New Amsterdam® Spirits Introduces Two Fruit Flavored Additions to its Portfolio

MODESTO, Calif., July 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- New Amsterdam Spirits is proud to announce the newest additions to its portfolio, New Amsterdam Citron and Coconut Flavored Vodkas. Like its existing flavored vodkas, both New Amsterdam Citron and Coconut are five times distilled for unparalleled smoothness and are made from the finest quality grains and fruit flavors.

"With the success of New Amsterdam Peach and Red Berry Flavored Vodkas, as well as the entire New Amsterdam family, the time was right to introduce two additional flavored vodkas to the market," said Gerard Thoukis, Senior Director of Marketing at New Amsterdam Spirits. "New Amsterdam Citron and Coconut are distinctive, yet approachable in their flavor profiles, and we anticipate them being popular additions to the portfolio."

New Amsterdam Master Distiller Andrew Curtis describes New Amsterdam Citron Flavored Vodka as having "a refreshing lemon zest aroma with flavors of freshly cut Meyer lemon that finish crisp and clean on the tongue." In contrast, Curtis describes New Amsterdam Coconut Flavored Vodka as starting "with flavors of creamy, sweet coconut and tropical fruit leading to a soft and mellow finish." Both premium vodkas that are so smooth they can be enjoyed straight or on the rocks, yet versatile enough to be easily mixed in a variety of cocktails.

New Amsterdam Citron and Coconut Flavored Vodkas are available nationally for a suggested retail price of $14.99/750mL. Both flavors will be sold alongside New Amsterdam Gin, New Amsterdam Vodka, New Amsterdam Red Berry Flavored Vodka and New Amsterdam Peach Flavored Vodka.

New Amsterdam Citron Flavored Vodka Cocktails

New Amsterdam Citron & Soda

• 1 ½ New Amsterdam Citron Vodka
• 4 oz. club soda
• Lemon wedge garnish

Directions: Fill a rocks or highball glass to the rim with ice cubes. Pour New Amsterdam Citron Vodka and the soda water over the ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Citron Sipper
Created by mixologist Darryl Robinson, host of Cooking Channel's "Drink Up"

• 1 1/2 oz. New Amsterdam Citron Flavored Vodka
• 2-3 Slices of muddled cucumber
• Pinch of cilantro
• 1/2 oz. Simple syrup
• Lemon-lime soda
• Cucumber & cilantro garnish

Directions: Combine, shake and strain vodka, cucumber, cilantro & simple syrup into an iced collins glass. Top with lemon-lime soda and garnish with a cucumber & cilantro.

New Ginger Zing
Created by mixologist Darryl Robinson, host of Cooking Channel's "Drink Up"

• 1 1/2 oz. New Amsterdam Citron Flavored Vodka
• 2-3 Slices of muddled ginger
• 2 Slices of muddled lemon
• 1 oz. Agave syrup (1/2 agave nectar & 1/2 water)
• Soda water
• Mint

Directions: Combine, shake and strain all ingredients into an iced rocks glass. Top with a few splashes of soda water and garnish with a mint leaf.

New Amsterdam Coconut Flavored Vodka Cocktails

New Amsterdam Coco Breeze

• 1 ½ oz. New Amsterdam Coconut Vodka
• 3 oz. pineapple juice
• Pineapple wedge garnish

Directions: Combine New Amsterdam Coconut Vodka and pineapple juice in a shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into an ice-filled rocks or martini glass. Garnish with a wedge of pineapple.

The Perfect Gentleman
Created by mixologist Darryl Robinson, host of Cooking Channel's "Drink Up"

• 1 oz. New Amsterdam Coconut Flavored Vodka
• 1 oz. Caramel Irish cream liqueur
• 1 oz. Chocolate caramel liqueur
• Shaved dark chocolate flakes

Directions: Combine, shake and strain all ingredients into a chilled martini glass and garnish with shaved dark chocolate.

Coconut Cove
Created by mixologist Darryl Robinson, host of Cooking Channel's "Drink Up"

• 2 oz. New Amsterdam Coconut Flavored Vodka
• 1 1/2 oz. coconut water
• 1 1/2 oz. lychee syrup
• Cream of coconut
• Coconut flakes

Directions: Combine, shake and strain all ingredients into a chilled martini glass rimmed with cream of coconut and coconut flakes.

About New Amsterdam^® Spirits
New Amsterdam® Spirits is based in Modesto, California. New Amsterdam Gin received the Platinum Award at the 2011 SIP Awards, was the recipient of the prestigious Double Gold medal at the 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and was awarded a score of 95 by Wine Enthusiast. Introduced in 2011 as the sister brand to New Amsterdam Gin , New Amsterdam Vodka was awarded a score of 92 by The Tasting Panel, received "Three Stars" from F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal and was noted as a "Best Buy" by Beverage Testing Institute. New Amsterdam Red Berry and Peach Flavored Vodkas joined the line-up in 2012, with New Amsterdam Citron and Coconut Flavored Vodkas added in 2013.

For more information and additional cocktail recipes, visit www.newamsterdamspirits.com.

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