“This product was born from people. I would make it to enjoy with family and friends and it has evolved based on their feedback and encouragement. It was made from good times with those I love and care about and I think you can taste that. The sweetness is subtle, there’s no intrusive aftertaste, and it’s great to sip alone or to share. I see this cocktail as a guest of your conversations and good times, to make them truly memorable experiences,” said Tutt.
Tutt was adamant about formulating Savîle (pronounced suh-VEAL-lay) with a health-conscious approach to offer a product that is all natural, gluten free, non-GMO and vegan friendly. Tutt refused to cut corners and spared no expense to use the best of ingredients which received criticism from some of her industry counterparts.
“You have to surround yourself with people in your life and in your industry that you can learn from and grow with,” explained Tutt. “There are always naysayers and those that will cause you to second-guess yourself and your mission, as well as encourage you to risk the integrity of your product. As a minority female in this industry, these types of setbacks have been in large supply, not to mention the financial challenges that the majority of small business owners face. The important thing is not to submit, and move forward. We can break through some of these gender and racial barriers by not giving up.”
Tutt has established distribution with 88 Spirits out of Ontario, CA and continues to seek additional distribution partnerships in order to bring her 15% ABV ready-to-drink tropical rum cocktail to more retailers across the country. With no intention of slowing down, Tutt intends to continue to be a driving force in her industry and hopes to expand her line of offerings.
“Perseverance has brought me to where I am today, and I will continue to move forward knowing that I have a great product that I can be proud of and that tastes great. If you don’t believe me, the proof is in the can. Just pour over ice, and enjoy!”
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Savîle Sangria
Ingredients:
• 12 to 14 cans of Savîle
• 1 bottle of Peach vodka for larger serving, and ½ of the bottle for smaller servings
• 1 bottle of Champagne, sparkling wine or Prosecco
• Berries
• Strawberries
• Mangos
• Pineapple
Instructions:
If possible (but not necessary), marinate fruits in the Savîle and vodka two days prior to the day of serving. Add bottle of Champagne, sparkling wine or Prosecco prior to serving.
Serving size: Small batch serves approximately 10 to 12 guests. Double the cans of Savîle for serving 15 to 20 guests.