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Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka & Godiva Liqueur Create Specialty Drinks for The 81st Academy Awards(R)

CIROC ULTRA PREMIUM VODKA & GODIVA LIQUEUR CREATE SPECIALTY DRINKS FOR THE 81ST ACADEMY AWARDS(R) VIEWING PARTY TO BENEFIT ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION. (PRNewsFoto/Diageo) HOLLYWOOD, CA UNITED STATES 02/20/2009

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  • 20 Feb 2009 20:46 Africa/Lagos


    Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka & Godiva Liqueur Create Specialty Drinks for The 81st Academy Awards(R) Viewing Party to Benefit Elton John AIDS Foundation(R)

    HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka and Godiva Liqueur, part of the Diageo family of premium spirits and wines, will create three specialty cocktails for the Elton John AIDS Foundation(R) gala dinner and Academy Awards Viewing Party at the Pacific Design Center, Sunday, February 22. This caps a year-long, multi-event partnership between Diageo and Elton John AIDS Foundation. The evening features a gala black-tie dinner, cocktails and Academy Awards screening for a host of Hollywood luminaries, and is known as one of the hottest events in Hollywood on Oscar Night.

    (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090220/LA73533)

    Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka has created specialty drinks "Ciroc Chic," and "Simply Scrumptious" to be served at the custom designed Ciroc Ice Bar. The "Ciroc Chic" blends Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka, Pomegranate and Pineapple juices and is served in a chilled Martini Glass garnished with a lemon twist. "Simply Scrumptious" is a mix of Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka, Lemon Juice, Pear Nectar and Cointreau, garnished with cinnamon. Godiva will feature the "Godiva Carameltini," a luxurious blend of Godiva Caramel Milk Chocolate Liqueur and Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka, served in a chilled martini glass with a caramel swirl.

    Established in 1992, the Elton John AIDS Foundation is one of the world's leading nonprofit HIV/AIDS organizations. Focusing on the support of community based prevention education programs, harm reduction programs, and direct services to those living with HIV/AIDS, the organizations outreach efforts include physical and mental health services, HIV testing and counseling, food distribution, assisted living services, social services and volunteer recruitment and support. For more information about EJAF, log onto to www.ejaf.org.

    Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines, and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines. Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at http://www.diageo.com/.
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    Source: Diageo

    CONTACT: Lindsay McConchie of Katy Sweet & Associates, +1-323-852-0772,
    Lindsay.KatySweet@Sbcglobal.net, for Diageo

    Web Site: http://www.diageo.com/

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