ORLANDO, Fla. (June 6, 2008) — Add fireworks to Fourth of July cocktail menus and capture the spirit of the holiday with flavorful red, white and blue drinks featuring Van Gogh® Vodka. Party goers can paint the night red with the Pomegranate Sparkler, kick-back and relax while sipping on the Vodka Colada, or cool the summer heat with a Blueberry Citrus Twist.

Pomegranate Sparkler
2 ounces Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka
1 ounce Pomegranate Liqueur or Pomegranate Juice
1 ounce Lemon-Lime Soda

Vodka Colada
1 ounce Van Gogh Pineapple Vodka
1/2 ounce Van Gogh Coconut Vodka
1 ounce Pineapple Juice
1 ounce Cream
Blend with ice and serve frozen. Garnish with a sparkler skewered with cherries. Light sparkler just before serving.

Blueberry Citrus Twist
1 1/2 ounces Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry® Vodka
1 ounce Blue Curacao
2 ounces Lemonade
Garnish with a skewer of fresh blueberries.

Van Gogh Vodka can also add sizzle to classic picnic and grill recipes. “Vodka has strong tenderizing power and is perfect for marinating shrimp, chicken and meat,” says Chef Jon Ashton. “Flavored vodkas add a tasty twist, giving dishes that extra zing. You can go effortlessly from the refrigerator to the grill.”

Ashton recommends Van Gogh Pineapple, Coconut, Citroen and Pomegranate vodkas as marinades for seafood and poultry, while Double Espresso®, Espresso, Dutch Chocolate, Vanilla and Wild Appel can dress up desserts including ice cream, cake and brownies.

For more party planning tips and recipes, visit Van Gogh’s 2008 Cocktail Calendar at www.VanGoghVodka.com or call 888-539-3361. Van Gogh Vodka produces the most super-premium flavored vodkas of any brand worldwide including the trend setting Espresso, Double Espresso®, Banana and Acai-Blueberry® vodkas, complemented by Classic 80-Proof Vodka and Gin.