Champagne Wishes: GREY GOOSE® L'Orange Flavored Vodka is Lovely for Spring

Recently, GREY GOOSE® joined forces with renowned couture milliner and our friend, Ellen Christine, previously featured on Whom You Know:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/07/top-it-off-ellen-christine-millinery.html 

to create a one-of-a-kind hat to be worn exclusively at the 136^th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 1^st at Churchill Downs. 

 

Actress and model Rebecca Romijn lended support by donning the custom-designed hat at the prestigious race. Best known for her roles as Mystique in the X-men movies and Alexis Meade in Ugly Betty, California native Rebecca Romijn, along with designer Ellen Christine,  autographed the exclusive hat.  It is up for auction on the Clothes Off Our Back website (www.clothesoffourback.org) from May 1^st through May 20^th. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit The Barnstable-Brown Foundation to support diabetes research.  

Beginning May 2^nd, a collection of hats inspired by the original will also be available for retail at Ellen Christine Millinery for $465. 25% of the proceeds will support The Barnstable-Brown Foundation. The store is located at 255 West 18th Street in New York City. (212) 242-2457. 

“The Kentucky Derby is considered the most prestigious horse race in the world and therefore a very important event for GREY GOOSE Vodka,” commented Shane M. Graber, vice president and brand managing director, GREY GOOSE Vodka. “We are proud to have Ms. Romijn–a woman with such presence, style, and elegance—working with the GREY GOOSE brand on such an exciting charitable endeavor.”  

“I’m honored to wear the one-of-a-kind GREY GOOSE designer hat to the Kentucky Derby this season. Being able to support such an important cause and enjoy a fantastic day at the races is truly exciting,” remarked Romijn.  

Critically acclaimed designer, Ellen Christine, is excited to bring her brilliant designs and inspiration to the creation of the GREY GOOSE hat for a good cause.   

“We are designing a sophisticated picture hat for Rebecca that will complement her exquisite bone structure. The hat, made with horsehair and organic fibers in shades of white with hints of blue, will perfectly showcase the GREY GOOSE aesthetic,” said Ellen Christine.  

In addition to the auction of the designer hat, Derby fans (21+) can enjoy the Run for the Roses cocktail which is the official GREY GOOSE Vodka cocktail served at the Kentucky Derby for the sixth year running.  GREY GOOSE Run for the Roses is a refreshing alternative to the Mint Julep as well as a tasty libation to serve guests at any Kentucky Derby celebration.

Whom You Know GREY GOOSE's  taste reflects its Cognac origins: fine French wheat from the Beauce region and artisanal spring water naturally filtered through Champagne limestone. A five-step distillation process ensures the production of smoother, softer and more refined vodka. The flavor of the spirit is maximized at each stage to retain its unique flavor qualities. It was introduced to America in 1997.   

GREY GOOSE is crafted in the legendary tradition of the Cognac region, under the watchful eye of the Maitre de Chai (or Master of the Cellar), who uses a proprietary five-step distillation process to transform the French wheat and pure artisan spring water.

• Sensory Notes:
• Aroma: Clear, fresh and elegant.
• Palate: Soft, gently and full-balanced.
• Finish: Long lasting and satisfying with flavors reminiscent of a fine almond paste.

 

• Best served in the GREY GOOSE Classic Martini, chilled, or on the rocks with soda or tonic.

 

• Available in the 50ml ($4.50 USD), 375ml ($20 USD), 750ml ($30 USD) 1 Liter ($44 USD), and 1.75 Liter ($54 USD) sizes. All prices are MSRP and may vary according to state.

 

GREY GOOSE L'Orange Flavored Vodka

• GREY GOOSE L'Orange is the classic "Topped off" with a whisper of the natural essences of fresh Floridian oranges. It was introduced in 2000.   Whom You Know tried this recently for Champagne Wishes and we recommend drinking it while wearing a hat by Ellen Christine.

• The Maitre de Chai chose the essence of the prized Florida orange to create the gentle orange nuance that is the signature of GREY GOOSE L’Orange Flavored Vodka. It tastes refreshingly light and crisp and perfectly echoes the natural zest of the fruit.

 

• Sensory Notes:
• Aroma: Fresh with a slight sweetness and delicate floral notes, suggestive of a full ripe orange.
• Palate: Full and fresh with a mouthfeel evocative of juicy fresh orange flesh.
• Finish: Clean and refreshing taste.

 

• Best served in a GREY GOOSE L’Orange Cosmopolitan Martini, on the rocks, with soda or tonic.

 

• The GREY GOOSE L’Orange Cosmopolitan was voted the best tasting Cosmopolitan recipe by the Beverage Testing Institute.

 

• Available in the 50ml ($4.50 USD), 375ml ($20 USD), 750ml ($30 USD) 1 Liter ($44 USD), and 1.75 Liter ($54 USD) sizes. All prices are MSRP and may vary according to state.
  
  L'Orange Cosmopolitan
  
  A SOPHISTICATED EVOLUTION OF THE POPULAR MARTINI,
  THIS SIGNATURE COCKTAIL IS ENHANCED WITH GREY GOOSE ® L’ORANGE
  FLAVORED VODKA. ACCENTED WITH THE ESSENCE OF REAL FRUIT,
  THE REFINED HINT OF ORANGE BLOSSOM IN L’ORANGE TURNS
  THE EXPECTED INTO THE SUBLIME.
  
  ingredients
  3 PARTS GREY GOOSE® L’ORANGE FLAVORED VODKA
  1/2 PART COINTREAU®
  1/2 PART CRANBERRY jUIcE
  SQUEEZE OF 1/2 LIME
  ORANGE TWIST FOR GARNISH
  
  instructions
  COMBINE FIRST FOUR INGREDIENTS IN ORDER LISTED INTO A COCKTAIL SHAKER WITH ICE. SHAKE AND STRAIN INTO A CHILLED MARTINI GLASS. GARNISH WITH AN ORANGE TWIST.
  
  tip
  IF YOU PREFER A SWEETER COSMOPOLITAN, TRY THIS
  RECIPE WITH 2 PARTS OF THE FLAVORED VODKA AND A BIT MORE
  LIQUEUR AND CRANBERRY.
   
  
  Also available in:
  
  GREY GOOSE Le Citron
  
  GREY GOOSE La Poire Flavored Vodka
  
  About GREY GOOSE® Vodka
  Blended and bottled in the celebrated Cognac region of Western France, GREY GOOSE Vodka is truly a unique offering.  The 80 proof super-premium spirit is packaged in beautiful frosted glass bottles, with a clear window in the shape of a Grey Goose silhouette that allows a peek at the flight of the Grey Goose across the majestic Massif Central Mountains.  Each bottle is sealed with a cork stopper and an elegant foil closure. The GREY GOOSE portfolio is comprised of GREY GOOSE Vodka, GREY GOOSE La Poire, GREY GOOSE L’Orange and GREY GOOSE Le Citron flavored vodkas. 
  
  
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  Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. is the United States import, sales and marketing arm of one of the world’s leading spirits and wine producers. The company boasts a portfolio of some of the most recognized and top-selling spirits brands in the United States including BACARDI®  rum, the world’s favorite and best-selling premium rum, as well as the world’s most awarded premium rum; GREY GOOSE® vodka, the world-leader in super-premium vodka; DEWAR’S® Blended Scotch Whisky, the number-one selling blended Scotch whisky in the United States; BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin, the top-valued premium gin in the world; CAZADORES® blue agave tequila, the number-one premium tequila in the world; MARTINI® vermouth, the world-leader in vermouth; and other leading and emerging brands.  
  
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