GREY GOOSE Vodka :: GREY GOOSE(R) Vodka Gives Kentucky Derby Tradition a Twist With the Run for the Roses Cocktail

LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- As an official sponsor of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Inc. (NTRA), for the fourth year running, Run for the Roses will be the official GREY GOOSE(R) Vodka cocktail served at NTRA festivities celebrating the 134th Kentucky Derby on May 3, 2008 at Churchill Downs. Created by Nick Mautone, master mixologist for GREY GOOSE(R) Vodka and author of "Raising the Bar," Run for the Roses is a refreshing alternative to the Mint Julep while still embodying the essence of Kentucky Derby tradition. Run for the Roses is the perfect addition to any Kentucky Derby celebration.

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                             "Run For The Roses"
                          Makes 2 - 4.5 ounce drinks

    3 Parts GREY GOOSE L'Orange Vodka
    2 Parts peach brandy
    2 Parts southern sweet iced tea
    2 Parts fresh lime juice
    2 Rose petals for Garnish
    Chambord for floating

Add first four ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosted and beaded with sweat. Strain into two rocks glasses filled with crushed ice; pour Chambord so that it floats on the top of the drink. Garnish drink with rose petals.

Southern Sweet Iced Tea Recipe

Use five tea bags for one quart of boiling water. Steep for ten minutes and add one cup of sugar while tea bags are steeping. Stir to dissolve. Place in refrigerator to cool.

   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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EACH 40% ALC. BY VOL. -- DISTILLED FROM WHEAT.

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