(June 11, 1013) – One of the favorite “staycations” of locals here on the island of Maui is over to the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Lana’i at Manele Bay. A quick jump by plane or ferry from Maui lands you at one of the world’s finest resorts, where turquoise blue water meets a crescent white-sand beach. Overlooking a protected marine preserve, here you can enjoy some of the best snorkeling and dolphin watching in the islands. Set cliffside, you add on the impeccable Four Seasons’ service and amenities, scrumptious dining al fresco under the stars and inside at the recently opened Nobu, and fabulous cocktails poolside, and you have the makings of an ultimate inspired getaway.

We are thrilled to be featured at this world class resort, and wanted to share this fabulous drink recipe with you, created by Nobu Executive Chef Oyvind Naesheim and Kailani Restaurant Manager Jeremy Sidman.

Lokahi Cocktail, Four Seasons Resort Lana’i at Manele Bay (excerpt from blog post from Taste by Four Seasons)
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This cocktail was inspired by the universal idea of unity. Here on Lana’i, it is the Hawaiian value of LŌKAHI, or unity. Similar to Polynesian voyaging, our team has embarked on an incredible journey. Like paddling a canoe, the journey requires teamwork, diversity, balance, harmony and strength. This drink is a harmonious and flavorful balance of ingredients that equally represent unity – two teams aligned in unison to achieve one common goal. Nobu Executive Chef, Oyvind Naesheim, and Kailani Restaurant Manager, Jeremy Sidman, united on the voyage to create a sustainable cocktail.

Ingredients:
2 oz (60 ml) Maui’s Own Organic Ocean Vodka
1-½ whole calamansi lime, halved
½ oz (15 ml) Lehua honey syrup
6 chunks of fresh pineapple
2 Maui vanilla bean (split lengthwise with vanilla beans open)
4 ginger pieces, cut into matchsticks

Method:
1. Muddle calamansi halves with ginger sticks, vanilla bean and pineapple in a shaker until the pineapple is almost crushed into juice and the vanilla bean is split open.

2. Pour the Ocean Vodka into the glass with the muddled contents and add the honey syrup. Add ice to the ingredients and shake vigorously.

3. Strain into a martini glass and place dehydrated pineapple slice on top of the drink.

- See more at: http://taste.fourseasons.com/seasonal-recipe/lokahi-cocktail/#sthash.Avk0fe45.dpuf

(June 4, 2013) – It’s in honor of our fathers! Sunday, June 16 Ocean Vodka is thrilled to be featured at the best Father’s Day Brunch on Maui at “Maui’s most Hawaiian hotel,” the Ka’anapali Beach Hotel. We will be serving up our Maui Ocean Bloody Mary and on site to sell some fabulous Ocean Vodka merchandise. Dad will look great in an Ocean Vodka golf shirt with matching golf towel!

The Sunday Champagne Brunch at Ka’anapali Beach Hotel is a local tradition, a favorite of Mauians and visitors alike. Settle in for some serious grazing among a wide selection of traditional brunch items and Hawaiian specialties, over 70 items will be available! Enjoy the free-flowing champagne and Hawaiian entertainment – and remember to save room for dessert. For reservations call (808) 667-0124 or check out HawaiianSundayBrunch.com. Brunch is served from 8:30am to 1:00pm, adults are $45.95 and children 12 and under are $25. This event does sell out, so book your seats fast!

Entertainment will be Asian Blend (Jay Molina, Mitch Hazama, Alan Pascua, Desiree Echalas-Toda, Earl Apo Jr. & Tarvin Makia). Founded in 1972, Asian Blend will be performing songs from their much anticipated premiere CD, Maui Magic, due this fall. Additional entertainment will be Emcee KPOA “Hawaiian Home Boy” Shane Kahalehau and performances by the ladies of Halau Hula Malani O Kapehe.

Enjoy a Maui Ocean Bloody Mary gift a golf towel at home with your Father if you can’t make it to Maui! Golf towels are $14 and you can have shipped by emailing info@oceanvodka.com.  Cheers!

1.       1.5oz Maui’s own Organic Ocean Vodka

2.       5oz Chili Pepper Water

3.       Bloody Mary Mix

Garnish : Kiawe Smoked Salt Rim, Pipikaula Stick

Enjoy this video from 2011 Father’s Day Brunch!

(May 30, 2013) – Ocean Vodka was thrilled to host The International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at a beautiful farm to table lunch and tour this week at our Organic Farm and Distillery. It was a gorgeous day on the Farm, and we were spoiled by being able to take a break from our typical farming activities and join our guests to enjoy a locally sourced and specially prepared gourmet lunch by Chef Dan Fiske of Private Maui Chef.

The theme of the IFWTWA press trip was “Finding the Real Hawaii Through, History, Arts, Culture and Food”. The group had started on Oahu and split to neighboring islands, and we hosted a very enthusiastic group of five writers.  The International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) is a global network of journalists who cover the hospitality and lifestyle fields, and the people who promote them.

The group lead, Maralyn Hill, had this to say, “We all loved Ocean Vodka. Everything about the experience exceeded expectations. Meeting Shay again, his parents and team was an unforgettable experience and the catered lunch was outstanding. You have achieved so much with an outstanding product in a short time and we are quite excited to be kept in the loop with all your expansion projects.”

Special thanks to Michelle Winner (IFWTWA President), Maralyn Hill (IFWTWA Past President), Jason Kelly Photography, Dan Fiske of Private Maui Chef, Kimo Kay of Akina Aloha Tours, and all of our guests and fans who will now be spreading the Ocean aloha around the world!

Writers Included:

Graeme Kemelo

Gail Gerson-Witte

Carolyn Delafrange

Norm Hill

Maralyn Hill