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TABLE OF CONTENTS FLAVOR GUIDE 1-2 FAVORITES 3-4 ABOUT 5 SIMPLE 6 & 7-8 DUTCH MULES 9-10 COCKTAILS 11-12 ENTERTAINING FOR A CROWD 13-14 ESPRESSO & ICED 15-16 CRUSHES 17 SKINNY COCKTAILS 18 HAS ARTFULLY VAN GOGH’S EXPANSIVE PORTFOLIO ALSO INCLUDES THE HARMONIOUS CLASSIC 80 PROOF, CAPTURED THE AUTHENTIC TASTE THE SUPER-SMOOTH BLUE TRIPLE , OF 22 DIFFERENT FLAVORS. AND THE DUTCH STYLE VAN GOGH GIN. RICH DARK BLUE CLASSIC 80 VAN GOGH GIN DOUBLE ESPRESSO COOL PEACH TRIPLE WHEAT CHOCOLATE

The exceptionally smooth This is a sophisticated blend Van Gogh Cool Peach Van Gogh’s newest Crafted from the finest Van Gogh Blue Triple Wheat that has subtle but pure features the fantastic chocolate treat is its Handcrafted using the coffee beans, our master Vodka is a well-ballanced flavors that come together combination of ripe, juicy most decadent and finest ingredients, this distiller captured the spirit that offers subtle, gracefully. With a noticeable peach complimented by delightful to date. classic spirit is distilled brilliance of a roasted neutral flavors of European aroma of citrus tempered by a bright hit of mint. three times to achieve cup of espresso. grains laced with mineral a suggestion of licorice. Intense, dark cocoa is unrivaled excellence. undertones. Aromas and flavors of beautifully complimented by A touch of smooth bitterness The cassia bark and licorice vibrant peach with an notes of coffee, chili pepper, The finish delivers delicate, This dedication produces blended with burned mingle together brilliantly undertone of almond are , and exotic . yet consistent notes of a vodka acclaimed by forms the palate, with for a wonderful experience, followed by a cool touch Giving it layers of wheat with an edge of connoisseurs worldwide. notable Colombian beans finishing with nuances of of mint that lingers for a sophisticated chocolate minerality for a dry and and a hit of a caramel. polished finish. and almond. refreshing finish. with a slightly spicy finish.

RASPBERRY COCONUT VANILLA ESPRESSO POMEGRANATE DUTCH CARAMEL

Locating the balance Van Gogh Espresso has a Our pomegranates come This is a bold, tropical flavor Vanilla originally grown between sweet burned Raspberries from Germany wonderful aroma of fresh from Spain. A balance of with a typical coconut near the equator provides sugar and the provide a typical raspberry roasted coffee beans sweet and bitter denotes aroma and taste. this vodka with its genuine candy, the result is pure flavor. complemented by a spark the flavor, just like a real vanilla taste. decadence. of cocoa. pomegranate. Warm notes of rum and The nose is full of sweet chocolate are recognized, Exotic yet comforting Undertones of vanilla and red and in the mouth, Just the right amount of Strawberry, cranberry, and becoming more apparent aromas are complemented chocolate are finished with a hint of black currant is bitterness with rich coffee orange also support the as the vodka aerates. by a pure vanilla flavor caramel and coffee. We recognizable through the flavor that lingers, the intense pomegranate flavor, Chocolate notes and a dash that is decadent and long used the burned sugar to layers of fruit that linger. aftertaste also expresses rounding out the texture of vanilla give a soft finish. lasting. naturally color the vodka a smooth cocoa finish. and body. to a rich shade of caramel.

GRAPE PINEAPPLE DUTCH CHOCOLATE ORANJE BLACK CHERRY MINT

Voted as one of Van Gogh Pineapple The flavor of Van Gogh Enthusiast’s 2010 Our Mojito Mint uses fresh contains a beautiful and We used black cherries from is light and a bit Spirits of the Year, Van spearmint and a hint of irresistible flavor of it’s Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate the United States because sweet, resulting from the Gogh Oranje is a smooth for a playful taste signature fruit, complement- Vodka has a brilliant aroma of their richness. concord used, and inviting blend of sweet reminiscent of a traditional ed by a hint of orange in the and flavors from the finest with a hint of bitterness Florida oranges. mojito cocktail. background. cocoa. Subtle undertones of Highly aromatic, the black for balance. caramel and coffee create cherry also has some tannin Authentic flavor derived It is sensationally bright on The citrus taste is strong a sophisticated taste on the which adds a refined touch The grape flavor is notable from the pulp and skins the palate, with a flavor that and long lasting and the palate. of bitterness to the cherry’s but rounded out with other that is both rounded and lingers for a long delicious aromas are reminiscent of sweet and fresh flavor. soft such as apricot. refreshing. A hit of apricot aftertaste. freshly cut pineapple. provides palate depth.

AÇAI-BLUEBERRY MANGO WILD APPEL PB&J There is a reason The Spirit Journal The fragrance of Van Gogh A classic combination of Crafted from barely ripe PB&J is predominantly two distinct fruits, marrying Our mango flavor originates green apples grown in the calls Van Gogh Vodka, peanuts complimented by these two flavors takes a from Indonesia and imparts , the flavor, the fresh fruit aroma of delicate hand. an exotic mango taste, with reminiscent of Granny Smith raspberry. “The best in the flavored vodka refined notes of orange, apples, is crisp and intense

The taste maintains its cucumber, and herbs. with a refreshing In the mouth, the roles are business, period.” structure with the Açai backbone. reversed with raspberry tannin but is tempered by Smooth with a long finish taking over supported by the blueberry, raspberry, that lingers on the palate. A soft touch of vanilla the toasty flavor of peanut It’s taste, period… and a bit of almond. provides balance. butter and a hint of vanilla.

BANANA CITROEN MELON HANDCRAFTED IN HOLLAND

Our banana flavor comes Our melon flavor is a blend from Venezuela. The aroma WITH ONLY THE FINEST INGREDIENTS A zesty combination of of Spanish cantaloupe and is unmistakable, rich, and ripe and limes that honeydew. The taste is VAN GOGH VODKA IS UNQUESTIONABLY THE LEADER IN concentrated. is fresh and playful on the genuine melon with a bit VIBRANTLY FLAVORED, AUTHENTIC . palate. of and a touch of Like the nose, the taste cucumber for freshness. is pure banana - lush and It’s wonderfully versatile creamy with a hit of tart for mixing with a touch of This mélange of flavors acidity to temper the EACH SIP WILL TRANSPORT YOU TO AN ORCHARD, THE TROPICS, bitterness from the rinds melds beautifully in the sweetness, with a finish providing good balance. mouth; the finish is soft, A CHOCOLATE SHOP OR YOUR FAVORITE COFFEE HOUSE. that is long and lingers smooth, and long. in the mouth. IT IS A FEAST FOR THE SENSES.

2 1 FAVORITES Our best-loved cocktails from around the country.

DOUBLE ESPRESSO VAN GOGH FUZZY MULE MOLI-AÇAÍ SANGUE Serve on the rocks or 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Cool Peach Created by Jonathan Pogash, as a chilled shot. 4 oz. beer The Cocktail Guru 2 Lime wedges 1 oz. Molinari AÇAÍ-BLUEBERRY Fill a copper mug with ice and pour 1 oz. Van Gogh Açaí-Blueberry 2 oz. Açaí-Blueberry the vodka over ice. Top with ginger 1/2 oz. Fresh lime 4 oz. Lemonade beer and squeezed limes. 1/4 oz. Honey * Pour into a rocks glass with ice. Shake ingredients (except for prosecco) VAN GOGH DIRTY very well with ice and strain into a martini 2 oz. Van Gogh Blue Triple Wheat glass. Top with the Prosecco. 1 tbsp. Dry : orange peel 1 tbsp. Olive juice *Honey Syrup: Equal parts honey and warm Add all ingredients to a mixing glass , stir until honey is completely dissolved. filled with ice, shake vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass. FUZZY NAVEL Garnish with olives. 2 oz. Van Gogh Cool Peach 1 oz. ORANJE CRUSH Splash of 2 oz. Van Gogh Oranje Splash of club soda 1/2 oz. Triple sec Add all ingredients in a cocktail 1 Fresh squeezed orange shaker and shake. Pour in a pint Lemon-lime soda glass filled with crushed ice. Build in a pint glass over crushed ice and top with soda. SKINNY VODKA COLADA 2 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Pineapple VAN GOGH MARTINI 1 oz. Van Gogh Coconut 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Citroen 1 oz. 1/2 oz. Triple sec Pour vodkas and pineapple juice into a 1 tsp. Superfine sugar tall glass with ice and stir. Garnish with 3/4 oz. Freshly squeezed lemon juice a pineapple wedge. Mix the vodka, triple sec, sugar and lemon juice in a filled with ice. BLUEBERRY MOJITO Shake well to make sure sugar is blended. 2 oz. Van Gogh Açaí-Blueberry Pour strained into a sugar-rimmed 1/2 oz. Simple syrup martini glass and garnish with a twisted 1 oz. Fresh lime juice peel of lemon. 10 Mint leaves 10 Fresh blueberries Club soda Muddle mint leaves, blueberries, and simple syrup in cocktail shaker. Fill with ice, add vodka, lime juice and shake well. Strain into an ice-filled glass and top with the club soda. Garnish with mint sprig or skewer of fresh blueberries.

4 3 A HISTORY OF QUALITY VAN GOGH + MIXER =

Drawing upon more than 135 years of experience, Van Gogh Vodka is handcrafted in small batches by the Royal Dirkzwager SIMPLE & FLAVORFUL Distilleries at the Cooymans Distillery in Tilburg, The Netherlands. The area has been famous since the 16th century for its remarkable water quality and innovation in the sciences. Family- THESE QUICK AND EASY RECIPES ARE CERTAIN TO owned, passing from father to son since its establishment in 1879, SAVE TIME AND ENHANCE ANY GET-TOGETHER. the Royal Dirkzwager Distilleries received a Royal Appointment JUST TAKE 1 PART VAN GOGH FLAVORED VODKA in 2005 by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands for more than 125 years of consistent excellence and reliable quality. It is here that AND MIX WITH 3 PARTS MIXER. second-generation Master Distiller Tim Vos artfully creates the WE RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING COMBINATIONS: renowned Van Gogh flavored and unflavored vodkas utilizing a proprietary process that simply includes purified water, grains, and the finest flavors available. AÇAÍ-BLUEBERRY + LEMONADE

Today the portfolio includes 22 authentically flavored vodkas, BLACK CHERRY + COLA Van Gogh Classic 80, the Van Gogh BLUE Triple Wheat Vodka and the outstanding Van Gogh Gin. CITROEN + SODA/TONIC COCONUT + PINEAPPLE JUICE

COOL PEACH + ICED

DUTCH CARAMEL + GINGER

MANGO + ICED TEA

MELON + CRANBERRY

ORANJE + SODA/TONIC

PB&J + GRAPE JUICE

PINEAPPLE + ORANGE JUICE

POMEGRANATE + LEMONADE

RASPBERRY + LEMONADE

VANILLA +

6 5 LEMONADES BITTERSWEET MOMENTS HAVE NEVER BEEN BETTER

PRETTY IN PINK THE BRAZILIAN 1 oz. Van Gogh Citroen 2 oz. Van Gogh Açai-Blueberry 2 oz. Chilled lemonade 4 oz. Pink lemonade 1 oz. Cranberry juice Add ingredients to a rocks glass with ice Squeeze of lime juice and stir. Garnish with a lemon wheel. Build vodka, , and lemonade in a Collins glass with ice. Top with a VAN GOGH MELONADE squeeze of fresh lime. Garnish with 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Melon a lime wedge. 3 oz. Pink lemonade PEACHY PALMER Pour ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. 2 oz. Van Gogh Cool Peach PUCKER UP Shake and pour into a chilled martini glass. Fill with equal parts iced tea & lemonade 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Citroen Garnish with a thinly sliced lemon wheel. Serve over ice 2 oz. Lemonade 1/2 oz. Fresh lemon juice POMEGRANATE SERENADE RASPBERRY TEA TINI Dash of simple syrup 2 oz. Van Gogh Pomegranate 1 3/4 oz. Van Gogh Raspberry Pour ingredients into cocktail shaker 3 oz. Lemonade 1 oz. Sweet iced tea with ice. Shake vigorously and strain Pour ingredients into a rocks glass with ice 1/4 oz. Fresh lemon juice into a Collins glass with crushed ice. and stir. Garnish with a lemon wedge. Pour the ingredients into a cocktail Garnish with a mint sprig. shaker over ice. Shake well and strain into BLACK CHERRY LEMONADE a chilled martini glass. Garnish with the 3 oz. Van Gogh Black Cherry lemon wedge. 3 oz. Lemonade Pour ingredients into a rocks glass with ice and stir. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

COOL PEACH LEMONADE 2 oz. Van Gogh Cool Peach 3 oz. Lemonade Pour ingredients into a rocks glass with ice and stir. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

SOUTHERN BELLE 2 oz. Van Gogh Raspberry 3 oz. Fresh lemonade ICED TEAS 4 Raspberries VAN GOGH IS THE PERFECT WAY TO CREATE ANY Place raspberries and lemonade into a shaker and muddle. FLAVORED ICED TEA WITH A . WHETHER Add vodka and ice. Shake and IT’S COOL PEACH, CITROEN, MANGO, RASPBERRY, OR strain into a Collins glass filled ORANJE, VAN GOGH HAS THE FLAVOR TO ENHANCE with ice and garnish with a sprig of mint. YOUR ICED TEA EXPERIENCE.

1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Fruit Flavor (Cool Peach, Mango, Raspberry, Citroen) 4-5 oz. Brewed iced tea or sweet tea Pour ingredients into a tall glass over ice and garnish with your favorite fruit.

8 7 DUTCH MULES If you’re looking for a refreshing cocktail, look no further than the Mule. It’s history spans back to the early 1940’s and is responsible for fueling vodka’s mainstream acceptance. The signature copper VAN GOGH BLUE MULE VAN GOGH MADAGASCAR MULE cups have an old-world allure, and suggest that the 2VAN oz. Van GOGH Gogh COLADA Açai-Blueberry MULE 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Vanilla copper reacts with the lime to give it an exclusive flavor, while also 14 oz. oz. Van Ginger Gogh beer Pineapple 4 oz. Ginger beer 1 oz. Van Gogh Coconut accentuating the ginger essence. After disappearing in the 1960’s, 2 Lime wedges 2 Lime wedges, squeezed SplashFill a copper pineapple mug juicewith ice and pour Fill a copper mug with ice and pour the cocktail’s experiencing a resurgence amongst mixologists today. 3the oz. vodka Ginger over beer ice. Top with the vodka over ice. Top with Fillginger a copper beer and mug squeezed with ice andlimes. pour the ginger beer and squeezed limes. ingredients over ice. Top with ginger beer. VAN GOGH FUZZY MULE VAN GOGH VAN1 1/2 oz. GOGH Van Gogh Cool Peach MULE SPICED WILD APPEL MULE 14 1/2 oz. oz.Ginger Van Goghbeer Oranje 1 oz. Van Gogh Wild Appel 1/22 Lime oz. Cointreauwedges 1/2 oz. Ginger 1Fill oz. a Cranberrycopper mug with ice and pour 4 oz. Ginger beer 3the oz. vodka Ginger over beer ice. Top with Fill a copper mug with ice and pour Squeezeginger beer lime and squeezed limes. the ingredients over ice. Top with Fill a copper mug with ice and pour ginger beer. theVAN ingredients GOGH CARAMEL over ice. Top with gingerAPPLE beer MULE and squeezed limes. 1 oz. Van Gogh Wild Appel 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Dutch Caramel 1 oz. Cranberry juice 3 o.z Ginger beer Fill a copper mug with ice and pour the ingredients over ice. Top with ginger beer.

MINTY PEACH MULE Created by Jonathan Pogash, The Cocktail Guru 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Cool Peach 1 1/2 oz. Fresh lemonade 8 Mint leaves VAN GOGH TROPICAL MULE Ginger beer 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Mango Shake all ingredients except for the 1 oz. Orange juice ginger beer with ice and strain into 3 oz. Ginger beer ice-filled rocks glass. Top with ginger Squeeze of lime beer and garnish with a sprig and Fill a copper mug with ice and pour lemon half wheel. the vodka over ice. Top with ginger beer and squeezed limes. VAN GOGH CITRUS MULE 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Citroen VAN GOGH DUTCH 4 oz. Ginger beer CHOCOLATE MULE 2 lime wedges, squeezed 2 oz. Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Fill a copper mug with ice and pour 1 oz. Simple syrup the vodka over ice. Top with ginger 3 oz. Ginger beer beer and squeezed limes. Fill a copper mug with ice and pour the vodka over ice. Top with ginger beer.

10 9 BEER COCKTAILS Can’t choose between the a refreshing summer cocktail and the effervescence of a beer? Try one of our signature beer cocktails.

BELGIAN BEAUTY SWEET SUMMER MYSTERIUM Created by Jonathan Pogash, Created by Jonathan Pogash, Created by Mix It Up Cocktails for DuClaw The Cocktail Guru The Cocktail Guru Company, Baltimore, MD 1 oz. Van Gogh Açai-Blueberry 3/4 oz. Van Gogh Cool Peach 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Gin 1/2 oz. Fresh orange juice 3/4 oz. Van Gogh Pineapple 1 oz. Elderflower liqueur 1/2 oz. Honey syrup 3/4 oz. Van Gogh Vanilla 1 1/2 oz. Fresh Top with Belgian White Ale 3/4 oz. Mango nectar 3 oz. DuClaw Mysterium Belgian or similar Belgian (such as Blue Moon) 1/4 oz. Lemon juice Beer Spiced Ale Build ingredients directly into highball IPA 1/4 oz. Fresh lemon juice glass with ice. Pour beer slowly. Shake vodka, mango nectar and lemon Add all ingredients to a pint glass with ice and stir. Garnish: orange half wheel juice and pour into a pilsner glass over ice. Top with IPA and lime wheel garnish. PEACH SHANDY BEER OF THE TROPICS 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Cool Peach Created by Jonathan Pogash, CIDRE & COCONUT 1 1/2 oz. Orange juice The Cocktail Guru 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Coconut 4 oz. DuClaw Mysterium Belgian or similar Belgian 1 oz. Van Gogh Cool Peach Stella Artois Cidre Beer Spiced Ale 1 oz. Van Gogh Coconut Squeeze of lemon 1/4 oz. Fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 oz. Pineapple juice Fill a rocks glass with ice and add vodka. Add all ingredients to a pint glass with ice and stir. Top with IPA Stir well to chill and top with cidre. Build directly into highball glass with ice. RASPBERRY SHANDY Pour beer slowly. 1 oz. Van Gogh Raspberry Garnish: lime wheel 1 oz. Lemonade 1 oz. Ginger beer WILHELMINA Top with Lager beer Created by Jonathan Pogash, Directions: Build ingredients directly into double The Cocktail Guru (or highball) glass with ice. 1 oz. Van Gogh Citroen Garnish: lemon wheel 1 oz. Fresh orange juice 8 mint leaves CIDRE & CITROEN 1 Cucumber 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Citroen 1 tsp. nectar Stella Artois Cidre Top with Summer Ale Squeeze of lemon Muddle the cucumber and mint in the Fill a rocks glass with ice and add vodka, orange juice and agave nectar. Add the squeeze of lemon, and stir Van Gogh Citroen with ice and shake well. well to chill. Top with cidre. Pour into tall glass. Top with the Summer Ale. Garnish: mint sprig

12 11 ANTIOXIDANT AÇAÍ-BLUEBERRY COOLER COCKTAILS FOR A CROWD 1 bottle Van Gogh Açai-Blueberry 1 bottle Van Gogh Açaí-Blueberry Entertaining for a crowd? Whether it’s your Memorial Day BBQ, 15 oz. Fresh lemon juice 25 Raspberries July 4th fireworks extravaganza or a Labor Day soirée, we have 15 oz. Simple syrup 2 cups Lemonade 1 Bottle each white and red 1 Liter club soda simple cocktails for every event. Try one of these in a pitcher or 30 oz. Pomegranate juice In a , blend the raspberries a punch bowl for a centerpiece. Combine into large punch bowl with ice with a little bit of water. Add to a and stir well. Ladle out into small glasses. pitcher with other ingredients and Garnish: fresh berries and lemon wheels stir together with ice to chill and SKINNY BERRY THE OUTDOOR CAFÉ Serves 30 dilute. When ready to serve, pour 1 bottle Van Gogh Raspberry PITCHER over ice into a tall glass, top with a 1/2 cup Fresh lime juice Created by Jonathan Pogash, BERRY PEACH LEMONADE bit extra club soda or , 15 tsp. Sugar substitute The Cocktail Guru 1 bottle Van Gogh Cool Peach and stir briefly. Garnish with a mint 1 cup Fresh cucumber juice or 1 bottle Van Gogh Double Espresso 1 1/2 cups Chilled, unsweetened iced tea sprig and raspberries. muddled cucumbers 1 bottle Van Gogh Raspberry 20 Blackberries or raspberries Serves 15-20 1 cup Chilled citrus-flavored seltzer 1 1/2 cups chilled Espresso 1 1/2 cups Lemonade Add ingredients, except for seltzer, 1/2 cup Simple Syrup In a large pitcher, muddle the berries. directly to pitcher and stir well with ice to Add ingredients to a pitcher with ice Add remaining ingredients with ice and stir chill and dilute. Pour into flutes and stir well to chill and dilute. Keep a bit to dilute and chill. Store in refrigerator and top with seltzer before serving. refrigerated or serve immediately. Pour until ready to serve. Serve over ice into rocks Serves 15-20 over ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with glass and garnish with a lemon wheel. an orange peel and floating raspberries. Serves 15-20 THE SPA TREATMENT Serves 30 PITCHER Created by Jonathan Pogash, PASSION PEACH PUNCH The Cocktail Guru 1 bottle Van Gogh Cool Peach 1 bottle Van Gogh Raspberry 12 cups Cranberry juice 1/2 cup Fresh lime juice 2 cups Mango juice 15 tsp. Sugar substitute Serves 20-25 1 cup Fresh cucumber juice 1 cup Chilled citrus-flavored seltzer For Ice Add ingredients, except for seltzer, 1 cup Cranberry juice directly to pitcher and stir well with ice to 1 cup Mango juice chill and dilute. Pour into champagne flutes A day or so before your party, make ice and then top with seltzer before serving. cubes out of your cranberry and mango Serves 20 juice—this will prevent your punch from getting watered down, but will keep VINEYARD RASPBERRY SANGRIA it cold. On the day of the party, pour all PITCHER of your punch ingredients into a bowl, Created by Jonathan Pogash, stir well and add in your fruit ice cubes. The Cocktail Guru Pour into champagne flutes. 1 bottle Van Gogh Raspberry 1 bottle dry, unoaked 12 Basil leaves 2 cups Orange juice 2 cups Pomegranate juice Muddle the basil leaves at the bottom of a large pitcher. Add remaining ingredients and stir. Chill in refrigerator. When ready to use, pour over ice in wine glass. Garnish with a floating orange wheel, raspberries, and 1 basil leaf. Serves 25

14 13 DOUBLE ESPRESSO ICED

DOUBLE DUTCH COLADA LONG ISLAND ICED COFFEE ICED VAN GOGH ESPRESSO 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Double Espresso 1 oz. Van Gogh Double Espresso 2 oz. Van Gogh Espresso 2 Heaping tsp. coconut (like coco lopez) 2 oz. 1 1/2 oz. or half & half 2 oz. Pineapple juice 1 oz. 1 oz. Chilled espresso Shake all ingredients well with ice and strain over ice into a rocks 1 oz. Amber Rum 1/2 oz. Chocolate or caramel syrup glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of and/or orange slice. 1 oz. liqueur Add vodka, chilled espresso, milk and 4 oz. Boca Java Coffee ice into a mixing glass. Shake well and DOUBLE ESPRESSO RUSSIAN Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker. pour into a tall glass. Drizzle with syrup 1 oz. Van Gogh Double Espresso Shake with ice and pour into a tall and add a dash of cinnamon. 1 oz. Coffee liqueur glass over ice. 1 oz. Half & half VINCENT’S ICED COFFEE Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and shake CHICAGOGH JOLT Created by Jonathan Pogash, vigorously. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Created by Jonathan Pogash, The Cocktail Guru The Cocktail Guru 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Double Espresso BRUNETTE WITH PEARLS 1 oz. Van Gogh Double Espresso 3 oz. Milk 2 oz. Van Gogh Double Espresso 1 tbsp. Coffee ice cream or gelato 1 tsp. Monin Hazelnut syrup 1 oz. Coffee liqueur 1/2 oz. Monin Maple spice syrup Shake well with ice and strain over ice 1 oz. Hazelnut liqueur Add ice cream/gelato to a small rocks into rocks or collins glass with a 1 tbsp. Godiva White Chocolate Pearls (for garnish) glass, then add the vodka and syrup on cinnamon-sugar rim. Combine vodka and in a shaker with ice and top and serve with a small spoon. Garnish shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass and float with crushed pecans. chocolate pearls on top. TAP 357 SPIKED ICED COFFEE DUTCH MUDSLIDE 1 oz. Tap 357 Canadian Maple 1 oz. Van Gogh Double Espresso 3/4 oz. Van Gogh Double Espresso 1 oz. Coffee liqueur 1/2 oz. Coffee syrup* 1 oz. Irish Cream 1 1/2 oz. Whole milk (or skim milk for “skinny” option) Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and shake Shake ingredients above with ice and pour into a vigorously until well chilled. Pour into a tall glass with rocks glass. Garnish with ground cinnamon. crushed ice. Garnish with shaved chocolate. *For coffee syrup: Brew strong coffee, then combine 1 part coffee and 1 part white or raw sugar over stove DOUBLE DUTCH MARTINI top and dissolve sugar in coffee. Chill before using. 2 oz. Van Gogh Double Espresso 1 oz. Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate 3/4 oz. Splash of cream Fill shaker with ice and add vodkas, chocolate liqueur, and a splash of cream. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

CARA MIA Created by Jonathan Pogash, The Cocktail Guru 2 oz. Van Gogh Dutch Caramel 1 oz. Van Gogh Double Espresso 1 oz. Milk or cream 1 oz. Espresso, chilled Shake all ingredients very well with ice and strain over ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with freshly grated and ground cinnamon.

16 15 CRUSHES SKINNY COCKTAILS A SUMMER CRUSH TO REMEMBER REFRESHING, FUN & LOW CAL

ORANJE CRUSH CREAMSICLE CRUSH VAN GOGH DESSERT FIZZ SKINNY VAN GOGH ‘RITA 2 oz. Van Gogh Oranje 2 oz. Van Gogh Vanilla Created by Jonathan Pogash, 2 oz. Van Gogh BLUE Triple Wheat 1/2 oz. Triple sec 1/2 oz. Triple sec The Cocktail Guru 1/2 oz. Triple sec 1 Fresh squeezed orange 1 Fresh squeezed orange 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate 1 oz. Lemon-lime soda Lemon-lime soda 3 oz. Sparkling wine or champagne 2 oz. Soda Build in a pint glass over crushed ice Build in a pint glass over crushed 1 Large strawberry, chopped 2 Lime wedges and top with soda. ice and top with soda. 1 Handful mint leaves Pour vodka and triple sec in a glass 1 Teaspoon agave nectar over ice. Top with sour mix and soda. BLUEBERRY LEMONADE CRUSH GRAPEFRUIT CRUSH 1/4 oz. Fresh lemon juice Garnish with lime wedges. 2 oz. Van Gogh Açaí-Blueberry 2 oz. Van Gogh Citroen 1 Strawberry slice, for garnish 1/4 oz. Agave nectar 3/4 oz. Triple sec Muddle strawberry and mint with BERRY SKINNY LEMONADE 6 Blueberries Half of a fresh squeezed grapefruit agave and lemon juice. Add Van Gogh 2 oz. Van Gogh Açai-Blueberry 1 Fresh squeezed lemon Lemon-lime soda Dutch Chocolate and strain into a chilled 4 oz. Crystal Light Lemonade Lemon-lime soda Build in a pint glass over crushed ice champagne flute. Top with sparkling (dissolve packet into water Muddle blueberries with agave. and top with soda. wine or champagne. Garnish with bottle before mixing) Add lemon juice & vodka, shake with ice. strawberry slice on rim. Combine ingredients and shake Build in a pint glass over crushed ice and top vigorously in shaker with ice, with soda and garnish with a lemon slice. strain into glass.

CITRUS STRAWBERRY LEMONADE CRUSH SKINNY RASPBERRY 2 oz. Van Gogh Citroen PEACH TEA 1/4 oz. Agave nectar 1 oz. Van Gogh Raspberry 3 Strawberries 1 oz. Van Gogh Cool Peach 1 Fresh squeezed lemon 4 oz. Diet Snapple Peach Iced-Tea Lemon-lime soda Combine ingredients and shake Build in a pint glass over crushed ice and top with soda. vigorously in shaker with ice, strain into glass. DRUNKEN MELON CRUSH 2 oz. Van Gogh Melon SKINNY PB SALTED CARAMEL 3 Slices cucumber Created by Jonathan Pogash, 1-2 small basil leaves The Cocktail Guru 1/4 oz agave nectar 1 oz. Van Gogh PB&J Club soda 1 oz. Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Muddle Cucumber and basil with the agave nectar. Top with diet cola Add vodka and shake with ice. Fill glass with ice and Shake the first two ingredients with top with club soda. Garnish with a cucumber slice. ice and strain into chilled martini glass. Top with chilled cola and garnish with a cherry and salt rim.

POMEGRANATE REFRESHER 2 oz. Van Gogh Pomegranate 1 oz. Sparkling water Splash of lemon juice Add ingredients to a rocks glass with ice and stir. Garnish with a wedge of lemon.

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