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Introducting COURVOISIER ROSÉ

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Deerfield, Ill. — Beam Global Spirits & Wine [Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO)] and Courvoisier, one of the world’s leading cognac houses, announced today the addition of Courvoisier® Rosé to its portfolio.  A smooth blend of Courvoisier cognac and premium French red wine grapes, Courvoisier Rosé is a light and refreshing cognac drink, crafted to be the perfect beverage for any occasion. Whether a night out on the town or dinner with a significant other, Courvoisier Rosé invites consumers to satisfy their curiosity with this flavorful and refreshing spirit.

Courvoisier Rosé provides a smooth alternative to the traditional flavor profiles of cognac, offering consumers a fun, stylish beverage that is easy to drink. Packaged in the iconic Josephine bottle, Courvoisier Rosé’s flavor profile features notes of blackberry, black currant and a touch of cherry, complemented by vanilla, honey and vine-peach flavors. For those who typically pair cognac with juice or other mixers, Courvoisier Rosé is the ideal alternative.  The 36 proof liquid is best served chilled or on ice for a refreshing and approachable taste experience.

Courvoisier Rosé joins the well-received Courvoisier Connoisseur Collection, Courvoisier® 21 and Courvoisier® 12, released in 2010, which revolutionized the cognac category by featuring a declared age statement.   Like Courvoisier 21 and Courvoisier 12, Courvoisier Rosé is an example of the innovative spirit that defines the cognac house – and has since the time of Napoleon.

“We are thrilled to add Courvoisier Rosé to the Courvoisier family and offer consumers a new, fun and refreshing twist on cognac,” said Mallika Monteiro, Brand Manager, Courvoisier. “Courvoisier is known and recognized for our ethos of innovation and for our revolutionary spirit. We’re excited to expand our portfolio with a refreshing drink that will broaden our base and appeal to a larger variety of consumers.”

Courvoisier Rosé:

  • Is made with Courvoisier Cognac and a light touch of premium French red wine grapes.
  • Offers a refreshing and approachable taste experience that enables easy drinking for any occasion; over a night out with the girls, in mixed company or for a night with a significant other.
  • Has a flavor profile crafted of blackberry, black currant and a touch of cherry, complemented by notes of vanilla, honey and vine-peach flavors for a smooth, refreshing experience.
  • Has a lower ABV (18%) than our traditional cognac product (40%).
  • Is a first of its kind innovation for the category, offering consumers a new and exciting spirit option to be enjoyed on every occasion, or just because.

Courvoisier Rosé will be available nationwide beginning June 1, 2011. A 750ml bottle has a suggested retail price of $24.99.

Press Release Courtesy of BeamGlobal.com

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A Taste of Carnival: Salto Cachaça

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Its March already, meaning Carnival & Mardi Gras are here, St. Patty’s day is just around the corner and before you know it, Summer will arrive. With that being said I thought it fitting to start turning my attention towards a popular summer spirit that is probably one of my favorite discoveries since joining the beverage industry; Cachaça. Pronounced Kah-Shah-Sah, this sugarcane based liquor comes to us from Brazil, and much like Cognac, it’s a region based spirit so if it isn’t from Brazil, you’re not drinking Cachaça. Recently I started hearing a buzz about a newer brand that was being launched in the UK (Sorry U.S. Drinkers) called Salto, and as fate would have it, I was recently contacted by a member of  Truffle PR, their public relations firm with some wonderful recipes to share just in time for the kickoff to Rio Carnival on the 5th.

Salto, named after a town in the heart of Brazil’s foremost cachaça-producing region, is made from premium cachaça distilled in Brazil. The rum-like spirit is then imported into England where it is then infused with flavors of bitter orange grapefruit, and lime to create it’s unique and refreshing taste. Salto offers a friendly ABV of just 24%, lower than your typical cachaça brand (38%), which combined with its citrus and bitter flavors gives it a bit more “drink-ability”. With cachaça being the fastest growing spirit in the UK, Salto is the perfect way for UK consumers to experience everything that Brazilian culture is known for.

In homage to the festival of color that makes Brazilian carnival famous throughout the world, Salto has created a range of “Carnival Colored Cocktails. These new cocktails will be officially launched at the Rio Carnival fund-raising evening in aid of the charity “Bringing Research To Life” that will be held in London on the 19th of March 2011 to coincide with Brazilian Carnival. Salto is proud to sponsor this charity. The Carnival Colored Cocktails will be available from February 28th at the following bars and restaurants:

Rocket Restaurant & Bar Mayfair, 4 Lancashire Court, London, W1S 1EY
Rocket Restaurant & Bar Old Broad Street, 6 Adams Court, Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1DX
Rocket Restaurant & Bar Canary Wharf, 2 Churchill Place, London, E14 5RB

Here’s a preview of some of the cocktails that will be available at these venues:

Samba de la Salto, Rocket Mayfair

50ml Salto
10ml Blue Curacao
10ml Lime Juice
25ml Passion fruit Puree
10ml Passion Syrup

Favela Shake, Rocket The City

40ml Salto
4 Pieces fresh chili (muddled)
4 lime wedges
20ml fresh lime juice
20ml Krupnik
10ml Gomme
50ml Mango Puree

Rio 40 Degrees, Rocket Canary Wharf

30ml Salto
20ml Napoleon Mandarin
10ml Passoa
10ml Lime juice

 

 

 

For more information, or for a few great recipe suggestions visit Salto’s colorful website at SaltoBrazil.com. Photos and recipes were courtesy of TrufflePR.com. Looking to get your hands on a bottle? Salto is available in most off-trace outlets, as well as many bars and venues throughout the UK. U.S. residents will have to wait patiently or find a UK retailer with some friendly shipping rates. Don’t forget to become a Fan on Facebook and show your support. Class dismissed !

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Christmas Drinks

7 Warm Drinks for 7 Cold Nights

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Christmas is right around the corner and you know what that means. Right about now many of us are looking to ease the stress that comes with holiday shopping and party planning while also staying warm and comfy. Lucky for you I’ve got just the remedy. Here are some delicious cocktails that come second only to a warm hug of a loved one to keep you toasty and sane this winter. Nothing says winter like snuggling under a blanket, sitting next to an open fire, and sipping on a warm beverage.

Peppermint Patty:
1/2 Cup of Hot Chocolate
1 oz Rumple Minze Peppermint liqueur
1 oz Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
Add all ingredients together in a mug and stir. Garnish with whippedcream

Spiced Hot Toddy:
1 Cup of Tea (Pick your poison)
1 oz Captain Morgan
5 TBSP Lemon Juice
3 TBSP Honey
1 Stick of Cinnamon
Start with the cup of tea, and start adding all the other ingredients one by one.

Tom & Jerry:
1 Egg
1/2 oz simple syrup or 1 tsp powdered sugar
1 oz dark rum
1 oz Cognac or brandy
hot milk or hot water
grated nutmeg for garnish
Separate the egg white from the egg yolk and beat them separately. Fold the beaten eggs together and place into the glass. Add the sugar or simple syrup, dark rum and brandy. Fill with hot milk or hot water. Stir well. Garnish with grated nutmeg.

Hot Buttered Rum:
1 oz Cruzan Light Rum
1 Tsp sugar
1/2 Tsp Butter
4 Cloves
Add sugar, butter and cloves to a coffee mug. Add in rum and stir. Fill with boiling water.

Pumpkin Latte:
4 oz Coffee
2 oz Hiram Walker Pumpkin Spice Liqueur (Limited)

Add Pumpkin into a cup of coffee and fill to taste with creamer.

Russian Hot Chocolate:
2 Oz Kahlua (Optional – Try Kahlua Hazelnut)
1 oz Stolichnaya Vodka
1 Cup Hot Chocolate
Add Kahlua and Vodka into coffee and stir.

Hot Apple Pie:
1 oz. Tuaca
6 oz. warm apple cider
Fresh whipping cream
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Cinnamon sticks

Combine Tuaca and apple cider in a coffee mug.Top with whipped cream, Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg on top and add a stick of cinnamon

Hope some of these helped you this Holiday. Feel free to email me at TheProfessionalDrinker@gmail.com with any suggestions, variations, questions or ideas. Become a fan on Facebook and don’t forget to tell your friends !

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A New Way to Enjoy Tequila – Given Liqueur Review

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Who doesn’t love tequila? Who doesn’t love lime with their tequila ? Exactly, so when I first heard of a new product that infused the two together to create a uniquely flavored liqueur I just had to get my hands on it. Given (pronounced Jee-Vahn), is a unique blend of premium agave tequila, all natural lime juice, and Sauvignon Blanc grapes, hand crafted through an infusion process in the Cognac region of France. Wait what? Pump the breaks. If you’re like I was, your left eyebrow is probably highly elevated right now. Tequila from France?  Well don’t worry tequila aficionados, it’s only infused there. The tequila is as authentic as it gets, imported from Jalisco, Mexico aka the center of the tequila industry. As for the Sauvignon Blanc Grapes, well you know the French had to throw in their two cents before calling it their own.

First things first, the presentation on this one is amazing. It comes in a sleek and sexy black bottle that looks like my wife’s little black dress. And to top it off , it comes supplied with a cork style enclosure rather than the traditional screw top. So far I’m impressed. Lets hope this Gold Medal Winner at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition of 2010 can live up to the hype.

Aroma: Tequila, tequila, and more tequila. If I poured this in front of you, you would swear it was Cinco De Mayo. A second sniff and you should be able to notice the citrus tones underneath caused by the lime and grapes.

Taste: I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. I prepared myself for the intense tequila flavor that I was sure would be coming to match it’s intense smell but instead I was met with a great blend of citrus, sour, and tart flavor. Tequila was apparent but took a back seat to all the other flavors which I actually believe help make this drink work. It almost carries a heavy similarity to a wine, like a moscato. I decided to pour this one for all the adults in the house. My first instinct is to use this as a shooter, but after playing around with a few ingredients as well as trying some recipes available at www.Givenliqueur.com, both I and my guests will agree Given is not one dimensional. You can shoot it, sip it, or combine it with ingredients of your choice to make your own signature cocktail. Something as simple as club soda to something as complex as basil leaves and you’ve got your self a party in your mouth. Those familiar with other tequila based liqueurs are probably eager to know how it stacks up against the competition. Well I can honestly say that having tasted several brands such as Tequila Rose, Agavero, Almendrado liqueur, Patron XO, and several other tequila based liqueurs, that Given has a unique and impressive taste that has me wanting more. If I had to compare it to one, it would be the wildly popular Agavero, but only in the sense that they are both going to be enhance cocktail recipes. If I had three hands this one would get three thumbs up, but then that would be awkward and I’d be in a different profession. This drink works on so many levels to accommodate the tequila lover and the soft drinker all in one. Check out GivenLiqueur.com to find out how you can go about purchasing a bottle.

Given Bisou (Signature Cocktail)

  • 3 oz Given
  • 1 oz Champagne
  • Fresh Mint Leaves

Pour Given with mint leaves into a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a champagne flute. Slowly add champagne and garnish with a cherry.

Given G

  • 2 oz Given
  • 1.5 oz Gin
  • 4 Basil leaves

Muddle Basil leaves in shaker. Add gin and given into the shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a glass filled with ice.

Given Punch

  • 2 oz Given
  • 1.5 oz Cachacha
  • 1/2 oz Agave Nectar
  • 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
  • 5 Fresh Raspberries

Muddle raspberries in shaker.  Add ingredients to the shaker with ice.  Shake well with ice cubes and strain into goblet or rocks glass with ice cubes.  Garnish with lemon wheel

Given Liqueur – A New Way to Enjoy Tequila

Sample courtesy of Given Imports Ltd.
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