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IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management
HspM 383L - Introduction to Wine, Beer and Spirits Laboratory
Fall Semester - Fridays 2015
Course Syllabus
Instructor:
Stewart L. Burger, M.S.
Lecturer, Hospitality Management
Room 04, MacKay Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-1121
Office Hours:
Room 04, MacKay Hall - As requested by appointment
Contact Information:
Telephone: 515-294-0361
E-mail: sburger@iastate.edu
Teaching Assistants:
Shane M. Brewer Culinary Science &
Hospitality Management
smbrewer@iastate.edu
Allison (Ally) L. Colton Animal Ecology &
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
alcolton@iastate.edu
Meighan M. Kelly Kinesiology and Health mkelly@iastate.edu
John W. Klotzbach Hospitality Management klotzy@iastate.edu
Joe L. Webb Nutritional Science jlwebb@iastate.edu
Course Location, Day, Dates and Time:
MacKay Hall
Room 01
Fridays, 1:10 to 3:00 PM
August 24, 2015 – December 11, 2015
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Course Description:
HspM 383L - Introduction to Wine, Beer and Spirits Laboratory (0-2) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq:
HRI 383, HspM 383 or concurrent enrollment. Must be at least 21 years old. The
application of the management principles and procedures related to the sale and service of
alcohol and specialty beverages served in the beverage and hospitality industry. Beverage
tasting and sensory analysis of products commonly served in the beverage industry.
Hospitality Management Vision:
Strive for excellence in hospitality leadership and professional development.
Hospitality Management Mission:
Create, share and apply knowledge to develop leaders for the hospitality industry.
Learning Outcomes:
All graduates from the CHS and AESHM Department should be able to demonstrate the
general learning outcomes of communication; self-assessment and self-reflection;
critical thinking; and ethics, diversity and social responsibility. These learning outcomes
were formulated to encompass the Hospitality Management program’s outcomes of
financial analysis; sales and marketing analysis; professional written and oral
communication; best practice in meeting customers’ expectations; and professional
certification. The complete HM undergraduate program’s learning outcomes can be
found at http://www.aeshm.hs.iastate.edu/about/outcomes/hm/.
Based upon these learning outcomes along with regular class attendance; full class
participation; and the successful completion of course readings, materials, activities and
assignments; you will be able by the completion of this course:
identify, interpret, and ethically and safely implement difficult alcohol service
situations while reducing the risk of fines, imprisonment, loss of liquor license,
increased cost of insurance, and loss of business.
apply theory, costing principles, common industry practice and creative thinking to
analyze, interpret and increase the profitability of wine and beverage menus.
utilize and implement beverage purchasing, handling and storage techniques; sales
and service methods; and alcohol control methods used in the beverage and
hospitality industry.
define, utilize and apply terms common to the bar, beverage and hospitality
industry.
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acquire through sensory analysis product knowledge including the physical attributes
of sight, smell, taste, and mouth feel in order to be able to identify, compare, contrast,
explain and discuss product attributes and flaws of wine, distilled spirits and brewed
beverages that are the foundation to customer sales in the bar, beverage and hospitality
industry.
identify, explain and apply the components of food pairing with wine, and brewed
beverages served in the beverage and hospitality industry in order to increase
customer satisfaction, sales and profitability.
Required Materials:
Fundamentals of Responsible Alcohol Service with Exam Answer Sheet - 2nd Edition,
©NRAEF.*
*The cost of this book and the administration of
the examination are covered in your course fee;
do not purchase.
Response Card RF Turning Tech-w/LCD or “Clicker”
Approximately $42.70 new RF or*
Turning Technologies, Youngstown, OH 44503
*Two (2) new coin cell CR2032 (3.0V) Lithium Batteries
if your clicker is used and over 6-12 months old.
Printed Text Bibliography:
Distilled Spirits, unpublished guide by the Brown-Forman Corporation
Encyclopedia of Wines & Spirits, Alexis Lichine
Exploring Wines, Steven Kolpan, Brian H. Smith, and Michael A. Weiss
Food and Wine Pairing: A Sensory Experience, Robert J. Harrington
Grossman’s Guide to Wines, Spirits, and Beers, Harriet Lembeck
Introductory Nutrition, Helen Andrews Guthrie
Managing Bar and Beverage Operations, Lendal Kotschevar and Mary Tanke
Professional Beverage Management, Robert and Kathleen Lipinski
Study Guide: Beverage Specialist Certificate, Society of Wine Educators
The Bar & Beverage Book, Costas Katsigris & Chris Thomas
The Beverage Service World, Wallace Rande & Valentino Lucianni
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The Beverage Managers Guide to Wines, Beers, and Spirits,
Albert W. A. Schmid and John P. Laloganes
The Cocktail Bible, Linda Doeser
The Complete Beverage Dictionary, Robert and Kathleen Lipinski
The Essentials of Wine with Food Paring Techniques, John P. Laloganes
The Food Lover’s Guide to Wine, Karen Page with Andrew Dornenburg
The Hospitality Managers Guide to Wines, Beers & Sprits, Albert W. A. Schmid
The New World Guide to Beer, Michael Jackson
The New York Bartender’s Guide, Sally Ann Berk
Why You Like The Wines You Like , Tim Hanni
Wine and Beverage Standards, Donald Bell
* Digital & internet sources are listed & linked on Blackboard Learn
Course Schedule & Assignments
Lecture & date: Topics: Assignments due:
Lecture #1
Friday
August 28, 2015
Introductions, class organization, syllabus
review & use of Blackboard.
Overview of ServSafe Alcohol textbook
Course overview
Assignments, quizzes & examinations
Group project overview
Obtain “RF clicker” from
Univ. Book Store plus print
and bring this syllabus to
class.
Review class Blackboard
web site
Lecture #2
Friday,
September 04, 2015
ServSafe Alcohol I – Alcohol and your
responsibility
ServSafe Alcohol overview and pre-test
Video – Alcohol and Your Responsibility
Laws restricting alcohol service
ServSafe Alcohol II – Recognizing and
preventing intoxication
• Video – Recognizing and Preventing
Intoxication
• Alcohol and the body
• Assessing a guest’s level of intoxication
• Your knowledge: What are their BACs?
• Preventing guests from becoming intoxicated
• Multiple-choice study questions & quiz
Read and review:
Chapter 1, pages 1-12
Plus+
Read and review:
Chapter 2, pages 1-23
Will need your clicker
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Lecture #3
Friday,
September 11, 2015
ServSafe Alcohol III – Checking
identification
Video – Checking Identification
Verifying identification
The proper procedure for checking IDs
Multiple-choice study questions & quiz
Read and review:
Chapter 3, pages 1-21
Lecture #4
Friday,
September 18, 2015
ServSafe Alcohol IV – Handling difficult
situations
Video – Handling Difficult Situations
Handling intoxicated guests
Handling potentially violent situations
Handling illegal activities
Multiple-choice study questions & quiz
Video - Apply your knowledge: Rate the
response Review sections I-IV
Review sections I-IV
Administer the Advanced
ServSafe Alcohol Examination
Read and review:
Chapter 4, pages 1-23
Prepare for Advanced
ServSafe Alcohol
Examination
Take Practice ServSafe
Alcohol Exam on
Blackboard
Lecture #5
Friday,
September 25, 2015
The business of wine, beer and spirits
Cultural history of American drinking
The American bar:
From the producer to the consumer
The three-tiered system of alcohol
distribution & pricing
Purchasing & distribution in control &
non-control states
Special legal factors associated with the
beverage service industry
Sample historic colonial American
beverages
Review materials
on Blackboard
Print & bring colonial
American beverages
tasting sheet to lab
Lecture #6
Friday,
October 02, 2015
Essential elements of successful beverage
establishments
Bar & beverage industry marketing,
merchandising & promotion
Beverage & wine menu development
Beverage pricing strategies
Group projects assigned
Review materials
on Blackboard
Lecture #7
Friday,
October 09, 2015
Bottled waters; definitions & types:
Industry use & service Water identification & sampling exercise
Coffees:
History, industry use & brewing methods
Coffee bean identification exercise
Class cupping/brewing exercise
Review materials
on Blackboard
Print & bring water &
cupping exercises to lab
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Lecture #8
Friday,
October 16, 2015
• Reasons for food & drink pairing
• Essentials techniques of pairing food with
wine, brewed beverages & distilled spirits
• Class food & beverage pairing exercise
Complete your Vinotype
Sensitivity Self-assessment
Print & bring both wine &
food pairing exercises to lab
vin-o-type, n. Combination of sensory sensitivity,
values & aspirations that contribute
to your unique & personal wine
Lecture #9
Friday,
October 23, 2015
Cost control & profitability of alcoholic
beverages
Beverage industry terminology
Policies & procedures to control internal
& external theft:
Electronic beverage dispensing
Bar sanitation
Equipment, tools & glassware use &
control
Class wine & spirit free pour shot
glass exercises
Review materials
on Blackboard
Print & bring free pour
shot glass exercise to lab
Lecture #10
Friday,
October 30, 2015
The Bar & Bartender I
Mixology:
History, art & science of cocktails
Elements of standardized cocktail
formulas
Classic drinks & cocktails
Mixed drinks:*1
Layered & built cocktails
Hot drinks
Beverage industry terminology
Class sampling/exercise
Review materials
on Blackboard
Print & bring tasting
sheet to lab
Lecture #11
Friday,
November 06, 2015
The Bar & Bartender II
Mixology: Classic drinks & cocktails:
Mixed drinks**2
Stirred cocktails
Shaken cocktails
Blended & frozen cocktails
Beverage industry terminology
Review materials
on Blackboard
Lecture #12
Friday,
November
13, 2015
Selection, purchasing, receiving, storage
& issuing of alcohol
Low alcohol & non-alcoholic, & alcohol-
free beverages
Class sampling/exercises
THE IRON BARTENDER
COMPETITION with drink samples*2
Review materials
on Blackboard
Print & bring tasting
sheet to class
THE IRON BARTENDER COMPETITION-
http://liquor.com/video
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Lecture #13
Friday,
November 20, 2015
Service as a sales & marketing technique:
Your relationship to your guest
Approaching the guest
Taking the order
Serving the guest
Presenting the check
Still & sparkling wine service
Class service/exercises
Review materials
on Blackboard
Print & bring tasting
sheet to class
Lecture #14
Friday,
December 04, 2015
Group project presentations,
Groups 1, 3, 5 & 7 Tentative
Group samples served/TBD
See Blackboard e-site for
additional details on project
presentations requirement.
Lecture #15
Friday,
December 11, 2015
Group project presentations
Groups 2, 4, 6 & 8 Tentative
Group samples served/TBD
See Blackboard e-site for
additional details on project
presentations requirement.
Date: Other Important Dates & Deadlines: Details:
Weeks #9 or #11
Attend one (1) show & complete a report.
Required 30 points
Field trip – Must attend one (1) show:
Cyclone Liquors’ Annual Beer & Spirits
Show, Wednesday, October 21, 4-7 PM
or
Cyclone Liquors’ Annual Wine Show,
Wednesday, November 04, 4-7 PM
Lincoln Center
626 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
http://cycloneliquors.com/.
Lecture #13,
Friday,
November 20, 2015
A copy of each group’s project report
is due on or before 11:59 PM
Friday, November 20, 2015
See Blackboard e-site for
additional details,
deadlines, & classroom
group presentation dates
Lecture #15
11:59 PM, Friday,
December 11, 2015
Final deadline for all gradebook changes,
updates, credits, late submissions & acts of
beseechment.
All requests must be in
writing & received on or
before this date in order
to receive consideration.
1. Beverage samples: This is an educational course designed to increase your product knowledge
of wine, beer and spirits. One of this course’s objectives is for you to become knowledgeable of
the physical attributes of alcoholic beverages; you will be graded on your ability to do so. The
point of the class is not to consume alcohol per se. The consumption of alcohol is not a
requirement of this course. If you would prefer not to taste or consume the samples provided you
may request alternate assignments. If you have specific food or beverage allergies, intolerances,
or restrictions, please see me so appropriate alternatives can be arranged.
In order to receive the maximum educational benefit from the samples provided; print, bring and
complete each weekly tasting sheet in class. The samples provided are for sampling purposes only
and will be limited to a total of two standard servings of beverage alcohol. Students are not
required to swallow samples and may swirl, evaluate and spit in the cups provided for this
purpose. All unconsumed samples are to be disposed of as directed and not shared with others.
No alcoholic beverages are to be brought into or removed from this classroom. Failure to follow
course, university or state alcohol polices can and will be considered justification for receiving a
failing grade and removal from this course. See the ISU policies at http://policy.iastate.edu/policy/alcohol/.
2. Attendance, field trips and classroom participation: Each student in the class is an
important and valuable member of this course. For this course to be considered a
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success, we need your regular attendance and active participation. It is expected that
you be on time with cell phone off, refraining from side conversations and ready to fully
participate. You are expected to stay for the full one hour and 50 minute class period;
arriving late or leaving early is disruptive to the class. If this is not possible, please see
me in advance for special accommodations.
There is one (1) required scheduled fieldtrip which may be completed on one of two
(2) different dates. If you cannot attend one of these dates; you may request an
alternative field trip assignment in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to the last
scheduled Cyclone Liquor’s event. These fieldtrip are listed in your syllabus and
detailed in Blackboard.
3. Quizzes & tasting sheets: Clicker quizzes covering the reading and other assignments
will be given. Tasting notes may be periodically collected and graded. In order to receive
full credit you must fully complete your tasting notes on the tasting sheet provided on
Blackboard. If you are late, leave early or missed class for any reason, in-class activities
cannot be made up. Optional extra credit assignments need to be utilized to make-up for
missed classroom activities.
4. Examinations: The Advanced ServSafe Alcohol Examination will be administered
during the Class Lecture #4 on Friday, September 18, 2015. Please notify me prior to
this examination of an illness or uncontrollable extenuating circumstance that will force
you to miss taking this exam. This is a NRAEF Certified Examination and cannot be
made up without written prior notification. The costs of lost, replaced, reprinted,
rescheduled, retaken and special shipping of examinations are not included in your
course fee thus will be billed to you at the NRAEF’s service rate when accrued.
5. Clickers: TurningTechnologies Student ResponseCards or Clickers will be utilized to
facilitate classroom discussion on assigned readings, lectures and beverage samples.
Credit will not be given due to late class arrival, early class departure, click-n-runs,
field trips, missed class or a forgotten or nonfunctioning clicker. Missed clicker
quizzes cannot be made up; optional extra credit assignments should be utilized to
make-up for missed quizzes. Earned credit will be posted weekly in your Blackboard
grade book. Errors or omissions need to be reported within one (1) week of their
posting in order to receive reconsideration of the posting. Additional information on
the use of your Clicker can be found on the ISU web page under Clickers (student
response systems). If you experience any technical problems with your Clicker or
how it is functioning, please contact clickerhelp@iastate.edu or call 515-294-5357 for
assistance.
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6. Guests & classroom seating: Over 50 products will be sampled in this course. Weekly
class lectures & tastings are limited to only students currently registered in this course. You
are expected to sit in your self-assigned row each week. Non-enrolled persons are not
allowed to attend this class. Class members with unapproved guests will be asked to leave
class along with their guest; will receive a failing grade for that day’s activities; may receive
a failing grade for this course; and may be referred to the Dean of Students Office and ISU
Police for appropriate disciplinary and legal action.
7. Special accommodations and support services: Please address special accommodations or
needs with me at the beginning of the semester or as soon as you become aware of them.
Those seeking accommodations based on disabilities should obtain a Student Academic
Accommodation Request (SAAR) from the Disability Resources Office (DSO)
http://www.dso.iastate.edu/dr/, located in Room 1076, Student Services Building. Their
telephone number is 515-294-7220 and e-mail is disabilityresources@iastate.edu. Your
SAAR should be presented at least two (2) weeks before the accommodation is needed.
Retroactive requests for accommodations cannot be honored.
8. Religious accommodation: If an academic requirement of the course conflicts with a
religious doctrine, practice or observance, you may request reasonable accommodation.
Your request should be in writing and presented at least two (2) weeks before the
accommodation is needed. As your instructor, I may seek assistance from the Dean of
Students Office and the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance if needed.
9. Personal electronic devices: Cell phones, iPods, iPads, laptops, tablets, laser pointers, etc.
are all designed to be personal electronic devices. If at any point during this semester your
use of these devices interferes with the ability of others to learn or my ability to teach, your
use of these devices during class will be restricted. These and other such devices may not be
used during any in-class quiz or exam. Class members not adhering to this policy will be
asked to leave class and will receive a failing grade for that day’s activities; may receive a
failing grade for this course; and may be referred to the Dean of Students Office for
disciplinary action.
10. Classroom environment: As a University faculty member I am committed to providing a
professional learning environment that is fair and responsible; that supports, nurtures and
rewards education based on ability, performance and learning; and is free of discriminatory,
inappropriate and disrespectful conduct or communication. Disruptive behaviors or actions
that negatively impact on others’ ability to learn or my ability to teach cannot be tolerated. If
you observe others who are creating an inappropriate learning environment, please bring this
to my attention. Persons judged to be negatively impacting on others ability to learn will be
referred to the Dean of Students Office and ISU Police for appropriate disciplinary and legal
action. If you believe that I, as your instructor, have in some way exhibited behaviors that
are inconsistent with this policy, please bring it to my attention. If you do not believe your
concerns have been appropriately addressed, please contact the chair of our department.
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11. Harassment and discrimination: Iowa State University strives to maintain our campus
as a place of work and study for faculty, staff, and students that is free of all forms of
prohibited discrimination and harassment based upon race, ethnicity, sex (including
sexual assault), pregnancy, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability,
age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a
U.S. veteran. If you have concerns about such behavior contact me as your instructor,
Student Assistance at 515-294-1020 or email dso-sas@iastate.edu, or the Office of Equal
Opportunity and Compliance at 515-294-7612
12. Violence free university: At ISU, violence, threats or implied threats of violence, and
intimidation (verbal or physical acts intended to frighten or coerce) impede the goal of
providing a safe environment and cannot be tolerated. For more information, refer to
http://www.policy.iastate.edu/policy/violence
13. Emergency response: In an emergency situation, follow emergency response guide at http://www.ehs.iastate.edu/sites/default/files/uploads/publications/posters/EmergencyPoster.pdf.
For more information, refer to http://www.policy.iastate.edu/policy/emergencynotification.
14. Academic work: All written assignments and assessments are to be submitted through the
appropriate Blackboard portal; late submissions will not be accepted or given credit after
the submission due date. For complete details of each assignment and assessment
including submission deadlines see Blackboard. Earned credit will be posted weekly in
your Blackboard gradebook. Errors or omissions need to be reported within one (1) week
of their posting in order to receive reconsideration of the posting. The final deadline to
request any Blackboard gradebook changes, updated, and for additional or missing credit is
11:59 PM, Friday, May 01, 2015. Requests received after this date will not be considered.
All the academic work must comply with the University’s policies on academic
honesty. Examples of academic misconduct are:
Attempting to use unauthorized information while taking an exam or quiz
Submitting as one's own work, themes, reports, drawings, laboratory notes, computer
programs or other products prepared by others
Knowingly assisting other persons in obtaining unearned credit, access, samples,
materials and information
Plagiarism: A link to understanding, the consequences of, and best practices for
avoiding is available at: http://instr.iastate.libguides.com/content.php?pid=10314.
All work (assignments, assessments, quizzes, examinations, etc.) is to be original
without distracting errors in usage or convention and done on an individual basis. All
reports and other submissions are to be submitted in .doc, .docx, .ppt, .pptx, .odt, .txt,
.rtf, .pdf, or .html file formats and will be checked for plagiarism using SafeAssign.
If you have any questions or need additional clarification of this policy please see me.
Persons not following this policy may receive a failing grade on their work and this
course. This class will follow Iowa State University’s policy on academic dishonesty.
Anyone suspected of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Students
Office. http://www .dso.iastate.edu/ja/academic/misconduct.html
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15. Course fee: There will be a $45 course fee that covers the ServSafe booklet and
certification examination; beverage and food samples; and classroom supplies utilized in
this course. This fee is assessed to all students registered in this course and cannot be
refunded or prorated once assessed. A detailed sample schedule and the budget for this
course are posted on Blackboard.
16. Case study: The class will be subdivided into teams of 5-6
members. Each team will act as an independent professional
hospitality consulting group hired by the owners of a food and
beverage operation. You will review and analyze their beverage
service and make a class presentation of your findings. Your
analysis will include financial as well as market, concept,
service, and menu suitability recommendations to improve both
the facility’s profits and operation. You may select any full-
service restaurant, hotel dining, club, or catering facility in Iowa.
An outline of the assignment is located under the Case Study tab
in Blackboard.
17. Dead week: This class follows the Iowa State University Dead Week policy as noted in
section 10.6.4 of the Faculty Handbook; see the following for complete policy details:
http://www.provost.iastate.edu/resources/faculty-handbook
18. Assessment and grading: Your work in this course will be assessed by a combination of
methods. They include a national certification examination, 1-2 field trips with reports; 1
on-line quiz; 10-12 in-class quizzes/tasting notes and a group project case study that
includes a report and presentation. The following is the estimated and approximate number
of points available within this course. The final grade for this course is not curved nor
rounded upward once extra credit is added. Grades are not changed after submission.
Examination - Fundamental of Responsible Alcohol Service 100 points
Group project, reports and presentation 135 points
Group project, individual/team evaluation 30 points
Required field trip & report (1) 30 points
Other assessments, clicker quizzes, tasting notes, etc...
+ 130 points
Total estimated required* + 425 points
+ Total extra credit TBD
+ 40 points
B+ 89-87% C+ 79-77% D+ 69-67% F 59&<
A 94% & > B 86-84% C 76-74% D 66-64%
A- 93-90% B- 83-80% C- 73-70% D- 63-60%
Your course grade will be based on the percentage of the total required points (divisor).*
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Total points earned/Total required points = %
Course related questions, issues and problems: If during this semester you have any
course related questions, issues or problems, please discuss them with me as soon as they
develop. If not satisfied, please contact your advisor to address the situation. Your advisor
will suggest possible courses of action.
For more information: http://catalog.iastate.edu/academiclife/#appealofacademicgrievances.
• You may also have any course related problems addressed directly by emailing
academicissues@iastate.edu.
On behalf on my teaching assistants and myself we are looking forward to having you in
class and hope you find this course both enjoyable and rewarding.
Again thank you for enrolling in HRI 383L.
Sincerely,
Stewart Stewart L. Burger, M.S.
Lecturer, Hospitality Management
Apparel, Events, & Hospitality Management
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-1121
1.5 oz. Vodka
1/2 oz. Grand Marnier
1/3 oz. Cranberry juice
1/3 oz. Grapefruit juice, ruby red
Lemonade, fresh
Ice cubes
Method:
1. Add vodka, Grand Marnier, orange Juice, cranberry
juice& ruby red grapefruit juice.
2. Shake the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice
cubes
3. Pour the mixture into an Old Fashioned Glass.
4. Top up off with lemonade.
5. Garnish with orange twist and grapefruit section.
2 oz. Vodka
1 oz. lemon juice
1 oz. Passion Fruit syrup
1 orange slice
1 maraschino cherry
Method:
1. Add vodka, lemon juice and passion fruit
syrup in an 8 oz. Brandy Sniffer filled with
crushed ice.
2. Stir until blended.
3. Garnish with orange slice and cherries.
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