GREY GOOSE® Vodka Continues to Serve It Up as Promotional Partner of the 2010 US Open Tennis Championships

CORAL GABLES, Fla., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- GREY GOOSE®, the "World's Best Tasting Vodka," announced it will return as a proud promotional partner of the 2010 US Open Tennis Championships held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, NY.  This marks the fourth year GREY GOOSE Vodka will partner with the USTA at the highest annually attended sporting event in the world with more than 700,000 spectators in attendance.

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The official GREY GOOSE Vodka specialty cocktail, Honey Deuce, a fresh-tasting beverage created by GREY GOOSE Vodka Mixologist Nick Mautone, will be available at select bars on premise during the tournament for purchase in a souvenir cup that features previous US Open champions.

In celebration of the tournament and its millions of at-home fans, GREY GOOSE Vodka is pleased to present the Honey Deuce Pitcher, a batched version of the signature Honey Deuce cocktail, perfect to serve guests at any US Open celebration. Now all tennis fans can enjoy the Honey Deuce, a festive drink that honors the sport by featuring honeydew melon balls emulating the look of tennis balls.

GREY GOOSE Honey Deuce Pitcher

16 parts GREY GOOSE Original Vodka

32 parts freshly squeezed lemonade

8 parts Chambord® or premium raspberry liqueur

Crushed ice

Honeydew melon balls

Add lemonade, GREY GOOSE Vodka and Chambord to a large pitcher filled with crushed ice and stir well. Pour into highball glasses filled with ice and garnish with melon balls.

Serves 9.

About The USTA

The USTA is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the U.S. and the leader in promoting and developing the growth of tennis at every level -- from local communities to the highest level of the professional game.  A not-for-profit organization with 750,000 members, it invests 100% of its proceeds in growing the game. It owns and operates the US Open, the highest attended annual sporting event in the world, and launched the Olympus US Open Series linking 10 summer tournaments to the US Open. In addition, it owns the 90 Pro Circuit events throughout the U.S., is a minority owner and promotional partner of World TeamTennis, and selects the teams for the Davis Cup, Fed Cup, Olympic and Paralympic Games. The USTA philanthropic entity, USTA Serves, provides grants and scholarships and through tennis, helps underserved youth and people with disabilities to improve academics, build character and strive for excellence. For more information on the USTA, log on to usta.com.

About GREY GOOSE® Vodka

Blended and bottled in the celebrated Cognac region of Western France, GREY GOOSE Vodka is truly a unique offering.  Every element that goes into its production ensures that GREY GOOSE Vodka stands alone as the "World's Best Tasting Vodka." The 80 proof super-premium spirit is packaged in beautiful frosted glass bottles, with a clear window in the shape of a Grey Goose silhouette that allows a peek at the flight of the Grey Goose across the majestic Massif Central Mountains.  Each bottle is sealed with a cork stopper and an elegant foil closure. The GREY GOOSE portfolio is comprised of GREY GOOSE Vodka, GREY GOOSE La Poire, GREY GOOSE L'Orange and GREY GOOSE Le Citron flavored vodkas.

About Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.

Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. is the United States import and distribution arm of one of the world's leading spirits and wine producers. The company boasts a portfolio of some of the most recognized and top-selling spirits brands in the United  States  including  BACARDI® rum, the world's favorite and best-selling premium rum, as well as the world's most awarded rum; GREY GOOSE® vodka, the  world-leader  in super-premium vodka; DEWAR'S® Blended Scotch Whisky, the number-one selling blended Scotch whisky in the United States; BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin, the top-valued premium gin in the world; CAZADORES® blue agave tequila, the number-one premium tequila in the world; MARTINI® vermouth, the world-leader in vermouth; and other leading and emerging brands.

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