Van Gogh Vodka’s Easy Holiday Party Tips

Posted on December 10th, 2007

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If you are planning a party this holiday season, we have a few tips and suggestions to make the event a success, without breaking the bank or making the host work too hard. Here’s a few examples:

Eggnog Cocktail Station
Base Ingredient: Eggnog
Additional Ingredients:
Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka
Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka
Crème de banana
Chocolate liqueur
Vanilla liqueur
Amaretto
Cinnamon schnapps

Optional garnishes:
Cinnamon sticks
Cinnamon powder
Shaved chocolate

Recipes:
Chocolate Banana Cream Pie
2 oz. Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka, ½ oz. crème de banana, ½ chocolate liqueur, 1 oz. eggnog

Yuletide Nog
2 oz. Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka, ½ oz. vanilla liqueur, ½ oz. amaretto, 1 oz. eggnog

Vanilla Cinnamon Bun
2 oz. Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka, ½ oz. vanilla liqueur, ½ oz. cinnamon schnapps, 1 oz. eggnog

Select favorite recipe. Pour ingredients into glass, stir and garnish.

Fruit Punch Cocktail Station
Base Ingredient: Fruit Punch (1/2 gallon fruit punch, 64 oz. pineapple juice, 1 quart ginger ale)
Additional Ingredients:
Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry® Vodka
Van Gogh Pineapple Vodka
Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka
Ice

Optional garnishes:
Pineapple wedges
Lemon slices
Cherries
Recipes:
Happy Holidays Punch
For individual servings, pour 3 oz. of punch over ice and add 1 oz. of desired Van Gogh Vodka.

Coffee Cocktail Station
Base Ingredient: Hot Coffee
Additional Ingredients:
Van Gogh Espresso or Double Espresso® Vodka
Van Gogh Chocolate Vodka
Van Gogh Coconut Vodka
Irish Cream
Amaretto
Butterscotch Schnapps
Sugar/sweetener

Optional garnishes:
Butterscotch syrup
Whipped cream

Holiday Cafe
2 oz. Van Gogh Espresso or Double Espresso® Vodka, 2 oz coffee
Pour ingredients into coffee cup and enjoy. Add cream and sweetener if desired.

Snowflakes and Cream
1/2 oz. Van Gogh Coconut Vodka, 1/2 oz. Irish Cream, 3 oz. coffee
Pour vodka and Baileys into coffee mug. Fill with coffee, stir and top with whipped cream.

Dutch Chocolate Butternut
1 oz. Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka, 1/2 oz. butterscotch schnapps, 1/2 oz. amaretto, coffee
Pour vodka, schnapps and amaretto into coffee mug. Fill with coffee, stir and top with whipped cream and a drizzle of butterscotch syrup.

For more recipes and ideas be sure to visit our Cocktail Database.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Van Gogh Vodka!

Flavored Vodka Drink Recipes with a Latin Influence

Posted on August 14th, 2007

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Van Gogh Vodka’s growing list of mixed cocktail recipes includes several that have a Latin influence. In this edition of our Gogh Cast we introduce the following:

Tropical Latin Nights
1 1/2 oz Van Gogh Banana Vodka
1 oz Guava Nectar
1 oz Papaya Nectar

Latin Nectar
1 oz Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka
1 oz Pear Nectar
1 oz Coconut Water
1 oz Papaya Nectar

Rico Banana
1 1/2 oz Van Gogh Banana Vodka
1 oz Mango Nectar
1 oz Papaya Nectar

Rainbow of Flavor
1 1/2 oz Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka
1 oz Pear Nectar
1 oz Papaya Nectar

For more mixed drink recipes and vodka martini ideas visit our cocktail database.

Easy Vodka Cocktails Featuring Super Premium Flavored Vodka from Van Gogh Vodka

Posted on July 24th, 2007

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Looking for simple vodka drinks with recipes that include only two ingredients – vodka and a mixer? In this Gogh Cast we have just that. These simple vodka cocktails make it easy to serve up great drinks for a party, surprise company or a quiet evening at home.

Pink Flamingo
2 oz Van Gogh Acai – Blueberry Vodka
3 oz. Pink Lemonade

Pomegranate Sunrise
2 oz Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka
3 oz Orange Juice

Bay Breeze
2 oz Van Gogh Pineapple Vodka
3 oz Cranberry Juice

Cream Soda
2 oz Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka
3 oz Ginger Ale

Gogh Double Espresso
3 oz Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka
Garnish with a Biscotti

Cran – Raspberry Martini
2 oz Van Gogh Raspberry Vodka
2 oz Cran-Raspberry Juice

For more simple mixed cocktails be sure to visit our drink recipes database.

Summer Vodka Drink Recipes - Chill out with a Gogh Cone

Posted on July 5th, 2007

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Van Gogh Vodka serves up the Gogh Cone to beat the summer heat.

Simply take some crushed or shaved ice and pour your favorite Van Gogh flavored vodka. Two of our favorites are the new Acai - Blueberry and Pomegranate.

Another favorite the Mochatini Gogh Cone
2 oz Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka
1 oz Creme de Cacao
1 oz cream

Chill out and enjoy!

Party Planning - Van Gogh Vodka Presents New Vodka Drinks for Summer Celebrations

Posted on June 28th, 2007

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Celebrate the Red, White, and Blue with these three new vodka drink recipes. Be sure to check out Stacy’s garnish idea for the Vodka Colada … it really sparkles.

Pomegranate Sparkler Martini
2 oz. Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka
1 oz. Roses Pomegranate Twist Infusion Liqueur
1 oz. lemon lime soda
garnish with a cherry

Vodka Colada
1 oz. Van Gogh Pineapple Vodka
½ oz. Van Gogh Coconut Vodka
1 oz. pineapple juice
splash cream

Blue Sky Martini
1 ½ oz. Van Gogh Acai - Blueberry Vodka
1 oz blue curacao
2 oz. lemonade
garnish with four skewered blueberries

For more cocktail and martini recipes visit our recipe database.