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Published March 02, 2009 Spirits of Innovation
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 Innovation: PorkBacon Manhattan at the Bristol
Just when you were ready to roll your eyes at another offering of pork belly, the Bristol unveils a
Scotch Manhattan with bacon-infused Dewar's, a dash of bitters and a drop or two of maple syrup.
All that's missing is a waffle—but you'll get that later.
 Innovation: TangTang Cube Mimosa at HBTV
You've thrown back a few Tang Martinis at Kitsch'n in your day. Now the Tang Cube Mimosa comes
along to satisfy your need for nostalgia and tart booze in one fell swoop. Drop a few of the orange sugar
cubes into your champagne glass and get set for orbit.
 Innovation: Banana Split BrewBanana Split 7 Inch at the Publican
Music-loving chef Paul Kahan (Blackbird) teamed up with Three Floyds for this ultra-micro brew with a name
riffing as much on his penchant for old Sub Pop 7-inch vinyl as the notes of banana and malty chocolate.
Think of it as a mix tape of beer.
 Innovation: Earl Grey/Secret SpicesBedford Falls Punch at the Violet Hour
Like the Capra film for which it was named, there's a heartwarming spirit alive and kicking in this hot
punch, which blends aged rum, Earl Grey tea and "Grandma's Spices." Plus, we hear every time four people
team up to conquer it (it's big), an angel gets his wings…
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