ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2007) - According to Van Gogh® Vodka, a “shot of espresso” has no place in a tiny white cup. Today, thanks to the brand’s line of espresso flavored vodkas, the flavor of the world’s favorite beverage has been married with the world’s most popular spirit to create three unique, espresso-infused vodkas.

• Van Gogh’s Double Espresso® Double Caffeine Vodka is the only caffeinated, espresso-infused 70-proof vodka on the market and its rich, sophisticated flavor and coffee color make it a delicious cocktail in a bottle.
• Van Gogh Espresso Vodka, provides a robust coffee flavor, without the caffeine.
• EspreXXO Ultimo 19/90 provides the ultimate in espresso-infused flavor. At 90-proof and containing the maximum amount of caffeine allowable, it makes a superior shooter and eliminates the need for added mixers or energy drinks.

“A shot of espresso is now just that - a shot,” says David van de Velde Van Gogh Vodka president. “Our espresso flavored vodkas have been perfectly refined to provide a bold, but smooth flavor that coffee lovers can appreciate on the rocks or mixed in their favorite cocktail. With three flavor options, the possibilities are endless.”

In honor of National Espresso Day, Saturday, Nov. 24, celebrate with a straight shot of espresso vodka or one of these delicious cocktails:

Double Fudge Martini
1 oz Van Gogh Espresso Vodka, 1/2 oz Kahlua, 1 oz chilled espresso, 1/3 oz butterscotch schnapps
1 splash cream

Swirl glass with chocolate syrup. Pour ingredients into cocktail shaker and add crushed ice. Shake vigorously for five seconds. Strain into martini glass and top with chocolate shavings.

Mud Pie Martini
2 oz Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka, 1/4 cup coffee ice cream, 1 oz chocolate liqueur

Blend ingredients and pour into a chilled martini glass that has been lined with chocolate syrup.
Top with whipped cream and chocolate cookie crumbs.

MAXimum Zoom
1 oz EspreXXO Ultimo 19/90, 1 oz creme de cacao

Pour ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake, strain and serve as a cocktail or shooter!

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