SAN DIEGO — (July 15, 2009) — St. Petersburg™ Vodka, the “Taste of Russia®, will feature its signature cocktail, the “Hermitage,” at the Promises2Kids’ first fundraising event of the year, Jewel — A Private Concert to Benefit Promises2Kids, on Monday, July 20 at the Estate of Joan Waitt, Honorary Chair, in La Jolla, California. Proceeds from the outdoor event will fund programs at Promises2Kids, a San Diego non-profit formerly known as the Child Abuse Prevention Foundation.

The “Hermitage” will be served at both the VIP reception and to welcome guests at the main gathering. Named after the world-class St. Petersburg museum, the Hermitage cocktail combines the smoothness of St. Petersburg™ Vodka with the richness of strawberries, a light touch of citrus, and the tingling effervescence of sparkling wine.

Singer, songwriter, poet, and three-time Grammy nominee, Jewel Kilcher, is performing at the VIP reception. For tickets or more information about the event, please visit www.Promises2Kids.org or call Promises2Kids at 858-427-1102.

St. Petersburg™ Vodka has been a hit with critics and connoisseurs. It was awarded the 2007 Best Buy Bar Competition’s Gold Medal (Best Value Vodka, 94 points) and the 2006 International Review of Spirits Gold Medal (Best Buy, Exceptional). St. Petersburg™ Vodka is imported by Preiss Imports of San Diego. For more information on St. Petersburg™ Vodka call 619-857-2782.

St. Petersburg™ Vodka Hermitage
Ingredients:
1 ½ oz St.Petersburg Vodka
1/2 oz Triplum Luxardo (Triple Sec 39%)
1/2 oz Finest Call Strawberry Puree
1/4 oz Simple Syrup
1/8 oz Lemon Juice
1 oz Sparkling wine

Recipe:
1. Measure all the ingredients, except for Sparkling wine, and pour them into shaker with ice.
2. Shake well and pour into martini glass.
3. Pour Sparkling wine on top of drink.