Pearl Persephone Celebrates Spring's Arrival and Its Mythical Namesake; The First Pomegranate-Flavored Vodka Toasts Greek Goddess Persephone with the Season's Hottest Martini, The Pearl Pomtini.ST. LOUIS -- The apple is considered the fruit of temptation for many. But for ancient Greeks This an alphabetical list of ancient Greeks. These include ethnic Greeks and Greek language speakers from Greece and the Mediterranean world up to about 200 AD. : Top - 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Related articles A , the symbol of fateful enticement is the pomegranate pomegranate (pŏm`grănĭt, pŏm`ə–), handsome deciduous and somewhat thorny large shrub or small tree (Punica granatum . Mythology also associates the exotic fruit with the arrival of spring. Pearl Persephone, the first pomegranate-flavored vodka, commemorates the advent of spring with a toast to its namesake, Greek goddess Persephone. Greeks celebrated Persephone for ushering in Noun 1. ushering in - the introduction of something new; "it signalled the ushering in of a new era" first appearance, introduction, debut, entry, launching, unveiling - the act of beginning something new; "they looked forward to the debut of their new product line" the fruitful season of spring. In ancient Greece The term ancient Greece refers to the periods of Greek history in Classical Antiquity, lasting ca. 750 BC[1] (the archaic period) to 146 BC (the Roman conquest). It is generally considered to be the seminal culture which provided the foundation of Western Civilization. , spring signifies Persephone's return from the Underworld. Hades Hades (hā`dēz), in Greek and Roman religion and mythology. 1 The ruler of the underworld: see Pluto. 2 The world of the dead, ruled by Pluto and Persephone, located either underground or in the far west beyond the , the god of the Underworld, tempted Persephone with a pomegranate. Fatefully, she ate it and was bound to spend all winters in his underground kingdom. "Greek legend tells of mourning Persephone's time away and celebrating her return. Ancient Greeks viewed the fertility of spring as a result of her return and reveled in the season accordingly," explained Todd Nickodym, executive marketing manager for Luxco, importers of Pearl Vodka Pearl Vodka is a vodka that is produced in Alberta, Canada by a St. Louis-based company. It is made with Albertan wheat and water from the Canadian Rockies and is distilled 5 times. . "This spring we toast the return of Persephone with a Pearl Pomtini. This original pomegranate martini is made from the pomegranate-flavored vodka we named after the goddess. Using Pearl Persephone, bartenders nationwide have made the Pearl Pomtini as tempting as the fruit that enticed the Greek goddess." Introduced late last year, Pearl Persephone Vodka was the first pomegranate-flavored vodka on the market. "We're pleased to be the leader in meeting vodka connoisseurs' demand for pomegranate-flavored vodka," Nickodym said. "Since cutting-edge bartenders and discerning vodka drinkers could turn to Pearl Persephone for months now, pomegranate flavored cocktails, especially the Pearl Pomtini, have become popular in bars, restaurants and homes nationwide," Nickodym said. A recent survey from the Adam's Beverage Group named pomegranate as a preferred flavor in 2006. AC Nielsen also documents the popularity of pomegranate juice Pomegranate juice is a juice made from the pomegranate fruit. Culinary use Pomegranate juice is enjoyed as a drink in the Middle East. It is also used as an ingredient in the Persian dishes fesenjan and ash-e anar. , reporting that juice sales increased 800 percent from 2004 to 2005. Pearl Persephone is a super-premium vodka which combines the balance and smoothness of award-winning Pearl Vodka with the appealing and tempting flavor of the pomegranate. The resulting pomegranate-flavored vodka has a fresh bouquet and subtle sweetness that makes for a satisfying discovery for vodka connoisseurs. To celebrate spring and the Greek goddess who symbolizes its arrival, Pearl Persephone recommends these enticing cocktails: --Pearl Pomtini: The Original Pomegranate Martini - This martini combines the tempting flavors of pomegranate with Triple Sec and lime juices. This is the perfect cocktail to enjoy while spring entertaining, or out for the evening. Ingredients: 2 oz. Pearl Persephone Vodka 1 oz. Triple Sec 1 oz. Pomegranate juice/syrup Squeeze of fresh lime juice Directions: Shake well with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Dress your Pomtini further by adding three pomegranate seeds. --Pearl Pomade pomade (pō·mādˑ), n a substance that comprises the fat that contains fragrant materials produced by enfleurage. -This cocktail is the perfect celebration of warm weather. The combination of tangy lemonade with the subtle sweetness of Pearl Persephone will leave you with a satisfying taste of spring. Ingredients: 2 oz. Pearl Persephone Vodka Freshly squeezed
Directions: Pour Pearl Persephone Vodka over ice into a tall glass, add lemonade to fill. Stir gently and garnish garnish v. to obtain a court order directing a party holding funds (such as a bank) or about to pay wages (such as an employer) to an alleged debtor to set that money aside until the court determines (decides) how much the debtor owes to the creditor. with a lemon wheel. --Pearl Press- Pearl Persephone Vodka provides a twist to this standard drink. This crisp cocktail showcases the subtle sweetness of Pearl Persephone. Ingredients: 1.5 oz. Pearl Persephone Vodka Equal parts club soda and lemon lime soda Directions: Pour Pearl Persephone Vodka over ice into a highball glass. Add equal parts club soda and lemon lime soda. Garnish with a lime wedge. About Pearl Persephone and Luxco Bottled at 70 proof, Pearl Persephone is available nationwide in four sizes: 50 mL, 750 mL, 1 LT and 1.75 LT. The super-premium vodka is priced competitively within its category, at approximately $20 for the 750 mL. Pearl vodkas are imported from Canada by Luxco. The super-premium vodka is produced from the finest ingredients including soft winter wheat winter wheat n. Wheat planted in the autumn and harvested the following spring or early summer. and crystal pure water from the Northern Canadian Rockies The Canadian Rockies comprise the Canadian segment of the North American Rocky Mountains range. The southern end in Alberta and British Columbia borders Idaho and Montana of the USA. The northern end is at the Liard Plain in British Columbia. , and is expertly hand-crafted in micro-batches to maintain the quality, taste and integrity. Headquartered in St. Louis, Luxco is a leading importer, bottler and marketer of quality wines and spirits. Its Pearl brand portfolio includes Original Pearl Vodka, Pearl Lo Coco and Pearl Persephone. Powered by NewsWire One To view entire electronic release go to: http://www.newswire1.net/NW2006/A_WEB_MO/WEB0323/ |
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