ORLANDO, Fla. (August 15, 2007) – Enjoy the Labor Day weekend and toast the final days of summer with one of Van Gogh Vodka’s 19 super-premium flavored vodkas served chilled, straight or impress picnic guests with these simple, but delicious recipes poured over ice:

• Bay Breeze: 2 oz Van Gogh Pineapple Vodka; 3 oz cranberry juice
• Cream Soda: 2 oz Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka; 3 oz ginger ale
• Pink Flamingo: 2 oz Van Gogh Acai – Blueberry Vodka; 3 oz pink lemonade
• Pomegranate Sunrise: 2 oz Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka; 3 oz orange juice

Van Gogh Vodka’s many exotic flavors can also enhance a menu as a flavorful marinade, perfect for grilling. Van Gogh Pineapple, Coconut, Citroen and Pomegranate vodkas are just a few that can be used to flavor the following shrimp kabob recipe:

Simple Pineapple Vodka Shrimp Kabobs (makes six servings)
Marinade
2 tablespoons minced ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup Van Gogh Pineapple Vodka
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

2 lbs large peeled shrimp
1 bunch scallions, cut into 1 inch slices
1 large red pepper, chopped

In a large bowl, whisk together ginger, garlic, Van Gogh Pineapple Vodka, lime juice, olive oil, sesame oil and cilantro. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for one hour, then remove shrimp from marinade and pour the remaining liquid into a small saucepan. Boil for one full minute and remove from heat. Alternately thread shrimp, scallions and peppers onto skewers.

Place skewers on 425°F grill and cook four to six minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque, turning once halfway through cooking time, and basting with reserved marinade. Serve warm.

Van Gogh Vodka produces the most flavors - 19 - of any brand worldwide including the trendsetting Espresso and Double Espresso™, complemented by Banana, Dutch Chocolate, Coconut, Pineapple, Pomegranate and Appel Vodkas. For more information and 2,000 complimentary cocktail recipes, visit www.VanGoghVodka.com or call 888-539-3361.