian Vodka in Annapolis, MD

Nonnan's in Marian County Serves Ikon Vodka

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Noonan's an excellent restaurant with exceptional service carries Ikon True Russian Vodka for those looking to enjoy an outstanding martini.

Noonan's Bar and Grill is an urban oasis in the heart of Marin county.
It features an 85 foot long bar stocked with over 1000 individual spirits, an oak
wood grill specializing in contemporary American cuisine, private banquet facilities,
patio dining, and a world class wine list, plus plenty of micro brews on tap.

Noonan's Bar and Grill

2233 Larkspur Landing Circle
Larkspur, CA 94939
415-464-8711
Fax: 415-464-8754

Brendan Moylan - Proprietor
Curtis Post - General Manager
Harold Solomon - Executive Chef


www.noonansbarandgrill.com

Danny a bartender @ Middleton's Tavern says Ikon Vodka is the Smoothest Vodka and the Best Buy

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Ikon True Russian Vodka will be available this week at Middleton's Tavern. Cool place, Great Vodka. Live Entertainment. Happy Hour. Banquet Facilities.

Casual Dining in a Historic Setting on the City Dock.

2 MarketPlace Annapolis,MD
410-269-1256
www.middletontavern.com

Ikon Vodka now available @ Armadillos in Annapolis MD

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Starting today Ikon True Russian Vodka lovers can find Ikon @ Armadillos in Annapolis

Annapolis City Dock


132 Dock Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410 280-0028

New Zealand Set To Raise Their Glasses To Ikon True Russian Vodka

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Martini lovers and vodka fans in New Zealand will soon be able to experience, Premium True Russian Vodka at down under prices. Agency Brands a new and innovative importation firm has become the official New Zealand importer of Ikon a quadruple distilled and filtered True Russian Vodka. Ikon has been around since 1862 when Vasil Vassilivitch Alexandrov was awarded an imperial license to produce outstanding vodka. Ikon True Russian vodka is one of the smoothest vodkas on the market and is made from only the best ingredients that include choice wheat and artic pure artesian well water. This super smooth vodka has become a favourite vodka with consumers and critics in the United States. Ikon True Russian Vodka has received recommendations from the Beverage Tasting Institute, Sante Magazine, the Spirits Journal, California Food and Wine Magazine, Wine and Spirits Magazine, Wine Magazine UK. Ikon Vodka has won vodka of the Year with the Food and Wine Radio Network, taken Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, been rated Best Buy by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Appeared in Playboy Magazine, Business 2.0 Magazine and on The Food Networks “The Thirsty Traveler.” Ikon True Russian Vodka is a martini lover’s dream, smooth and clean. It never disappoints a lover of exceptional premium vodka. Ikon is not only loved for its taste, history and excellence but also because it is super premium vodka without the super premium price.
Ikon is an outstanding example of Russia’s craft in producing the world’s best vodka. New Zealand Vodka lovers will get their chance to first experience this exceptional True Russian Vodka in early 2006. Agency Brands intends to distribute Ikon throughout the entire country.

For Further information about Ikon True Russian Vodka please visit www.ikonvodka.com
Ikon True Russian Vodka,” Its’ What’s on the Inside that Counts

Looking For Ikon True Russian Vodka in Dallas Check out Goody Goody

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Whether you are a restaurant or a vodka lover the best place to find Ikon True Russian Vodka, in Dallas, is Goody Goody Liquors with 10 convenient locations.

The Dallas Observer awarded Goody Goody, Best Wine and Liquor Store in the City.

Happy New Years 2006

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Ikon Sun Martini
2 oz Ikon Vodka
1/2 oz Marimba Orange Scream Rum
1 oz Pineapple Mango Juice

Take glass shaker, fill with ice, and add all the ingredients. Shake and strain into martini glass. Garnish with a slice of orange.