Bartender Pour-Files: Amy Rougey @ Emerson’s Restaurant in Babylon, NY

Posted in Bartender Pour-Files, General by Van Gogh Vodka on the June 18th, 2008

Van Gogh Vodka is committed to providing consumers the highest quality cocktail experience. While we strive to produce the best, most delicious products possible, we count on talented bartenders around the world to provide our fans top-notch cocktails featuring our flavored vodkas. In recognition of the outstanding efforts our supporters behind the bar provide, we will periodically spotlight bartenders, mixologists, bar chefs and drink designers who capture the Van Gogh spirit in their cocktail creations. Thank you for embracing the “art of living” lifestyle and sharing Van Gogh Vodka with your patrons…

Amy Rougey: Co-Owner, Bar Manager, Bartender
Emerson’s Restaurant
69 Deer Park Ave., Babylon, NY
631.669.2333
www.emersonsrestaurant.com

Van Gogh Vodka: What is your personal bartending philosophy?
Amy Rougey: I seek to serve up an experience - not just a drink.

VGV: What inspires you when you create new recipes?
AR: Pure, fresh ingredients and spirits, as well as the seasons.

VGV: What are your personal favorite Van Gogh Vodka flavors?
AR: Double Espresso, Vanilla, Dutch Chocolate - ALL Van Gogh flavors are amazing!
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Bartender Pour-Files: Danielle Jackson Motor @ The Hungry Cat in Hollywood, CA

Posted in Bartender Pour-Files, Vodka Drink Recipes, General by Van Gogh Vodka on the February 13th, 2008

Uh Huh HerWhen the talented Los Angeles-based band Uh Huh Her (Leisha Hailey and Camila Grey) told us they were fans of Van Gogh Espresso Vodka, it seemed only natural that we would create a signature cocktail inspired by their laser-sharp melodies and ethereal harmonies.

But their friend and owner of Big Shot Motor Co. bartending service Danielle Jackson Motor beat us to the punch with an innovative cocktail recipe that is just as unique as the ladies of Uh Huh Her and a delicious salute to their latest album I See Red. Listen to their single Explode:

“Van Gogh has a great selection of unique flavors that we love, although espresso is by far our favorite. So much so, it inspired our signature drink!” - UH HUH HER (more…)

Bartender Pour-Files: Cresta Smith @ The Red Door in Portsmouth, NH

Posted in Bartender Pour-Files, Vodka Drink Recipes, General by Van Gogh Vodka on the January 7th, 2008

Van Gogh Vodka is committed to providing consumers the highest quality cocktail experience. While we strive to produce the best, most delicious products possible, we count on talented bartenders around the world to provide our new and long-standing fans top-notch cocktails featuring our flavored vodkas. In recognition of the outstanding efforts our supporters behind the bar provide, we will periodically spotlight bartenders, mixologists, bar chefs and drink designers who capture the Van Gogh spirit in their cocktail creations. Thank you for embracing the “art of living” lifestyle and sharing Van Gogh Vodka with your patrons… (more…)