Christmas may have passed, but the holidays are still in full swing. As you usher in the New Year with a champagne toast and resolutions to make a change, resolve to add some excitement to that midnight salute by spiking your bubbly with Van Gogh Vodka.
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As we wrap up 2007 and prepare for a few days of holiday cheer, we wanted to take a moment to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas. May your holidays be filled with joy, peace and happiness!

Happy holidays from the Van Gogh Vodka family to yours!

Ni Hao:

Since my last post, I have been taking in more local sights including several government and historical buildings. The gardens here are beautiful and I even caught a few couples taking their wedding pictures in Fuxing Park. I got my first taste of Shanghai night life last week and tried Absinthe, which the bartender lit on fire during a fantastic display. (more…)

With just seven days left to finish your holiday shopping, baking and decorating, we wanted to share a few fun, but simple cocktail recipes you can enjoy during the last minute rush and serve to friends and family. (more…)

You may know our Corporate Bartender Stacy Nicoll from her famous appearances in our Gogh Casts or from her delicious cocktail recipes, but did you know that she also serves as a Van Gogh brand ambassador? Stacy is currently in China training the bar staffs of Blu Sushi (a new sushi and martini bar) and several five-star hotels in Shanghai and she’s sharing her three-week Asian adventures with her Van Gogh Vodka fans and family.

Ni Hao From China:
So far I have been wandering the city taking in everything. It is much colder than I thought it would be. America really has no idea how wonderful this city is. It is rich in culture. There are many different kinds of people here. Some are native Shanghainese, some come from Beijing, some from Hong Kong others are from Korea. (more…)

In the spirit of the season, I am hosting a holiday soirée for a few friends. This means that, from today until 6:55 p.m., Dec. 22, I’ll be obsessing over my two favorite party accessories: food and drink! I believe past guests would agree that a main focal point at all of my events is the refreshments. Of course, this year, we will celebrate the holidays complete with martini bar! (more…)

Today is December 5, 2007. It’s a Wednesday, it’s the second day of Hanukkah and, according to our friends on the Internet “ninja lovers around the world will be celebrating the fourth annual Day of the Ninja this December 5.”

For most, today may seem just like any other day (unless you are a ninja), but it actually marks one of America’s most important historical moments: Repeal Day. On December 5, 1933, the U.S. ratified the 21st Amendment, repealing Prohibition and the dreaded 18th Amendment, which in 1919, made the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors illegal. Imagine nearly 14 years without a cocktail! Thanks to moonshine, speakeasies and bootleggers, most of the country found a way to satisfy their cravings and many classic cocktails were born. (more…)