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The booklet is a chic source of information and inspiration for those who want to enjoy martinis in style, featuring cocktail recipes colored to match every ensemble, plus illustrations and anecdotes from fashion celebrities like Bill Blass, Cynthia Rowley and Shoshanna Lonstein. It is available free to consumers at http://www.finlandiavodka.com (or by calling toll-free 1-888-757-4441).
The booklet benefits American Oceans Campaign (AOC), a non-profit organization dedicated to conservation of the world's oceans. "Finlandia Vodka's commitment to pure water has brought designers and clean water experts together to help save the ocean," said AOC Founding President Ted Danson.
The martini has staged an amazing comeback in recent years and is now a must-have fashion accessory. The Finlandia Fashion Martini Book offers tips from the world's fashion elite on where, when, and how to enjoy this most fashionable of cocktails, including favorite toasts and favorite bars. Fashion icon Bill Blass admits a fondness for "anchovy stuffed olives" in his martinis, while Shoshanna Lonstein says her favorite time for a martini is "by a fire with my boyfriend."
The book also features martini recipes inspired by the world's foremost fashion designers, such as the Nino Cerruti-inspired "1881 Up" (3 parts Finlandia Vodka, splash Cointreau, splash Angostura bitters, garnish with slice of burnt orange), and Cynthia Rowley's "Chocoberri Martini" (2 parts Finlandia Vodka, 1/2 part Godiva Belgian White Chocolate Liqueur, drizzle of cherry brandy, with a white chocolate rim and chocolate-dipped strawberry garnish). Other recipes include the Limelight, Scarlett O'Hara, and Jump Start.
Finlandia Vodka is made with pure glacial water naturally filtered through glacial rock formed during the Ice Age. Russian Life magazine recently ranked Finlandia #1 in what was hailed as the world's largest blind taste test of international vodkas. Finlandia Vodka is bottled at 80 proof. It is available in 1.75 liter, 1 liter, 750 ml, 375 ml, and 50 ml sizes. A cranberry-flavored Finlandia is also available.
Companies: Cointreau
