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Salute Summer and Raise a Glass to Fall with Van Gogh Vodka

Van Gogh Vodka — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:30:23 +0000

ORLANDO, Fla. (August 7, 2008) - With the thermometer setting record highs and the final days of summer approaching, Labor Day will present a welcome opportunity to raise a refreshing glass to fall. Whether enjoying a beach picnic or poolside barbecue, Van Gogh® Vodka provides easy cocktail creations and unique cooking recipes that are guaranteed to squelch the heat and spice up the party.

In addition to producing delicious cocktails, Van Gogh Vodka can also add flavor to food favorites. “A flavor miracle worker, vodka provides balance, softening harsh tastes and accenting others,” says Ashton. “Flavored vodkas add a tasty twist, giving dishes that extra zing. You can go effortlessly from the refrigerator to the table.”

Labor Free Punch
3 cups Van Gogh Pineapple Vodka
1/2 gallon fruit punch
1 can frozen orange juice concentrate
1 quart ginger ale
3-4 scoops orange sherbet (optional)
Mix vodka, punch and orange juice in pitcher or punch bowl until orange juice is dissolved. Add ginger ale and sherbet just prior to serving. (more…)

Create Holiday Cheer with Flavorful Cocktail and Cooking Recipes from Van Gogh Vodka

Van Gogh Vodka — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:38:02 +0000

ORLANDO, Fla. (June 7, 2008) — Celebrating the holidays in style may seem like a daunting task when resources and time are limited. This year, party hosts can create festive and memorable events by utilizing creative cocktail and cooking techniques that capture the “spirits” of the season.

Van Gogh® Vodka Brand Ambassador Shelley Ouellette, suggests utilizing the flavors of the holidays to impress guests with delicious cocktails, seasonal garnishes and creative table and bar presentations. (more…)

Celebrate Fourth of July with Red, White and Blue Cocktails from Van Gogh Vodka

Van Gogh Vodka — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:34:25 +0000

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
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Van Gogh Vodka Raises a Glass to Friendship, Romance, Sex…and the City

Van Gogh Vodka — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:40:24 +0000

ORLANDO, Fla. (May 8, 2008) - On May 30 as movie goers gather to celebrate the release of the most anticipated motion picture of the summer - Sex and the City - they will likely do so with hope in their hearts, Manolo Blahniks on their feet and cocktails in their hands. Drinks inspired by the women, the relationships and the fashion of this iconic story and designed by Van Gogh® Vodka provide the perfect style for an entertaining after-movie party with friends.

Capture the romantic wit of Carrie with “Bradshaw’s Bridal Party” and honor of the classic Cosmo made famous by the Sex and the City phenomenon. This fruit-infused version gives a nod to Carrie and her “impending” nuptials with Big.

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Van Gogh Vodka 2008 Cocktail Calendar

Van Gogh Vodka — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:18:00 +0000

Searching for a spirited feature story? Infuse your article, blog or column with flavor with Van Gogh Vodka’s 2008 Cocktail Calendar which features cocktails for annual celebrations, creative vodka drink ideas and unique cooking recipes. Enjoy 2008 with Van Gogh Vodka and offer your readers the opportunity to experience the art of living… (more…)

Spike Summer Celebrations with Van Gogh Vodka

Van Gogh Vodka — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:57:03 +0000

ORLANDO, FLA. (April 1, 2008) – Summer is a season packed with vacations and celebrations and Van Gogh® Vodka provides the perfect flavor for those fun-filled days and sultry nights. Whether enjoying a beach picnic, poolside barbecue or any other summer get-together, easy cocktail creations and unique cooking recipes are guaranteed to squelch the heat and spice up the party. (more…)

Spring Spirits by Van Gogh Vodka

Van Gogh Vodka — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:37:11 +0000

Celebrate spring with Van Gogh Vodka’s holiday themed cocktail and cooking recipes.

May 2008: Cinco de Mayo, May 5, 2008
Café de Mayo
2 oz. Van Gogh Double Espresso® Vodka
4 oz. Fresh Brewed Coffee
1 oz. Cinnamon Liqueur
1 oz. Chocolate Liqueur (more…)

Van Gogh Vodka Carves a Niche in the Nation’s Coffee Craze

Van Gogh Vodka — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:03:29 +0000

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 27, 2008) – Some people drink 10 cups a day, others drink the average three. Some will only drink Starbucks, others prefer McDonald’s or Dunkin’ Donuts. But no matter how much is consumed or what brand lands in the cup, consumers have made it clear – coffee is one of the world’s most popular beverages. And businesses, like Van Gogh Vodka®, are investing in coffee’s economic influence, banking on its potential to provide them financial success.

What makes Van Gogh Vodka unique is its creative use of the coffee phenomenon. With a shoestring budget, no advertising and limited marketing, the brand is making a resounding mark in the spirits industry. How? By bottling what consumers love most and spiking it with vodka. (more…)

Van Gogh Vodka Recognized as “Fast Track Brand”

Van Gogh Vodka — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:20:56 +0000

ORLANDO, FLA. (March 13, 2008) – For the third consecutive year, Cheers magazine, in its March 2008 issue, recognized Van Gogh Vodka as one of the spirits industry’s “Fast Track Brands.” According to the publication, “to attain Fast Track status, a brand must have maintained double-digit sales growth in each of the past four years, and have sales of more than 100,000 9-liter cases.”

Vodka, with its 29 percent share of the nation’s spirits market, dominated the Fast Track list, which includes fourteen spirits brands identified as “the fastest selling spirits in the U.S.” Over the past three years, Van Gogh Vodka has recorded a double-digit percentage increase in sales to achieve “Fast Track” status. (more…)

Gogh Dutch on St. Patrick’s Day

Van Gogh Vodka — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:22:05 +0000

ORLANDO, Fla. (February 14, 2008) — Shamrocks and Irish kisses may signal St. Patrick’s Day, but only one Dutch vodka – Van Gogh® Vodka – and its rainbow of flavors will lead consumers to that infamous pot of gold.

“St. Patrick’s day is all about fun,” says Van Gogh Vodka Corporate Bartender Stacy Nicoll. “Don’t be afraid to mix up the party with unique flavor combinations, like coffee and mint.” (more…)