ORLANDO, Fla. (January 10, 2008) — Sweethearts around the world can impress their special valentines by trading in the traditional flower and candy gifts and creating a unique Valentine’s Day dessert-flavored vodka cocktail that is sure to melt any heart.
“When you put in the effort to create something personal, it really makes your loved one feel special and lets them know you have gone the extra mile to make their day extraordinary,” says Van Gogh Vodka Corporate Bartender Stacy Nicoll. “Based on your sweetie’s favorite Van Gogh Vodka flavors and personal tastes, we will create a free custom cocktail recipe just for him or her.”

Consumers can submit their cocktail recipe request by e-mailing cocktails@vangoghvodka.com and a free signature-recipe certificate will be e-mailed to them.

Nicoll also suggests these Valentine’s Day-inspired recipes:

Cupid’s Raspberry Chocolate Kiss
2 ounces Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka
1 ounce Chambord
1 ounce Cream

Chocolate Covered Cherry
1 1/2 ounces Van Gogh Black Cherry Vodka
1 ounce Crème de Cacao
1/2 ounce Amaretto
1/2 ounce Kahlua
1/2 ounce Cream
Splash Grenadine

Sparkling Hearts
1 ounce Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka
3 ounces Champagne

“Don’t forget, flavored vodkas aren’t just for cocktails anymore,” Nicoll says. “Spike your favorite cake, cookie or brownie recipe with Van Gogh’s Dutch Chocolate or Vanilla vodkas and you’re sure to make an impression on your date.”

Van Gogh’s Double Chocolate Brownies
Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka
Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka
Chocolate Liqueur
1 1/2 cup Flour
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2/3 cup Butter
1 1/2 cup Sugar
4 cups Chocolate Chips
4 Eggs
2/3 cup Chopped Nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a small saucepan combine butter, sugar and 4 tablespoons Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Add 2 cups of chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka. Stir until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually blend in the flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in the remaining chocolate chips and nuts.

Spread mixture into a greased 9″x 13″ baking pan. Bake 40-45 minutes, then cool for 1/2 hour. Poke holes with the tines of a fork throughout the brownies. Combine 8 tablespoons Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka and 4 tablespoons chocolate liqueur and pour evenly over brownies. Allow to cool completely.

For more cocktail and cooking recipes and Valentine’s Day celebration tips, visit www.VanGoghVodka.com or call 888-539-3361.

Van Gogh Vodka produces the most flavors worldwide including the trend setting Espresso and Double Espresso®, complemented by Acai-Blueberry®, Banana, Dutch Chocolate, Coconut, Pineapple, Pomegranate and Wild Appel Vodkas.