LiV(TM) Vodka Will Once Again Be the Official Vodka of the 2009 Hampton Classic Horse...
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LiV(TM) Vodka Will Once Again Be the Official Vodka of the 2009 Hampton Classic Horse Show Dale DeGroff "King Cocktail" has created and will serve this year's Hampton Classic Cocktail BAITING HOLLOW, N.Y., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Island Spirits, Inc. LiV Vodka, recent winner of Best in Class in the NY Spirits Awards, has been selected as the Official Vodka of the 2009 Hampton Classic to be held August 23(rd)-30(th) in Bridgehampton, NY. The Hampton Classic is a world renowned equestrian competition, now in its 34(th) year. Master Mixologist Dale DeGroff, aka King Cocktail, has created and will be doing a special demonstration showcasing LiV Vodka at this year's Hampton Classic on Saturday, August 29(th) of the event. "We are honored to have LiV be selected as the Official Vodka of the Hampton Classic for the second year in a row," said Richard Stabile, President of Long Island Spirits, adding, "It is thrilling to have Dale DeGroff be an enthusiastic supporter of LiV Vodka as this will truly be a very special year at the Classic. Dale has created an incredible cocktail for the event and on Saturday, people will actually be able to enjoy a cocktail prepared by the master himself." LiV Vodka is the foundation of the Hampton Classic Cocktail. The refreshing summer cocktail features a spirited mix of LiV Vodka, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Fresh Grapefruit and Lemon Juice, Orange Bitters and Agave Nectar. LiV Vodka, rated 92 by Tasting Panel Magazine, is artisan distilled 100% potato vodka that will be featured at all bar concessions throughout the event. "LiV Vodka has a wonderful vanilla nose, creamy textured mouth feel followed by lovely rich banana and vanilla flavors balanced with just enough fire on the finish; overall crisp, clean just pure style" extolled, Dale DeGroff, Master Mixologist; "I am a big fan of LiV Vodka; it's unique character shines through in the Hampton Classic Cocktail." Dale DeGroff, winner of 2009 James Beard Award, best wine and spirits professional is the author of TheEssential Cocktail and The Craft of the Cocktail. DeGroff tended bar and developed the beverage program at New York's famous Rainbow Room, where in the late 1980's he pioneered a gourmet approach to recreating the great classic cocktails. Universally acknowledged as one of the world's premier mixologists, whose innovations have globally impacted the industry, DeGroff has been credited with reinventing the profession of bartending and setting off the cocktail explosion that continues to transform the industry. "We are very pleased to have LiV Vodka return as the Official Vodka of the Hampton Classic," said, Shanette Cohen, Executive Director of The Hampton Classic Horse Show. "It is especially gratifying to the Classic to be able to have world class vodka, produced locally here on Long Island." LiV Vodka is distributed by Winebow Inc. and is currently available at finer establishments throughout Washington DC, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. www.lispirits.com SOURCE Long Island Spirits, Inc. Rich Stabile, Long Island Spirits, Inc., +1-631-630-9322, rich@lispirits.com
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