AIR TIMES: • July 02, 2008 8:30 AM EST

It's Cocktail Hour (201)
Reinvent cocktail hour with a totally American twist. Hampton's and Shakers both use grains from Minnesota and special filtering processes to create vodka steps above the competition. And two world-class gins poised for recognition come from Bend, Ore., the Juniper Capital of the world. Bendistillery makes Cascade Mountain and Desert Juniper with water from the Cascades and whole juniper berries, not extract.

As for serving these all-American libations, try Union Street Glass hand-blown wares. Owners Guy and Leanne Corrie make vases, stemwares and lamps and have re-invented the martini glass countless times.

Contact

Shakers Vodka
www.shakersvodka.com

Hampton's Vodka
www.hamptonsvodka.com

Union Street Glass
www.unionstreetglass.com

Bendistillery, fine gin
www.bendistillery.com