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Youth Corridor Making It's Mark!

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By Michael Hepworth

What exactly is Youth Corridor and who is plastic surgeon Dr. Gerald Imber the man behind it? Fairly new to the ever expanding high end serum market, Youth Corridor is attempting to perfect the “Peter Pan” philosophy by extending the period in a person’s life when they retain that youthful look. Key to that plan is the Youth Corridor Serum ($125).

It is the signature product of the line and contains 10% Vitamin C, E and melatonin. This combination allows the serum to penetrate the skin all the way down to the keratinized layer where it can have lasting benefits. The anti-oxidants work to reduce overall inflammation and increase collagen synthesis that leads to wrinkle reduction and firmer and tighter skin.

Only small amounts of the serum are really needed in the morning to freshen up dull, tired or dry skin and the Youth Corridor SPF30 Moisturizer ($45) should follow to provide protection the best part of the day. It tends to be a rather heavy handed serum but it is effective and should only be used on skin that is irritation free.

Other products in the fledgling line are the Skin Brightener ($85), Foam Cleanser ($35), Moisturizer w/green tea ($40) and the Eye Cream ($85).

Dr. Imber used his vast experience as a plastic surgeon to develop this serum, and the use of Melatonin which is a naturally occurring hormone that connects with the circadian rhythms of several biological functions. Its lipidophilic property aids in the delivery to the cells vital structures and helps to maintain the activeness of Vitamin C, preventing degradation.

To learn more about Dr. Imber’s anti-aging philosophy you might want to track down His book called ‘The New Youth Corridor.’ Published by American Media Inc and priced at $9.95, it will give you a good insight into healthy living techniques along with a comprehensive breakdown of all the anti-aging ingredients.

In addition to his private clinic Dr. Imber is on the staff of the New York-Presbyterian Hospital, and the Weill-Cornell Medical College, and his special interest is in facial rejuvenation and the treatment and prevention of early facial aging.

http://www.youthcorridor.com/
By Michael Hepworth

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What exactly is GRAND BRULOT I thought to myself as I opened the bottle for the first time just around the time this lockdown took effect. Well, Grand Brulot is listed as a VSOP Cognac Café and it can be used in Bloody Mary’s, Manhattans, Negronis, Martinis, spritzes and sidecars , just for starters. It is a blend of Ugni Blanc & Colombard that is crafted into 80 proof VSOP. Then 100% Robusta Ecuadorian coffee bean essence is extracted and blended with brandy to meld for a few months and finally, it is blended with the VSOP Cognac. There is also a whiff of peppermint, nutmeg and hot cocoa in the drink. The retail price is $42.99.

The idea for the drink was instigated in 2015 by John Bernbach who asked for the help of industry veteran Francisco Tonarely to investigate the potential of a cognac/brandy drink blended with coffee. Three year later in August 2018 Grand Brulot was launched. This cognac comes from the Tardy Cognac Group and the grapes come from its single estate. Grand Brulot also plays homage to a New Orleans specialty of the same name that is still served around town.  The name Grand Brulot was inspired by the famous French pirate Jean Lafite who helped New Orleans repel the British invaders in 1812. He would order coffee, pour cognac in the saucer, set it alight and mix it with the coffee.
Recipes:

THE RISE AND SHINE
2 oz Grand Brulot
Orange Twist

Just pour Grand Brulot over ice and the orange will highlight the flavors
of the spirit.

BRULOT BLACK MANHATTAN
1 oz Grand Brulot
1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
3 dashes Orange Bitters

Bartender Todd Smith created this one. Stir all the ingredients together in
a mixing glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass with ice and garnish

with orange wheel.

FRENCH NEGRONI
1 oz Grand Brulot
1 oz  Sweet Vermouth
1 oz Campari

Build in a rocks glass over ice and garnish w/orange wheel.

GRAND BRULOT CAFÉ HOLIDAY
1 oz Grand Brulot
0.5 oz Crème de Cacao
3 oz Porter Beer or Stout
3 dashes of bitters

Throw cocktail ingredients between two cups a couple of times to mix
And ignite the foam from the beer. Pour into a highball glass over ice
And garnish with nutmeg.



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