March 29, 2012
Celebrate Van Gogh's Birthday with a Starry Night Cocktail
Mark Thompson READ TIME: 1 MIN.
March 30th will mark the birthday of Vincent van Gogh.�
To celebrate the legendary Dutch artist, Van Gogh Vodka recommends mixing up a cocktail named for and inspired by his timeless masterpiece, "Starry Night."
Van Gogh Vodkas are crafted in small batches by Master Distiller Tim Vos at the Royal Dirkzwager Distilleries in Schiedam, Holland, which were given "Royal Appointment" by Netherlands's Queen Beatrix.
The Van Gogh Vodka portfolio includes over 20 flavored vodkas, each offering a spirited way to pay tribute to a creative genius.
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Beyond Van Gogh's birthday, the cocktail's flavors also make it an excellent choice for spring/summer entertaining.
STARRY NIGHT
4 oz Sparkling Ros�
1 oz Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry Vodka
Pour chilled Van Gogh Acai-Blueberry vodka into a flute.
Top with sparkling ros� wine and garnish with a starfruit.
A long-term New Yorker and a member of New York Travel Writers Association, Mark Thompson has also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The author of the novels WOLFCHILD and MY HAWAIIAN PENTHOUSE, he has a PhD in American Studies and is the recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center. His work has appeared in numerous publications.