T.G.I. Friday's® Restaurants To Feature 8 Caribbean Cocktails

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Jun 02, 2010, 08:08 ET

CARROLLTON, Texas, June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- T.G.I. Friday's restaurants announced it will feature eight island-inspired Caribbean Cocktails at participating restaurants in the U.S. beginning today and for a limited time.

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"T.G.I. Friday's will take your taste buds to the tropics with these exciting Caribbean Cocktails," said George Barton, vice president of beverage and bar innovation for T.G.I. Friday's. "These signature cocktails are made with fresh, high quality ingredients such as freshly squeezed limes and fresh cut pineapple. So, if you're ready to get your island on, head to T.G.I. Friday's, where our drinks will transport you to the Caribbean."

T.G.I. Friday's Caribbean Cocktails include:

Coco'Mon n'Lime -- Captain Morgan® Original Spiced Run and Malibu Rum, fresh lime juice and Coke®

Tropical Fruit Coladas (available in Passion Fruit, Strawberry or Peach flavors) -- Refreshing frozen cocktails made with fruit puree, pina colada mix, Malibu Rum and fresh pineapple

Captain Morgan Island Rum Punch -- A blend of Captain Morgan® Original Spiced Rum, Myers's Dark Rum, Disaronno Amaretto, passion fruit puree and pineapple juice

Tropical Mai Tai -- A mix of Captain Morgan® Original Spiced Rum, pineapple and peach nectar.

Fresh Mango Lemonade -- ABSOLUT® vodka mixed with Malibu Rum, fresh lemon juice and fresh agave sour mix, shaken tableside poured over fresh mango puree

Ultimate Mango Berry Daiquiri -- A frozen blend of Bacardi® Superior Rum, peach schnapps, mango and strawberry purees and house made fresh sour mix with fresh squeezed lime

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With more than 900 restaurants in 60 countries, including approximately 600 restaurants in the U.S., T.G.I. Friday's offers great food, innovative drinks and a unique experience filled with flair and a Thank God It's Friday's™ attitude. Friday's authentic, engaging atmosphere makes it the perfect place to escape, socialize and connect with people while getting a rejuvenating second wind. Members of Give Me More Stripes®, Friday's guest recognition program, receive free stuff and special perks year-round. As the original casual dining restaurant, T.G.I. Friday's has a rich heritage which includes being credited with popularizing Happy Hour, Long Island Iced Tea and Loaded Potato Skins. T.G.I. Friday's is also famous for its flair bartenders, approximately 7000 of whom compete annually for the title of T.G.I. Friday's World Bartender Champion.

Carlson Restaurants Worldwide Inc., the parent company of TGI Friday's Inc., is a privately held company owned by Minneapolis-based Carlson, a world leader in the hospitality and travel industries. As of June 2010, Carlson Restaurants Worldwide owns, operates, franchises or licenses more than 1,000 restaurants in 60 countries. For more information, visit http://www.fridays.com.

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