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Happy Hour: Sage Lady
In terms of flavored vodkas, I've always enjoyed Absolut's more creative offerings. So naturally I was excited when I got my hands on a bottle of Absolut's newest flavor — Absolut Mango. The brand crafted several recipes to feature the spirit and I decided to experiment with this innovative cocktail that combines sage, cucumber, and lime juice.
In an Absolut World, Affection Replaces Currency
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Absolut vodka has released a new ad campaign, entitled "Hugs," that's all about spreading love. In the commercial, which debuted last night during the Grammys, money is replaced with acts of affection. For tickets to the movies, the buyer gives the ticket girl two kisses.
Yum's December Must Haves
With its festive parties and unlimited opportunities to bake and cook, December is one of my favorite months. Here, I've rounded up my must haves for the holidays. Enjoy!
Do You Drink Strong Alcohol?
The other day I made a martini with Absolut's 100-proof, black-label vodka.
I've never considered myself a lightweight, but you could definitely notice the difference in strength!
How about you?
Are We All Just Too Easily Offended?
I don't know if it's just me, but every news story I read today is another tale of people getting bent out of shape. Have we built a culture of super sensitivity, or are there just so many things to object to nowadays? To the evidence!
The Big Easy - Absolut New Orleans
Yesterday, at Tales of the Cocktail - an annual New Orleans culinary and cocktail festival - Absolut Vodka announced a new limited-edition flavor appropriately called "New Orleans." Inspired by the Big Easy, Absolut New Orleans combines juicy mango and spicy black pepper. This is the first in a series of limited-edition flavored vodkas named after cities, and this time around Absolut is planning on donating 100% of the profits to charities in the Gulf Coast including Habitat for Humanity, Hands on Gulf Coast, Volunteer Mobile along with a few others.
In An Absolut World: Love It Or Hate It?
Absolut has spent the last 28 years making iconic ads where the focus was the bottle. However, this year they've decided to freshen things up and embrace change. Their new "In An Absolut World" campaign, features photos from a world where everything is as fantastic as Absolut.
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Absolutely Annoying Words: Which Ones Get to You?
Like a bad cold virus, an annoying word can spread from carrier to carrier to the point where everyone is infected with its potential usage. “Going forward,” “at the end of the day,” and, “synergize” are a few annoying buzzwords that come to mind. And now, as a CNN article rightly points out, everyone seems to respond to any question with the overenthusiastic "Absolutely!"
Is This Your Idea of an "Absolut" World?
Certainly men have to deal with the occasional crabby pregnant wife and financial stresses of having a baby, but women are the ones who physically deal with the morning sickness and evolving body. Feeling more sympathetic for the females, a whopping 90 percent of you think pregnancy is tougher on the woman than the man. This Absolut Vodka advertisement claiming "In an Absolut world" had me chuckling, but also wondering — if you could, would you pass the pregnancy torch to your partner?
Absolut (Pears) Decor
PopSugar reported about Carmen Electra hosting last night's launch of Absolut Pears (the latest flavored vodka installment from Absolut) and I, PartySugar, am here to report the fabulous details surrounding the atmosphere and decor of the party. The party was sort of a take on the Adam and Eve theme with young good looking guys and gals dressed in scantily clad nude body suits with strategically placed leaves. One of the girls performed with a live large boa constructor above the bar.
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