Here a few things to remember the year 2017 on a positive note.

For the first time, the Kenyan Sabrina Simader Competes at WC Super G Skiing

Best Dutch Athletes voted are Daphne Schippers and Churandy Martina.

Archeologists find in Egypt a well preserved statue of 8 meters inn height.

Prins Harry asked Megan to marry him.

And in June Sharai Rodriguez wins not only the NBC's National Cocktail Championship but becomes 3th at the IBA (International Bartenders Association) World Championship with her Lily of the Valley.

What made her cocktail stand out was not only perfect in taste but an ingenious unique little food pairing instead of a garnish ( see below )

Lily of the Valley

45 ml. Geranium Premium London Dry Gin

25 ml. mathieuteisseire_nl Creme de Violet

20 ml. homemade syrup mix of CATZ Gin , fresh Raspberries, Elderflower, Violet, and sugar.

10 ml. Fresh Lemon Juice

3 leaves lemon verbena

Food pairing

Avocado puree with grated pure chocolate, orange zest, puffed rice, and violet flower.

Thx #sharairodriguez