LUX Magazine Announces The Winners of the 2019 Food & Drink Awards
United Kingdom – December 9, 2019
LUXlife magazine announces the winners of the 2019 Food & Drink Awards. Over recent years, the Food & Drink industry has seen a new wave of sectors burst into the market and influence the way eat, drink and enjoy our favorite cuisines. From the prevalence of specialty eating practices and diets companies working within the food and drink industry are working harder than ever to facilitate the diverse and evolving demands of millions of individuals worldwide. In addition to commending the businesses which continue demonstrating a high level of culinary excellence by serving some of the most sumptuous cocktails and dishes, the Food & Drink Awards pays homage to those who successfully cater to the varying lifestyles, tastes and choices of the modern-day consumer by bringing new and innovative products to the table.
Commenting on the success of the awards programme, Coordinator Katherine Benton, stated: “Congratulations to all of my winners: 2019 has been an exciting and challenging year in this fast-paced market, and I am immensely proud of your success. Best of luck going forward!”
Blue Marble Cocktails was one of the beverage companies that prevailed being awarded: Best Variety of Premium Canned Cocktails. Alan Miller, CEO and Founder of Blue Marble said, “Such an honor to be recognized in our specific category. With all the pre-mixed cocktail companies out there, we truly strive to be always ultra-premium, all-natural, no artificial anything, and gluten free. Our flavors are accurately a variety and we are happy to be esteemed for it.”To find out more about these prestigious awards, and the dedicated establishments that have been selected for them, please visit https://www.lux-review.com/lux_awards/food-drink-awards where you can view our winners supplement and full winners list.
About LUXlife
Published quarterly, LUXlife informs readers on all aspects of high end lifestyle, including the finest, food and drink, hotels and resorts, health and beauty, automotive, jewelry, art and technology from around the world.
SUNSET International Spirits Competition 2019
Los Angeles, CA – November 27, 2019
Sunset Magazine was pleased to officially announce the results of the 2019 SUNSET International Spirits Competition, produced by Wine and Spirits Competition Management & Production. SUNSET is the leading media brand of the Western lifestyle. Sunseta’s International Sprita’s Competition makes its winning spirits part of the most influential spirit program in the country. Its judges are some of the most experienced professionals in the country, including many Master Sommeliers, Buyers and Media. An esteemed panel of top tier judges’ asses the entries and awarded gold medals.
One of the Gold medals was awarded to Blue Marble for their Moscow Mule in their Blue Marble Cocktails line. Alan Miller CEO and Founder of Blue Marble stated, “Every time we win another medal it feels just as incredible as the first time we won one. This medal from Sunset International Spirits Competition is no different. It brings myself and the entire Blue Marble Team great joy to know all of the hard work day in and day out and caring about every single ingredient that is going into our recyclable can is being recognized. Thank you for this honor.”
All winners will be posted on Sunseta’s website, thedatastill.com and winecompetitions.com.
About Sunset Magazine:
SUNSET magazine is committed to promoting its winners in ways that no other competition can. The SUNSET International Spirits Competition remains a tour de force with winners gaining top level exposure through its magazine. Be sure to look for the Jan. / Feb. 2020 issue of SUNSET magazine as it showcases this yeara’s winners!
BLUE MARBLE TAKES OVER TV'S NATIONWIDE
Los Angeles, CA – November 12, 2019
Blue Marble Cocktails was recently spotted on the incredible American Sitcom Modern Family. The hit TV show first aired in 2009 and is now on its 11th and final season. Season 11 is where Blue Marble Cocktails in seen with main actor Ty Burrell.
Alan Miller, CEO and founder of Blue Marble said, “This is such an amazing time for Blue Marble and this is definitely the icing on the cake. To see the product, Blue Marble Cocktails, that myself and my family put so much into on Modern Family is a surreal moment for our family business. There has been so much passion and hard work put into everything we do and so much more is coming that we cannot wait to share.”
CHAMPION OF THE YEAR GALA
Las Vegas, NV – November 9, 2019
6 PM – 10 PM
Caesars Palace, Augustus Ballroom
Champion of the Year is an annual fundraising competition organized by the Best Buddies staff, Event Committee and Advisory Board, featuring a select group of individuals, professionals and community leaders prominent in the community. These philanthropic trailblazers compete to raise the most funds for Best Buddies and earn the ultimate title of Champion of the Year.
By reaching out to the community to raise funds and spread awareness, candidates champion for Best Buddies, our mission, and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout.
Following the twelve-week campaign, Best Buddies will recognize the candidate who has raised the largest amount in donations at the annual Champion of the Year Gala. By definition, that candidate will have surpassed all rivals in the competition; and therefore, becomes a champion. He or she will aptly receive the title of Champion of the Year! Blue Marble Cocktails will be a part of this incredible charity event.
Alan Miller, CEO and Founder of Blue Marble stated, “We are a family owned and operated business so with that we love to be involved in our local communities. Las Vegas has been so welcoming to us, so it is our honor to give back to a cause that means so much to Las Vegas. Our biggest hope is to inspire other individuals to get involved in their local communities. No matter how big or small involvement can be it all helps.”
About Best Buddies:
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
INTREPID MUSEUM IS THE PLACE TO EXPERIENCE BLUE MARBLE
New York City, New York – October 20, 2019
Welcoming over one million visitors a year, Intrepid Museum includes the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle that paved the way for America’s successful Space Shuttle Program. Also, on display are 28 authentically restored aircraft, including the Lockheed A-12, the world’s fastest military jet and spy plane, and the British Airways Concorde, the fastest commercial aircraft to ever cross the Atlantic Ocean. Rounding out the Museum are the submarine Growler, the only American diesel-powered strategic missile submarine open to the public, an 18,000 sq. ft. education center, Pier 86, a publicly accessible pier that is part of the Hudson River Park Trust, and the Exploreum, an interactive hall focused on themes of water, space, air and life at sea. Now, you can experience all of these amazing pieces of history while enjoying Blue Marble Cocktails.
The mission of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is to promote the awareness and understanding of history, science and service through its collections, exhibitions and programming in order to honor our heroes, educate the public and inspire our youth. Alan Miller, CEO and Founder of Blue Marble Cocktails said, “It is an honor to be served at such an incredible site with historic blue marble moments in time. To be included in this incredible venue really is a testament to the quality of Blue Marble. We are honored to be seeing it all come to life on October 25th.”
On October 25th, guests can enjoy Blue Marble Cocktails on Hangar 4, as well as celebrate Halloween with a special Astronomy Night, and learn about the spookiest planets in the universe from American Museum of Natural History senior scientist Jackie Faherty. Following the talk, enjoy stargazing on the flight deck (weather permitting).
About Intrepid Museum:
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine. Through exhibitions, educational programming and the foremost collection of technologically groundbreaking aircraft and vessels, visitors of all ages and abilities are taken on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery.
The Intrepid Museum was founded in 1982 with the acquisition of the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, now a National Historic Landmark, which served tours of duty in World War II and the Vietnam War, and was a recovery vessel for the Gemini and Mercury space missions.
Free Fridays (overview): Beginning April 26, the Intrepid Museum will open its doors select Friday nights for FREE from 5:00pm–9:00pm! Explore the Museum and enjoy a variety of free after-hours programming including lively conversations, exciting performances, telescopes for viewing the night sky and movie nights on the flight deck!
THE GREAT ALASKAN RACE MOVIE PREMIERE
Los Angeles, California – October 17, 2019
Director, Writer, and Producer Brain Presley bring us “The Great Alaskan Race”. The movie opens in theaters on October 25th, 2019. Based on a true story, In 1925’s historic great race of mercy, a group of brave mushers travels 700 miles to save the small children of Nome, Alaska from a deadly epidemic. The LA Premiere of The Great Alaskan Race was at the Arclight Hollywood and Blue Marble Cocktails was a sponsor on this incredible night. Blue Marble was on the step and repeat that all attendees posed for pictures and spoke to press along with being served at the afterparty.
The Great Alaskan Race is a based on a true story about a race in the 1925’s to get anti-toxin to Nome, Alaska to save all the children who were infected from dying. Leonhard Seppula and his 12-year-old lead dog Togo did an unprecedented 330 miles out of the 700 total in 5 days to get the serum and transport it back to Nome in -80 degree weather. Dogs and Mushers are told to never run past -40 below because it will kill a dog not to mention one should never run a 12-year-old dog in those conditions. Leonhard Seppula showed bravery and selflessness in hopes of saving his entire town. Most of the stories that people have read about this race have been about Balto, the lead dog that took the serum the last 50 miles to the town of Nome. This is the first time that the story of Togo and Balto share the heroic efforts that saved all the children from dying. This was really about the bravery of groups of mushers from around Alaska that were willing to sacrifice their dogs and themselves for the greater good of humanity.
Alan Miller, CEO and founder of Blue Marble Cocktails said, “We are honored to be a part of this movie premiere and share our family owned product with these amazing actors, producers, and crew. Being a part of prestigious events like this one shows to ourselves and our consumers the ultra-premium quality that we put out in every single one of our product lines.”
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2019 U.S.A. TASTE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019 U.S.A. BEVERAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Northern California – September 27, 2019
Blue Marble Seltzers was selected as a winning product line in the retail category of “Premium Ready-To-Drink Seltzers In Cans.”
Their submissions in this product category, Ultra-Premium Spiked Seltzers: Pure Love, Citrus Joy, Berry Bliss and Tropical Retreat were all judged superior in Northern California by a panel of Masters of Taste selected by Chefs In America.
The protocols of “triple blind” judging include the following ground rules to ensure accurate and fair judging results.
Evaluators do not know:
1. Who the manufacturer is
2. What the product variety or appellation is
3.What the other evaluators’ scores and comments are during evaluation
The American Masters Of Taste judging panel stated that, “These Ready-To-Drink Vodka-based seltzers in cans, continue to demonstrate Blue Marble’s commitment to creating flavorful, well executed, refreshing, low calorie cocktails for people to conveniently enjoy wherever.”
Although panelists do not see the product packaging prior to the evaluation, they commented afterwards that the sleek, narrow 12 ounce cans with attractive graphics also add to the visual appeal of Blue Marble’s product presentation.
The judging was part of the on-going U.S.A. Taste Championships and U.S.A. Beverage Championships founded in 1986 with the establishment of Chefs In America, whose professional culinary board members gather weekly to conduct taste tests on a myriad of foodservice and retail grocery products.
Blue Marble Ultra-Premium Seltzers was declared a 2019 U.S.A. Taste Champion and 2019 U.S.A. Beverage Champion.
BLUE MARBLE TEAMS UP WITH THE PACERS FOUNDATION GOLF OUTING
Indianapolis, IN – September 17, 2019
Traditionally coinciding with the start of training camp, the Pacers Foundation Golf Outing is one of the largest fundraisers for the organization. The annual event brings together a unique mix of Pacers players, coaches, media personalities, corporate partners and season ticket holders. The Brickyard Crossing Golf Club has been the gracious host for several years for this event that includes brunch, a four-person scramble, putting competition, unique gifts, and post-round food and beverage including Indiana’s own Blue Marble Cocktails.
Blue Marble Cocktails will be out on the green serving their award winning, gluten free cocktails for these amazing guests. Alan Miller, CEO of Blue Marble Cocktails said, “As a fellow native Hoosier I am thrilled we are a part of such an amazing event and cause. We love taking part in charity events and seeing that this one helps our next generation of incredible leaders and minds; it is our honor.”
The 2018 Pacers Foundation Golf Outing is set for Wednesday, Sept. 19.
About the Pacers Foundation:
In its 25th year, the Pacers Foundation strives to assist Indiana’s youth in making winning life choices through its contributions to and partnerships with youth-serving organizations. The Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life of Hoosier youth by inspiring and motivating them to become involved in community activities, pursue their educations, set personal goals and realize their full potential.
SAN DIEGO SPIRITS FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS COMPETITION ANNOUNCES DOUBLE GOLD FOR BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS.
San Diego, CA – September 16, 2019
The 2019 San Diego Spirits Festival International Spirits Competition had one of the toughest fields to date with great entries from both the USA and internationally, all spirits were judged on their individual merits and attributes. Blue Marble Cocktails adds a Double Gold to their already expansive medal line up.
The 2019 bottle judging competition was well supported with over 228 from craft distilleries, American merchant bottlers, and large familiar labels. Brands were divided into respective categories as determined by spirit type or style, including whiskey, bourbon, rum, gin, vodka, and flavored vodka. Judges were divided into panels and participated in blind tastings of the spirits, using their knowledge and expertise to analyze and scrutinize the participants’ aromas and flavors.
All samples were covered and tasted in the NEAT glass which has been designed to dissipate alcohol and magnify aromas, the NEAT glass is the official judging and tasting glass of the San Diego Spirits Festival International Competition All tastings were held blind, and the integrity of the competition was safe guarded by sample preparation in a restricted room away from the judging area, with strict adherence to a single specific category for each flight.
The integrity of San Diego Spirits Festival International Spirits Competition starts with the quality and expertise of the Esteemed Judges, who have a wide variety of experiences and backgrounds and this facilitates a true, and unbiased quality of judging process.
“The quality of spirits entered this year was exceptional” said George Manska inventor of the NEAT tasting Glass and the official Advisory Council for the San Diego Spirits Festival. In total, 138 Medals were awarded across all categories; only 16 Double Gold medals were awarded this year. Absolutely no automatic awards were given. Every medal awarded was won against a field of competitors and stood on its own individual merits.
Alan Miller, CEO and founder of Blue Marble Cocktails stated, “We are honored that out of all the entries Blue Marble Cocktails won a Double Gold at this year’s San Diego Spirits Festival. We set out to make amazing cocktails that are not only all-natural, but ultra-premium and packaged in an aluminum can to help keep the blue marble blue. Winning awards like this means the world to our family owned and operated business and our entire team that makes up the Blue Marble family.”
The winning brands were announced at the 11th Annual San Diego Spirits Festival which was held on August 24-25 at the Port Pavilion Broadway Pier and brought together industry insiders and cocktail consumers for a weekend of community, discovery and education.
“The festival’s goal is to bring cocktail and culinary enthusiasts together over spirits we already know and love while introducing what’s new and exciting in the industry,” explains San Diego Spirits Festival founder Liz Edwards.
ABOUT SAN DIEGO SPIRITS FESTIVAL:
Since 2009, San Diego Spirits Festival has brought the best of the craft cocktail scene to the city of San Diego, celebrating local cuisine, mixology, and all things spirits. Voted Premier Traveler’s, “Must-Try Festival of the Year”, and named by Fodors.com as “One of the Best Cocktail Festivals in America!” It is truly an event not to be missed! www.sandiegospiritsfestival.com
BARRELS & BITES
Reno, Nevada – September 4, 2019
Barrels and Bites event is coming up in two short days on September 6th from 4 to 8pm at the Peppermill Hotel Casino. Barrels & Bites is a fund raiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Nevada and all profits will benefit this great organization. Newcomer to this event Blue Marble Cocktails will be joining to support its local community and this charitable event.
This this year’s event will once again include extravagant “venues” within the tasting. This year Barrels and Bites are adding a “Rooftop Party” and “Bubbles and Rose all Day” to the “Cantina”, “Ice Bar”, “Sake Alley”, and the “Whiskey Corral” specialty venues. Blue Marble Cocktails will be a part of the Rooftop Party letting attendees try their all-natural, ultra-premium, award-winning pre-mixed cocktails.
Alan Miller, CEO and founder of Blue Marble Cocktails said, “We love being involved in fundraisers like this one. The energy is in the air and the room is filled with kindhearted people. As much as we want to sell our award-winning cocktails, the feeling of supporting events like Barrels and Bites and other charitable events is irreplaceable.”
About Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows:
1976 marked the beginning of operations for the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows. The Club was formed and financed by local businessmen and women and many concerned citizens. In late 1981, the Club’s main facility opened at its current location on E. 9th St. in Reno – the Club now boasts a total of 23 locations throughout Reno, Sparks and Fernley.
ILENE JOY, BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS, AND TESSA HILTON CELEBRATE SUMMER IN THE HAMPTONS WITH A COCKTAIL PARTY TO BENEFIT CHARITY PARTNER, ANIMAL HAVEN
Montauk, New York – August 17th, 2019
Ilene Joy and Blue Marble Cocktails celebrated summer in The Hamptons with cocktails and canapes in support of charity partner, Animal Haven. The event kicked off the weeklong Ilene Joy pop-up shop at Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa. The cocktail party highlighted Blue Marble Cocktails and Ilene Joy’s fine jewelry collections and showcased the one-of-a-kind high jewelry pieces in a silent auction. The silent auction included bespoke pieces such as Zoe Kravitz’ wedding earrings and other pieces of note. A portion of all proceeds from the cocktail event and pop-up was donated back to Animal Haven. HUMANMOSAIC, DJ duo Barron and Tessa Hilton, performed as well as Pamela Tick. Blue Marble Cocktails were served along with light bites by Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa and guests were flown in by Fly Foxtrot.
The event was attended by jewelry designers Ilene Joy and Rae Scheer, alongside co-host Tessa Hilton as well as Jane Krakowski, Kate Bock, Daphne Groeneveld, Megan Williams, Flaviana Matata, Barron Hilton, Pamela Tick, Marina Ingvarsson and Allie Rizzo, and amongst others.
Barron Hilton, VP of Brand Strategy stated, “Collaborating with different charities while getting the word out about Blue Marble is probably one of the most rewarding parts of this job. Last night we celebrated on the beach in support of our charity partners, Animal Haven, a non-profit organization very near and dear to my heart. This amazing charity aids in finding homes for animals that are either abused, abandoned or that have lost their homes to natural disasters. Witnessing this event come full circle was really something. It was a great turnout, and everyone loved Blue Marble. The Moscow-Mule was the hit of the night!”
ABOUT ILENE JOY FINE JEWELRY
Founded by seasoned jewelry designer Ilene Joy and her daughter, Rae Scheer, Ilene Joy is a fine jewelry brand focused on pushing the boundaries of tradition. Ilene’s collections speak to the bold, authoritative woman who is not afraid of expressing her true inner nature and celebrating the rebel within. Ilene and Rae teamed up with friend of the brand, actress and model Poppy Delevingne to star in their first campaign and formally kick off the brand launch on February 5 2019 in NYC. In the short time since, Ilene Joy has gained a cult following of celebrities and fashion heavyweights including Sienna Miller, Gigi Hadid, Jennifer Lawrence, Zoë Kravitz, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Christina Hendricks, Jane Krakowski, Miranda Lambert, Kat Graham, Louise Roe, Harley Viera Newton, Lauren Santo Domingo, Tabitha Simmons, Delilah Belle Hamlin, Josie Canseco, Leigh Lezark, Natasha Lyonne, Erin Foster, Alisia Boe, Marianne Rendon, Tessa Gräfin von Walderdorff Hilton, Afiya Bennett, Natalie Joos, Elizabeth Saltzman Walker, Erin Walsh, Joy Corrigan, Liz Turner, Zaina Gohou, Maria Hatzistefanis and Fabiola Beracasa. Every piece of Ilene Joy jewelry is handmade locally in New York City by her master jeweler and small team of artisans. Nothing is machine-manufactured and one-of-a-kind pieces take center stage.
ABOUT ANIMAL HAVEN:
Animal Haven works is a nonprofit animal rescue that works within New York City and Tri-State communities to find homes for abandoned dogs and cats. Our Rehabilitation & Training Program provides behavior intervention and our Community Engagement Program focuses on the human-animal bond, striving to keep people and their pets together. Founded in 1967, we operate a state-of-the-art animal rescue and adoption center in Manhattan’s Soho neighborhood.
ABOUT HUMANMOSAIC:
HUMANMOSAIC is a DJ duo comprised of husband and wife, Barron and Tessa Hilton. Tessa has been DJing a little over six years, delving deep into the underground sounds of techno and house while living in Berlin. Tessa and Barron both like to find ways to create a story through their sets. With Tessa graduating from Barron College with a degree in literature and Barron graduating from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in Film Production, they approach each set through a narrator’s voice, creating a journey for their listeners from beginning to end. Barron has always had a fascination with film scores, which he implements into his sets with the use of ambient and experimental tones.
“ROCKIN BLUES” WITH BLUE MARBLE
August 12, 2019 – Newport Beach, California
For the 13th year in a row, over a thousand Orange County locals converged upon Hi-Time Wine Cellars’ parking lot on Sunday, August 11th from 12-5 p.m. for the annual Charity Chili Cook-Off benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Central Orange Coast. This year’s theme was “Rockin’ Blues” and guests were encouraged to wear their favorite blues themed attire. Speaking of Blue, one of the favorite vendors from this year was Blue Marble Cocktails. It was Blue Marble’s first year supporting this charitable cause and with the incredible response they may be becoming a regular.
Attendees sampled chili and beverages from a wide variety of local businesses and organizations. Participating chefs competed for 1st through 4th place from a panel of esteemed judges along with People’s Choice Awards. The Slimtones & All Star Trio provided live entertainment. The annual event benefits the Boys and Girls Club of Central Orange Coast and has raised over $250,000 to date. Last year alone, the event raised over $25,000.
Danyelle Rabine, EVP of Blue Marble Cocktails, stated, “This event was remarkable. The Blue Marble Team won over the taste buds of event attendees and expressed that Blue Marble tastes better than the other alcohol and ready to drink vendors. They loved our family story, our commitment to giving back and repeatedly returned bringing friends to try the cocktails. We could not have asked for a better first time attending the Hi Times Chili Cook Off, but more importantly we were ecstatic to be involved in the local community and help give back to such an amazing cause.”
About Hi Times Wine Cellars:
Hi-Time Wine Cellars is a family-owned retail store located in Costa Mesa, California. Founded by Fritz Hanson and his brother-in-law Jim McVay, Hi-Time opened the cellar doors in 1957 at our original location on 17th and Irvine in Costa Mesa, California. In 1984, we moved to our nearby Ogle Street location in Costa Mesa where we built one of the largest underground temperature-controlled wine cellars in the U.S. Truly a family operation, you’ll find three generations working at the store on any given day, as well as a dedicated and knowledgeable staff, many who’ve been with the store for 20 years or more.
About The Boys & Girls Clubs of Orange Coast:
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast provides a positive, healthy learning environment for children, and it’s what we’ve done locally since 1941. With each year that passes, our Club curriculum takes progressively longer strides toward strengthening the academic aptitude, the physical fitness, the health awareness, and the career ambitions of our members, preparing them to graduate high school and become productive citizens. Today, the youth of Central Orange Coast are growing up with extraordinary opportunities, some of which also present uncharted risks. With more than 200,000 youth under the age of 18 within our reach in the Central Orange Coast region, we are called to do everything we can to help as many as possible reach greatnes
PUPPIES AND COCKTAILS
Las Vegas, NV – August 10, 2019
Silverton Casino has partnered with The Animal Foundation for their annual One Drunk Puppy Wine Tasting event. Hundreds of guests enjoy appetizers, wine, entertainment, and let’s not forget cocktails while supporting the shelter. All proceeds benefited The Animal Foundation. One of the companies who joined the cause was Blue Marble Cocktails. Blue Marble brought their all-natural, ultra-premium, ready to drink cocktails for guests to enjoy while walking around the event with man’s best friend.
Pamela Jean Miller, Marketing Manager for Blue Marble Cocktails and fellow dog lover said, “We are thrilled to be a part of this event. Animals are such a stress reliever and bring so much happiness to us humans. It is only right we give back to make sure they are taken care of and are given that same happiness. While Blue Marble’s mission is to keep the blue marble blue, the mission is also to make sure that all of our beings on our blue marble are taken care of. With each event we do if we can help one person, one animal, clean one beach, plant one tree, and inspire others to do the same then our team has accomplished something.”
About The Animal Foundation:
The Animal Foundation, founded in 1978, is the highest volume single-site animal shelter in America. Our mission is to save all healthy and treatable animals in the Las Vegas Valley. Last year we saved over 20,000 lost, homeless, and often mistreated animals.
LAS VEGAS GLOBAL SPIRIT AWARDS ANNOUNCES 2019 WINNERS
Blue Marble Cocktails Wins Gold!
Las Vegas, NV – August 8, 2019
Las Vegas Global Spirits Awards announces the Gold medal winners in dozens of categories. Hundreds of spirits from around the world were judged by a prominent group of beverage professionals at the 3rd Annual Global Spirit Award competition held at the Palace Station July 17-19, 2019. Blue Marble Cocktails walked away with another gold adding to its already heavy award-winning lineup.
Las Vegas Global Spirits Awards offers both established and emerging beverage brands from around the world the unique opportunity of showcasing their product to some of the most influential members of the beverage industry. The panel includes world renowned spirit experts, judges from the largest U.S. distributors, casinos representing over 20 Las Vegas strip properties and globally acclaimed spirit industry writers. The award process is highly selective, and the competition itself is double-blind tasted, based only on the quality of the spirit. With Blue Marble Cocktails only being on the market for a little over a year now the product truly speaks for itself beating out tons of highly established brands for the coveted title.
“For these brands to win gold is a huge compliment not only to their products, but also represents their commitment to creating excellent Spirits,” says Las Vegas Spirit Awards CEO and Executive Director, Eddie Rivkin.” Every year the quality (and quantity) of entries has improved significantly. I can’t wait to see what happens in 2020, it’s going to be amazing,” says Rivkin.
Alan Miller, founder and CEO of Blue Marble Cocktails, had this to say about the new win, “Every award is an amazing accomplishment being a family owned and operated company. Myself, my fiancé, my sons, and their significant others all work for this company, so every win validates that you do not have to come from this industry; you just need to put in the hard work, long hours, lots of passion, and good quality ingredients so the product is remarkable against others. We are so honored for this gold medal addition from the Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards.”
ABOUT THE LAS VEGAS GLOBAL SPIRIT AWARDS
The Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards is an annual event that brings together the finest professionals in the spirits industry. Expert distillers, trade experts, master mixologists, distributors, and beverage media make up the judge’s panel. Winners are promoted globally using multiple beverage specific media platforms including print, digital and social media and receive the rare opportunity of securing distribution in Las Vegas as a result of winning.
BARRON HILTON II JOINS BLUE MARBLE
New York, New York – August 5, 2019
Barron Hilton was just announced as joining the Blue Marble company as their VP of Brand Strategy. Barron visited the Blue Marble headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana in early July.
Barron’s visit sparked interest in not only the quality and contents in Blue Marble Cocktails but also how the company has a huge initiative to keep the blue marble blue® and give back. As an entrepreneur and socialite, Barron agreed that the world is missing out on Blue Marble Cocktails and plans to bring an impactful social influence and a stronger brand recognition to elite and high-profile market and demographics.
Alan Miller, founder and CEO of Blue Marble Cocktails said, “We are pleased to announce that Barron has joined forces as our VP of Brand Strategy and he is equally excited to be a part of the Blue Marble brand. This month and going into the Labor Day weekend, Barron is working on collaborating our brand with artists, musicians and celebrities to create exclusive experiential events in Montauk, New York. We are excited to unveil all the opportunities and events planned.”
2019 WORLD’S BEST PREMIXED COCKTAIL
London, UK – July 18, 2019
The 2019 World Premix Award winners have now been announced and new comer Blue Marble Cocktails from the USA has taken the over-all win with the title World’s Best PREMIXED Cocktail and overall Best Style win.
Following the final tasting in London, Blue Marble’s Bloody Mary beat out global submissions and clearly showed you don’t need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to great tasting cocktails, you just need to perfect it. With the perfect balance of robust tomato juice, premium vodka, saltiness and heat, it pleases the most discerning Bloody Mary aficionado. In the ever more diversified spirits industry, taste is not everything though. A product these days needs to be able to stand out of the sheer crowd on the shelve saying ‘Buy me’ and Blue Marble’s Coconut Island says exactly that and walks away with World’s Best Style award. The style design is clean, inviting, and says “you’re on vacation anywhere anytime”.
Alan Miller, founder and CEO of Blue Marble Cocktails had to say this about the announcement, “I am absolutely stunned and honored. The premixed cocktail market is extremely competitive and as the new company competing with the smallest to the biggest, I just can’t say enough how proud I am of our team. My family and I were frustrated consumers who wanted something better, premium, and without all of the chemicals, dyes and preservatives we saw in other premixed cocktails. 3 years ago, we didn’t know a thing about the industry or how to make them. We simply knew if we used the best ingredients, we could make the best cocktails. With lots of research, passion, trial and error, and of course a big dose of fun, we built our own state-of-the-art factory from the ground up, have national distribution, and have worked as a family to share our success in donating our time and money to keep our earth, the blue marble, blue. We are honored that some of the biggest clients in the world serve our drinks and being named World’s Best is icing on the cake.”
The World Premix Awards are the global awards selecting the very best in all internationally recognized styles of Premix. Presented by TheDrinksReport.com, the world’s Number 1 online resource for drinks professionals, the World Premix Awards select, reward and promote the world’s best Premix to consumers and trade across the globe. The result was the new winner of the World Premix Awards: 2019 World’s Best PreMixed Cocktail as well as 2019 Best Style Winner, both awarded to Blue Marble Cocktails.
2019 PR%F AWARDS & PR%F AWARDS DESIGN DISTINCTIONS ANNOUNCES WINNERS
Blue Marble Cocktails Wins 9 Medals in 2019 PR%F Awards
Las Vegas, NV – July 1, 2019
Las Vegas, Nevada – July 1, 2019 – More than 30 spirit industry leaders and upwards of 500 spirits brands participated in the inaugural PR%F Awards and PR%F Awards Design Distinction during a two-day blind-tasting point-rating competition in Las Vegas June 16-18, 2019.
Blue Marble Cocktails was awarded a total of 9 medals and 2 gold medals at the 2019 PR%F Awards, a spirits competition designed to crown the leading spirits with accolades, recognition and an entryway into the marketplace. The event was held at Tivoli Village in Las Vegas.
The awards competition was open to spirits brands, domestic and international, with nearly 100 categories to enter. In addition, a selection of spirits brands also participated in a design award program to crown top labels, bottles and creative marketing. All spirits were rated on a proprietary 100-point system crowning medals to those who scored 70 points or above. (Bronze: 70 – 79 (Daily Drinker); Silver: 80-89 (Praise); Gold: 90-95 (Highly Recommended). All spirits were evaluated in NEAT, the official judging glass, scientifically designed to deliver the best aromas for evaluation and enjoyment.
“It was a remarkable two days of introducing new spirits brands to buyers and collectively discussing the current trends of the beverage industry with the most talented minds in the industry,” said Michele D. Tell, Executive Director of the PR%F Awards. “We are honored to have crowned so many brands with medals and accolades,” she said. “We look forward to continuing our PR%F Awards program in the Summer of 2020.
The idea behind the PR%F Awards was to create an avenue to introduce spirits brands to key decision makers in the liquor industry, and therefore, all PR%F judges were mainstream liquor buyers, distributors, and industry leaders with buying decision capability. Our judges hailed from 11 different states and hospitality arenas – Delta Sky Clubs/Delta Airlines, Young’s Market Company, The Sugar Factory, Hard Rock International, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Spec’s, Breakthru Beverage Group, Good Spirits Distribution, BevStrat, Inc., Liquid Distributors-GA, Burke Distribution, RLED, LLC, Caesars Palace, Boyd Gaming, Sheraton, ARK 1521, The Strat Casino Hotel & Tower, Downtown Project-DTP, Alicart Restaurant Group (Carmine’s Italian, Virgil’s BBQ), Giordano’s Pizza-Corporate and Marque Media.
“The beverage industry is ever-changing and we saw those trends firsthand with the amount of flavored whiskeys, ready-serve cocktails, gins and organic/kosher and health-based products that entered the PR%F Awards 2019,” said Michael S. Politz, publisher of Food and Beverage Magazine, title sponsor of the PR%F Awards. “It’s an exciting time to be a part of the beverage industry,” he said.
Alan Miller, founder and CEO of Blue Marble Cocktails, said, “ Myself along with the entire Blue Marble Cocktails team are thrilled about the news of all 9 of our Blue Marble Cocktails flavors winning medals in this prestigious award competition. This is an incredible victory for Blue Marble and the fact that industry leaders decided our triumph is even more remarkable.”
About The PR%F Awards and PR%F Design Distinctions
The PR%F Awards is the premiere spirits awards program and PR%F Awards Design Distinctions is headquartered at 3900 Hualapai Avenue, Las Vegas, Nev. 89123. The competition will be held annually
For more information, visit PR%F AWARDS.
About Food & Beverage Magazine
Food & Beverage Magazine is the premiere worldwide destination multi-platform medium for global restaurants and hospitality, ideas trends, and quality (10 million monthly readers noted by Amazon’s Alexa rating system, and noted as the most progressive resource in the F&B industry); – located at 1930 Village Center Circle, #3197, Las Vegas, Nev., 89134
For more information, visit Food & Beverage Magazine.
2019 GREEN SPORTS ALLIANCE SUMMIT
Great Speakers, and Of Course Amazing Cocktails!
Philadelphia, PA – June 10, 2018
The 2019 Green Sports Alliance Summit is set to take place June 19-20 at the home of the Philadelphia Eagles, Lincoln Financial Field. This Summit is the largest and most influential gathering for the sports community to unite around sustainability and brings together hundreds of industry stakeholders to learn and share better practices as well as the latest innovations in greening operations, advancing the supply chain, engaging fans, and more.
Blue Marble Cocktails is just one of many brands that will be there supporting the sustainability feature of the Green Sports Alliance Summit. Blue Marble Cocktails uses SFI certified packaging as well as recyclable materials to make their 200 ml cans. Along with their packaging much of Blue Marble’s merchandising is made of eco-friendly materials including their t shirts which a portion of the material includes recycled material. Alan Miller, founder and CEO of Blue Marble, stated, “We are so fortunate to make our cocktails with all-natural ingredients from our blue marble so how could we not support this fantastic summit that has the same ideals as we do.”
“The Alliance is excited to bring our 9th annual Summit to Philadelphia and Lincoln Financial Field—it’s a homecoming of sorts for the sports greening movement,” said Roger McClendon, Executive Director of the Green Sports Alliance. “The Eagles and Lurie Family have been instrumental in leading the way towards a more sustainable future and we’re looking forward to showcasing their work and others’ throughout the Summit program. Collectively, we will reflect on our past accomplishments, celebrate our current successes, and make a renewed commitment to play for the future of the next generation.”
About the Green Sports Alliance
The Green Sports Alliance leverages the cultural and market influence of sports to promote healthy, sustainable communities where people live and play. The Alliance inspires professional sports leagues, sports governing bodies, colleges, teams, venues, their partners and millions of fans to embrace renewable energy, healthy food, recycling, water efficiency, safer chemicals and other environmentally preferable practices. Alliance members now number nearly 600 organizations and fans representing 15 leagues in 14 countries. For more information visit Green Sports Alliance.
BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS WINS GOLD AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS COMPETITION
Pomona, CA – June 5, 2019
Blue Marble Cocktails maker of all-natural ready to drink cocktails places again at this year’s Los Angeles International Spirits Competition. Blue Marble’s Coconut Island took home Gold adding to their already impressive award lineup. Spirits and mixers were judged by 21 judges from around the world. Judges tasted spirits, mixers and looked at packaging label designs over two days in May at the Fairplex and determined winners using a point system. The Los Angeles International Spirits Competition received 399 spirit entries this year from 147 producers.
This year’s competition received spirits from 24 different countries including Mexico, Poland, Australia, Germany, France, Canada, Belarus, Brazil, Japan, United Kingdom, Ireland, England, Caribbean Islands, Barbados, Puerto Rico, Panama, Venezuela, USA, Myanmar, Netherlands, Scotland, Philippines and Italy.
The public had their first chance to try the award winning cocktails from Blue Marble Cocktails at Cheers Wine, Spirits & Beer Festival on June 22. Cheers featured all the Gold medal winners from all of the 2019 Los Angeles International Competitions along with a night filled with delectable bites from local restaurants. Tastings will also be available at the LA County Fair Aug. 30 – Sept. 22. The weather was wonderful, the crowd was amazing and the experience for all was great. With 1,000 people in attendance for the evening, Blue Marble’s Coconut island received rave reviews. The Cheers ticket purchases and silent auction benefits The Learning Centers at Fairplex, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that, in partnership with Fairplex, provides a wide spectrum of innovative and enriching educational experiences that bring learning to life, benefit our diverse communities, and prepare our participants for success. The 2019 Cheers event raised $132,000 for The Learning Centers.
Alan Miller Jr, VP of National Accounts, stated, “It is always amazing to see Blue Marble Cocktails enjoyed out in places and see people’s reactions when they try it. This brand has grown so much over the past year and this is only the beginning. We have so much we cannot wait to share with you all”.
BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS SERVES MORE THAN GREAT COCKTAILS AT TENNIS SERVES OTHERS GALA
Laguna Niguel, CA – June 4, 2019
Once a year, Tennis Serves Others hosts its TSO Grand Gala and Tournament. This charitable event is a competitive tennis tournament with prizes, superb auction items, music, delicious food, and of course amazing cocktails. The proceeds from this event are distributed to beneficiaries chosen by Tennis Serves Others members in an annual vote. This year, the TSO Grand Gala and Tournament was a huge success thanks to our sponsors and generous members who donate their time and money to ensure that a great time is had by all.
Blue Marble Cocktails had a presence and served their delicious, ultra-premium ready-to-drink cocktails for attendees to enjoy. With the help of sponsors like Blue Marble Cocktails, Tennis Serves Others raised over $35,000, benefiting the Good Shepherd Shelter – housing abused women and their children, Caterina’s Club – feeding and educating hungry children, and the TSO GiveBack program – supporting youth tennis programs in low-income areas and providing basic living necessities to orphans around the world.
In this grand event’s third year at Laguna Niguel Racquet Club in Southern California, the 80-person tournament occurred on Saturday, April 13th, and participants enjoyed the fancy-dress gala on the Friday evening prior to the tournament. Attendees put on their dancing shoes, exercised their auction bidding arms, and heard the moving stories of lives that they and Tennis Serves Others will support with the fundraising proceeds.
Danyelle Rabine, Co-founder and EVP of Blue Marble Cocktails said, “It’s great that we are among a select few businesses involved in this charitable event; we hope that we can inspire more businesses to be involved in helping out fellow citizens on our blue marble.”
About Tennis Serves Others
Tennis Serves Others is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that unites tennis ladies to organize and promote charitable activities benefiting needy individuals, groups or other non-profits in our local communities and throughout the world. Through TSO GiveBack, Round Robins, Service Projects, the Annual Grand Gala & Tournament , Tennis Supplies Others, and our Tennis Soles for Others programs, we perform different acts of community service that affect change and allow us to work toward transforming our local and international communities.
For more information on the Tennis Serves Others, visit Tennis Serves Others.
BLUE MARBLE HAD EVERYONE BRINGING THEIR “A GAME” AT THE 2019 YPCI CHARITY GOLF OUTING
Indianapolis, IN – June 2, 2019
The YPCI Charity Golf Outing at Eagle Creek Golf Course was on May 31st. It was a great time networking with new friends while giving back to the community as YPCI raised funds for the Hawthorne Community Center. This is the largest young professional golf outing in the state of Indiana. With sponsors on every hole to interact with over 100 players were out to enjoy the event.
Through fundraising and the raffling off over $1200 worth of prizes YPCI was able to raise over $2,000 for Gleaners Food Bank in 2018. This year YPCI had an even larger dollar goal to raise money for a deserving charity on the west side of Indianapolis. They sold mulligans, string, and raffle tickets to help surpass the goal of $5,000 in charitable donations.
Blue Marble Cocktails was on the green serving its delicious cocktails featuring the flavors of: Cosmo, Bloody Mary, Marble-Rita, and Moscow Mule. Alan Miller, fellow Hoosier and founder of Blue Marble Cocktails said, “It is an honor to be able to give back and be involved in these local community events. YPCI was a great turnout of incredible people. To be able to raise funds for this deserving charity in Indiana feels good and is just one way we try to give back to the blue marble.”
About YPCI
It all started when a group of YPs back in 2000 had a vision to connect professionals and promote the value of networking at an earlier point in one’s career. Back then, there were around 30 members. A year later, the group officially took on the name “YPCI” and quickly grew to over 100 members. YPCI is all about helping create the brightest business future for central Indiana as possible. This is best accomplished through fostering positive business relationships and professional opportunities as young professionals. For more information visit YPCI.
About the Hawthorne Center
The mission of the Hawthorne Community Center is to provide or facilitate services and programs that meet the economic, educational, financial, social, recreational and civic needs of the entire Hawthorne Community. The Hawthorne Community is located between Downtown Indianapolis and Speedway. For more information visit Hawthorne Center.
BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS PARTNERS WITH EATINGWELL & HEALTH FIT FOODIE FESTIVAL & 5K BENEFITTING NO KID HUNGRY
San Diego, CA – May 31, 2019
The EatingWell & Health Fit Foodie Festival & 5K, the most delicious run and fitness festival ever, benefitting No Kid Hungry®, announces dates and registration for its 2019 series.
The Festival & 5K, and an additional 10K in Denver, brings the EatingWell and Health brands to life at the most delicious run and fitness festival. In 2019, the Fit Foodie heads to Austin (Round Rock), Texas on June 1; Denver Metro, Colorado on August 3; and San Diego, California on October 12. At all of these locations you can find delicious, all-natural Blue Marble Cocktails.
The Fit Foodie Festival & 5K celebrates the balance of a delicious, healthy and active lifestyle as participants eat their way to the finish line with bites along the course, and then celebrate with Blue Marble Cocktails at the post-run Food and Fitness Festival.
At the Food and Fitness Festival, participants are rewarded for making healthy choices with tastes from some of today’s hottest and emerging health and wellness brands, the EatingWell & Health Wellness Pavilion, local restaurants, beer garden, mini-workout classes, cooking demonstrations, and more.
The Fit Foodie Festival & 5K benefits No Kid Hungry, a campaign of the national anti-hunger organization Share Our Strength. Runners can form a team and fundraise in an effort to support No Kid Hungry’s mission to end child hunger in America.
Danyelle Rabine, co-founder and EVP, stated, “We are so proud to be a part of this incredible event. Blue Marble Cocktails has a mission to give back and the Fit Foodie Festival & 5K has such a great mission that truly benefits the people of our Blue Marble. We are honored and excited for all the upcoming dates.”
ABOUT THE EATINGWELL & HEALTH FIT FOODIE FESTIVAL & 5K:
The EatingWell & Health Fit Foodie Festival & 5K, the most delicious run ever, is the ultimate celebration of food, fitness and fun. In 2019, the series will be held in Austin (Round Rock), Texas (June 1); Fairfax, VA (June 22); Denver Metro, CO (August 3); and San Diego, CA (October 12). The Fit Foodie Festival & 5K celebrates the balance of delicious, healthy food and a fun, active lifestyle as runners eat way their way to the finish line with bites along the course, then celebrate at the post-run Food and Fitness Festival. The post-run Festival features bites from local restaurants, beer garden, mini-workout classes, cooking demonstrations, and more. For more information, visit www.fitfoodierun.com.
ABOUT NO KID HUNGRY:
No child should go hungry in America, but 1 in 6 kids will face hunger this year. Using proven, practical solutions, No Kid Hungry is ending childhood hunger today by ensuring that kids start the day with a nutritious breakfast, eat healthy summer meals, and families learn the skills they need to shop and cook on a budget. When we all work together, we can make sure kids get the healthy food they need. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of the national anti-hunger organization Share Our Strength. For more information, visit NoKidHungry.org.
SETTING RECORDS & BREAKING BOUNDARIES
The 2019 SIP Awards is changing the way spirit brands reach consumers
Irvine, CA – May 28, 2019
In 2009 a small group set out to tear down the walls between consumers and the innovative brands that make up the life’s blood of the spirits industry. They saw a marketplace suffocated by antiquated status-quo and insider-dominated accolades. By cutting out the middleman, they sought to bring the spirits to the people. Enter the Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards; the only international spirits competition judged by consumers. One of the product consumers are missing out on is Blue Marble Cocktails. Blue Marble Cocktails walked away with one of SIP Awards coveted medals for their Mojito. Blue Marble’s Mojito is made with ultra-premium rum mixed with all-natural lime juice, and a hint of mint. The judges clearly agreed that this cocktail needs to be tried.
Alan Miller, founder and CEO of Blue Marble stated, “Our Mojito is the impeccable mix ultra-premium rum mixed with all-natural lime juice, and a hint of mint. It is perfect for the beach, by the pool, at a resort, the possibilities are endless. Some of the biggest companies, hotels, and arenas in the world serve our mojito. Myself and the Blue Marble team could not be more proud.”
“We started the SIP Awards because we believe that spirits should be judged by those who enjoy them, and not just by those who have a vested interest or bias in selling them” – SIP Awards Founder & CEO Paul Hashemi.
The SIP Awards 146 judges are selected to ensure demographic diversity and screened for any potential spirit brand affiliation. A proprietary algorithm is used to mitigate any palate inconsistencies. The results for the amazing diversity of entries, ranging anywhere from $2 a bottle to $1,600 a bottle, are judged specifically by industry outsiders and one of those brands was Blue Marble Cocktails.
“It’s a way for brands to test the market without breaking the bank. Accolades like those handed out at the SIP Awards signify to consumers what they are missing out on; The first thing consumers do when the results are announced is look up the winners and search out the products they haven’t tried. It’s really a win-win on both sides”- Industry Insider George Manska, Founder of Neat Glass.
The SIP Awards have uniquely positioned themselves in an exploding spirits industry as the preeminent path for brands to reach their target consumers to get effective brand exposure, along with real, unbiased feedback from those who will be making the ultimate votes with their wallets; the consumers. As the only blind tasting competition of its kind, the SIP Awards offers a fair platform for top brands to showcase their products to their most discerning audience.
For a complete list of the SIP Awards categories, winners, photos, venue partnerships and event info, visit: SIP Awards
BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS ACES VETERAN’S MEMORIAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Newport Beach, CA – May 28, 2019
The 3rd Annual Veteran’s Memorial Tennis Tournament is a nationally recognized Open Tennis Tournament, one of the most prestigious of its kind in the nation.
This elite event is run in combination by the Orange County Grand Prix and Newport Beach Tennis Club and benefits the Wounded Warrior Project. The tournament includes 3.0- Open Play in Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Divisions. The Men’s Open Doubles Championship is dedicated to TONY PRODAN, an Orange County Tennis Hall of fame inductee. Prodan was one of the most respected tennis professionals and directors of his time. Tony passed away in 2012, yet his memory lives on.
The Men’s Doubles draw includes many of the top ranked players in the West, with some players currently or previously ranked in the top 50 of the world. Prize Money for the Open Men’s Doubles is $10,000.00. Major donors of the tournament are Wells Fargo Advisors & Hittelman Strunk Law Group.
Blue Marble Cocktails was one of the companies on site proudly sponsoring and supporting this amazing cause. Danyelle Rabine, EVP and co-founder of Blue Marble cocktails stated, “We are so happy to give back in the local community where we live. I love tennis and the entire Blue Marble Cocktails team are active individuals. This was a perfect event to be apart of, give back, as well as have people try our delicious, ultra-premium cocktails.”
BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS WINS AGAIN!
Stuttgart, Germany – May 23, 2019
2019 Stuttgart International Spirits Competition (Stuttgart ISC) has just wrapped up, and the results are in! The Stuttgart International Spirits Competition is an opportunity for international brands to position their spirits in front of the most distinguished professionals in the industry. Combining the expertise of a judging panel from the United States and Europe, both old-guard Mixologists and some of the newest millennial tastemakers, this competition gives international brands the opportunity to showcase their products and gain significant recognition among both experienced spirits enthusiasts as well as millennials just entering the spirits scene.
Held in the beautiful City of Stuttgart, Germany, distilleries who win over the palates of some of the most discerning tastemakers in the industry will then have an opportunity to showcase their winning evaluations with the marketing of their spirits. After two days of blind tastings, judges evaluated the merits of each spirit entered and determined which submissions are worthy of medallions. Blue Marble Cocktails Marble-Rita was awarded the coveted gold medal.
Alan Miller Founder and CEO of Blue Marble Cocktails stated, “Winning this prestigious gold medal shows once again we are giving the consumer exactly what they want: an all-natural, ultra-premium, and award winning ready to drink cocktail.”
BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS WINS AGAIN AT WSWA
Blue Marble wins Double Gold and Best of Show for Pre-Mixed Cocktails
Orlando, FL – March 31-April 3
Blue Marble Cocktails, maker of all-natural, ultra-premium, ready-to-drink, pre-mixed cocktails, shows a massive presence at the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) 76th Annual Convention and Exposition in Orlando. Marking this the second year of attendance at the prestigious show.
Blue Marble Cocktails makes 9 ready-to-drink flavors that bring the convenience of having a personal bartender anywhere, anytime. Varieties include Screwdriver, Greyhound, Bloody Mary, Cosmo, Vodka Soda, Mojito, Coconut Island, and Moscow Mule. All Blue Marble Cocktails beverages feature ultra-premium distilled spirits, all-natural ingredients, no artificial sweeteners, dyes or preservatives, and come in environmentally friendly and recyclable packaging.
The Blue Marble team featured all 9 ready-to-drink cocktail flavors within the ultra-premium expo booth and private ballroom suite, competitions, and tasting events. Capturing on-lookers interest, Blue Marble had the cocktails of choice for attendee’s; and once again, the judge’s- winning Double Gold and Best of Show for Pre-Mixed Cocktails for the second consecutive year.
“We couldn’t be prouder of our company when the judges of Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America announced our win. This is the second consecutive year that we have won in this category. We compete with brands who have been around for years and our award-winning line up of cocktails validate that we are making exactly what people want to drink; all-natural, ultra-premium and delicious cocktails made with real ingredients.” states Founder and Planetary Ambassador Alan Miller.
About Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America
WSWA represents its members before Congress, executive agencies, regulatory bodies, courts, and other alcohol beverage industry organizations. The association monitors and advocates on numerous federal, state, and regulatory issues affecting wine and spirits wholesalers and the beverage alcohol industry. The organization’s annual convention showcases innovative new wine and spirits products from around the world; exciting mixology and tasting competitions; and new trends and topics for business owners, managers and employees in the year ahead.
BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS IS INVOLVED WITH JDRF THAT RAISES OVER $1.1 MILLION AT 2019 DREAM GALA
Leading Global Organization Funding Type 1 Diabetes Research Brings Orange County Together for a Cure
Dana Point, CA – March 9, 2019
The JDRF Orange County Chapter’s 2019 Dream Gala held on March 9, 2019 at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, brought together influential leaders, sponsors and organization supporters to help raise over $1.1 million for diabetes research – a notable amount for the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Nearly 500 JDRF supporters came together for a magical evening to ‘Unmask a Cure’ for diabetes.
Blue Marble Cocktails was honored to attend and support the JDRF Dream Gala. Attendees enjoyed Blue Marble Cocktails as the gala was emceed and families were honored. The JDRF Dream Gala has been known as one of Orange County’s premiere social and charitable events drawing hundreds of business and philanthropic leaders each year to raise funds and awareness for T1D. The night kicked off with hosted cocktails and silent and wine auctions, where guests were presented with the opportunity to win a Golden Ticket – entitling the winner to his/her choice of a live auction item valued at $10,000+! The rest of the night was filled with entertainment by “PLAY!” from West Coast Music, who got the crowd up and dancing before the evening ended with an exclusive VIP After Party for the Dream Gala’s sponsors.
PLAY!, based out of LA, is among the most versatile pop bands in the country. The members of Play! have recorded and performed with the most iconic names in music. Just a few of their collective credits include Gladys Knight, Jill Scott, Janet Jackson, Kenny Loggins, Stevie Wonder, Michael Buble, Phil Collins, Backstreet Boys, Billy Joel, Melissa Ethridge, Mary J. Blige, Elton John and Carlos Santana.
The Fund A Cure portion of the evening raised over $415,000, 100% of which will be invested in JDRF research programs. The JDRF investments are supporting the development of next-generation therapies like artificial pancreas technology, beta cell encapsulation, smart insulin that can turn on and off in response to blood sugar levels and, ultimately, methods for curing and preventing T1D. In fact, JDRF is currently funding 75 human clinical trials of potential T1D therapies.
Danyelle Rabine, co-founder and EVP of Blue Marble Cocktails said, “It was an honor to be a part of the beautiful gala. Diabetes effects so many of the population on our Blue Marble and this gala is one of many steps to get to cure it. Being a Wish Sponsor it just one of many ways we try to give back as a company.”
About JDRF
JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. JDRF’s goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives until we achieve a world without T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientific resources, regulatory influence, and a working plan to better treat, prevent, and eventually cure T1D. As the largest charitable supporter of T1D research, JDRF has committed over $2B in cumulative research funding since inception in 1970. More than 80 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and research-related education. In 2012, Forbes magazine named JDRF one of its five All-Star charities, citing the organization’s efficiency and effectiveness.
For more information on the Orange County Chapter of JDRF, visit JDRF.
SPORTS. EVENTS. AND AWARD-WINNING BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS
Indianapolis, IN – March 5, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS – Blue Marble Cocktails, an Indiana-based company and maker of all-natural, ultra-premium, ready-to-drink, pre-mixed cocktails, is now available at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, home of the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and WNBA’s Indiana Fever. Through the Fieldhouse’s concessionaire, Levy Restaurants, Blue Marble Cocktails will be available at concession stands, suites and some full-service bars.
Blue Marble Cocktails makes nine ready-to-drink flavors that bring the convenience of having a personal bartender anywhere, anytime. Varieties served at the fieldhouse include Marble-Rita, Cosmo and Moscow Mule – quality cocktails that fans can quickly and easily grab! All Blue Marble Cocktails beverages feature ultra-premium distilled spirits, all-natural ingredients, no artificial sweeteners, dyes or preservatives, and come in environmentally friendly and recyclable packaging.
“Being a Hoosier native, and a Hoosier-based company, we are excited to support our city” said Blue Marble founder and Planetary Ambassador Alan Miller. “We’re proud of our award-winning Blue Marble Cocktails and we are excited to help further enhance the experience of eventgoers at the Fieldhouse.”
For more info or to purchase tickets for an event, visit Bankers Life Fieldhouse
RADICAL CUP TO STAR WITH INDYCAR AT ROAD AMERICA
New York, NY – February 19, 2019
Blue Marble Cocktails Radical Cup will share the spotlight alongside the NTT IndyCar Series during the REV Group Grand Prix at Road America, June 20-23. The event marks the first time North America’s premier Radical series will visit Wisconsin’s 4.048-mile, 14-turn ‘national park of speed’, and the first time it has supported America’s top open-wheel championship.
“It can’t get any bigger than this– Road America with IndyCar,” commented Tom Drewer, Radical Sportscars North American manager. “This is another milestone for Radical Sportscars, the Blue Marble Cocktails Radical Cup series, and a tremendous opportunity for our drivers to showcase their skills alongside the best in the business, and in front of a seriously large crowd.”
“We’re delighted to have the Blue Marble Cocktails Radical Cup adding even more action to a big weekend of racing at the REV Group Grand Prix,” stated Mike Kertscher, President and General Manager of Elkhart Lake’s Road America. “We know how good Radical prototype sportscar racing can be and having local Midwest drivers take on the nation’s best gives our fans, and Road America’s preeminent event, another whole dynamic.”
Sharing the bill is the Road to Indy series– Indy Lights, Indy Pro 2000 and USF2000– along with the Global MX-5 Cup. Yet even against the highspeed formula cars, the Radicals are expected to set some of the faster lap times during the weekend.
Making up the multi-class field will be a variety of machinery, from the highly popular 1340cc and 1500cc SR3 model to the 400hp plus V8 powered SR8 and the 650hp turbocharged RXC and SPYDER cars.
The June 20-23 Road America event is expected to draw a large contingent of regional Radical drivers, including those from Autobahn Country Club in Illinois, as well as racers from across the USA, Canada and Europe.
This news follows the recent announcements that the 2019 Blue Marble Cocktails Radical Cup season will commence at Virginia International Raceway with Blancpain GT World Challenge, April 26-28, and will draw to a close supporting Creventic’s Hankook 24H race at Circuit of the Americas, Nov 14-17.
About Blue Marble Cocktails Radical Cup
The Blue Marble Cocktails Radical Cup North America series is the continent’s premier Radical championship and offers multi-class Le Mans style racing for a fraction of the price. Eligible cars include the world’s most prolific sports racer, the Radical SR3, and the V8 powered SR8 with over 400 horsepower. The 2019 season will take place during prestigious events at iconic circuits across the USA, including current and former Formula 1™ and IndyCar venues. Ample practice, qualifying and three 40-minute races as well as trackside hospitality and social events ensures each three-day Radical Cup event will be action packed, both on and off the track. For more information visit www.radicalsportscars.com.
BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS PARTNERS WITH CLUB SPRING MOUNTAIN
Blue Marble Cocktails Becomes Title Sponsor for the 2019 Race Series
Pahrump, NV – February 4, 2019
Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club is excited to announce Blue Marble Cocktails, maker of all-natural, ultra-premium, ready to drink, pre-mixed cocktails, as the new title sponsor of the Light Sport Racer (LSR) division in the 2019 Club Spring Mountain Race Series. The LSR racecars will compete in 10 race weekends this year, with 3 races each weekend. Alan Miller, Blue Marble Cocktails Founder and Planetary Ambassador, Club Spring Mountain member, and racing enthusiast – will be a valuable asset for growing the race series.
“We are pleased to announce our partnership with “Indy” Al Miller and his company Blue Marble Cocktails,” said CEO John Morris. “Indy has been a valued Spring Mountain member for over 6 years and is also a Club Spring Mountain race champion. He has been a great ambassador of our Club and we are of his company. Blue Marble Cocktails is a quality product that our members will enjoy drinking after the race.”
Alan Miller, enthusiastically stated, “There is no better way to kick off 2019 than announcing the partnership between Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club and Blue Marble Cocktails. Blue Marble is an ultra-premium ready-to-drink cocktail, so we had to partner with an ultra-premium motorsport raceway.
Spring Mountain is just that and is setting the standard for motorsports the same way Blue Marble is setting the standard for ready to drink cocktails. We are thrilled to be a part of their history and growth.”
“Last year we realized this series isn’t just about the awesome racing,” added Alan Miller. “It’s about the camaraderie after the helmets come off, the lasting friendships that are built, and the memories that will last a lifetime. We’re honored to be a part of the Spring Mountain family, and fuel all the fun, both on and off the track, with our all-natural, ultra-premium Blue Marble Cocktails.”
ABOUT SPRING MOUNTAIN MOTOR RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB
Founded in 2004 by partners John Morris and Brad Rambo, Spring Mountain Motor Resort & Country Club is a 866-acre state-of-the-art racing facility and exclusive motorsports country club located just 55 miles west of downtown Las Vegas. With over 6 miles of challenging racetrack and an array of resort-style amenities including club house, luxury condominiums, SM Estates and a freshwater lake, Spring Mountain boasts not only the longest road course in North America, but also delivers a world-class motorsports experience to driving enthusiasts of all levels.
Home to the renowned Ron Fellows Performance Driving School, Cadillac V-Performance Academy and Spring Mountain Racing. The resort offers a variety of services, including performance driving instruction, track rentals, team building activities, performance vehicle sales and more.
SPRING MOUNTAIN MOTOR RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB is an independently owned and operated Nevada LLC privately funded and headquartered in Pahrump, Nevada. For more information, call toll free (800) 391-6891 or (775) 727-6363, visit the website at racespringmountain.com.
RADICAL CUP EXTENDS BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS TITLE SPONSORSHIP,
confirms VIR in April as Round 1
New York, NY – January 22, 2019
Radical’s premier series in North America will continue be named the Blue Marble Cocktails Radial Cup in 2019 after the title sponsorship was extended with the ultra-premium premixed cocktail maker, while Virginia International Raceway with Blancpain GT World Challenge America, April 25-28, has been confirmed as the first stop on the 2019 calendar.
“We’re delighted to announce the continuation of both Blue Marble Cocktails as title sponsor, and the World Challenge weekend at VIR as our first event,” commented Tom Drewer, Radical Sportscars North American Regional Manager. “Our partnership with Blue Marble elevated the series in every aspect last year– particularly with our trackside hospitality, which will again be included in this year’s entry fee.”
“Last year we realized this series isn’t just about the awesome racing,” added Blue Marble Cocktails Founder and Planetary Ambassador Alan Miller. “It’s about the camaraderie after the helmets come off, the lasting friendships that are built, and the memories that will last a lifetime. We’re honored to again be a part of this year’s Radical Cup series and to again fuel all the fun, both on and off the track, with our all-natural, ultra-premium Blue Marble Cocktails.”
That fun will commence on April 25, when the Radical Cup once again joins World Challenge at Virginia International Raceway for four days of non-stop action including a Thursday promotor test day.
“The Blue Marble Radical Cup was definitely a fan favorite last year,” commented Connie Nyholm, Owner and CEO of Virginia International Raceway. “A big field, non-stop action from multi-class racing, and some of the fastest lap times seen over the weekend added a lot of excitement and we’re delighted to have the series back at VIR this year.” It was anticipated that Circuit of the Americas would be the opening round of the 2019 championship, and the series is on the verge of announcing when drivers will be headed to Austin this year.
“There is a number of big announcements in the pipeline and one is obviously when our COTA event will be, and I can tell you this year it will be our grand finale,” hinted Drewer.
Licensing and Event Registration is set to open for the 2019 season shortly. Stay up to date by signing up for the mailing list and following the official social media channels of the Blue Marble Radical Cup North America series.
About Virginia International Raceway
Virginia International Raceway is one of America’s premier road courses, offering professional and amateur racing for modern and vintage classes while providing contemporary resort amenities. A prominent test facility for the automotive industry, VIR has the distinction of being named one of the top six courses in North America by Car and Driver Magazine, and southern roots and hospitality make it one of the friendliest. Conveniently located at the Virginia/North Carolina border, VIR is just a short two-hour trip from Richmond and about an hour and 15 minutes from both the Piedmont-Triad and Raleigh-Durham International Airports.
VIR offers amenities such as lodging, dining, an exclusive driver’s club, karting, off-road racing, shooting sports, skid pad and more. VIR’s hospitality features also make the property an unparalleled venue for corporate retreats, team building, special events and other group experiences. For more information, visit www.VIRnow.com.
2018 TOUCHDOWN TOWN AND INDIANAPOLIS COLTS -
FOOTBALL, TOUCHDOWNS, AND AMAZING BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS
Indianapolis, IN – September 30, 2018
Blue Marble Cocktails, maker of all-natural, ultra-premium, ready-to-drink, pre-mixed cocktails, a proud partner of the Indianapolis Colts and Touchdown Town, “bleeds blue” for the Colts’ pre-game at Touchdown Town for all of the home games. Touchdown Town; located at the North Side of Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts’, brings together friends, family, and eventgoers, for an amazing pre-game tailgate full of fun games and activities, with Blue Marble Cocktails being served!
The good times and great cocktails, continue after the pre-game party at Touchdown Town. And, for those who missed the pre-game festivities, or visiting for the away team, do not worry! Blue Marble Cocktails can be found in the stadium [Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis Colts] at a variety of locations, making it convenient and quick to order a cocktail, and get back to your seat so you don’t miss any of the action.
Blue Marble Cocktails makes 9 ready-to-drink flavors that bring the convenience of having a personal bartender anywhere, anytime. Varieties include Screwdriver, Greyhound, Bloody Mary, Cosmo, Vodka Soda, Mojito, Coconut Island, and Moscow Mule. All Blue Marble Cocktails beverages feature ultra-premium distilled spirits, all-natural ingredients, no artificial sweeteners, dyes or preservatives, and come in environmentally friendly and recyclable packaging.
Join us outside of Lucas Oil Stadium’s North Gate for the American Family Insurance Touchdown Town, the Colts premier pre-game party location for fans of all ages. Be sure to find a Touchdown Town crew member, for your chance to win great Colts prizes; including autographed items and Colts home game tickets! Plus, check your accuracy at the Quarterback Challenge, test your agility in the Play 60 Zone, play corn hole with your friends, enjoy the live music from great local bands or grab something to eat or drink.
“Being a Hoosier [Indiana] native, and a Hoosier based company, what better way to support and celebrate the Indianapolis Colts than with amazing music, food, and of course amazing Blue Marble Cocktails. We are honored to be a part of this year’s American Family Insurance Touchdown Town, and partner with the Indianapolis Colts,” states Founder and Planetary Ambassador Alan Miller.
2018 NAPERVILLE'S RIBFEST - MUSIC, FOOD, AND AMAZING BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS
Naperville, IL – July 4, 2018
Blue Marble Cocktails, maker of all-natural, ultra-premium, ready-to-drink, pre-mixed cocktails, will be featured in the VIP section at the 2018 Naperville’s Ribfest, hosted by the Exchange Club of Naperville. Each year, this 4th of July spectacle brings together tens of thousands of visitors, internationally celebrated musicians, family activities and carnival, award-winning rib vendors and the area’s most spectacular fireworks on the 4th of July!
The music lineup at Ribfest is outstanding! Artist include: July 4th- The Stray Cats and Guest Artist Melissa Etheridge plus FIREWORKS by Meijer, July 5th- Pitbull “Mr. Worldwide”, July 6th- Jake Owen, Chris Janson, and Jordan Davis, July 7th- Steven Tyler and the Loving Mary Band. Blue Marble Cocktails is offering $20 off VIP tickets discount code as a way to say thank you and attend this amazing event.
Blue Marble Cocktails makes 9 ready-to-drink flavors that bring the convenience of having a personal bartender anywhere, anytime. Varieties include Screwdriver, Greyhound, Bloody Mary, Cosmo, Vodka Soda, Mojito, Coconut Island, and Moscow Mule. All Blue Marble Cocktails beverages feature ultra-premium distilled spirits, all-natural ingredients, no artificial sweeteners, dyes or preservatives, and come in environmentally friendly and recyclable packaging.
The Exchange Club of Naperville was chartered in 1987 and is dedicated to the elimination of child abuse and domestic violence. Through financial contributions to more than 50 local charities, the Exchange Club has raised more than $16 million from its service activities at Ribfest.
“What better way to celebrate 4th of July than with amazing music, food, and of course amazing Blue Marble Cocktails. We are honored to be able to partner and be a part of this year’s 2018 Ribfest with an organization for such a great cause,” states Founder and Planetary Ambassador Alan Miller.
Visit Ribfest for more information.
FOREST HILLS STADIUM ADDS BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS TO ICONIC EVENT
Queens, NY – June 17, 2018
Blue Marble Cocktails, maker of all-natural, ultra-premium, ready-to-drink, pre-mixed cocktails, to be featured at Forest Hills Stadium, the historic sporting and entertainment venue located in the idyllic Queens, New York neighborhood of Forest Hills. “Forest Hills Stadium and Blue Marble Cocktails will welcome back legendary frontman Roger Daltrey when he’s joined by The New York Pops on June 17, for a special, one-night-only, Father’s Day, performance of The Who’s ‘TOMMY,’ backed by the symphonic orchestra and a band of seasoned Who players.
Blue Marble Cocktails makes 9 ready-to-drink flavors that bring the convenience of having a personal bartender anywhere, anytime. Varieties include Screwdriver, Greyhound, Bloody Mary, Cosmo, Vodka Soda, Mojito, Coconut Island, and Moscow Mule. All Blue Marble Cocktails beverages feature ultra-premium distilled spirits, all-natural ingredients, no artificial sweeteners, dyes or preservatives, and come in environmentally friendly and recyclable packaging.
The New York Pops and Music Director Steven Reineke return for their fourth season at Forest Hills Stadium, presented by Madison House Presents. The orchestra’s Kids in the Stadium program, supported in part by concert presenters Madison House Presents, will offer more than 1,000 Queens children and their families an opportunity to attend and learn about live music for free for a fourth consecutive year. The New York Pops’ appearance is generously supported by Blue Marble Cocktails, Morgan Stanley, American Airlines, and Wigdor LLP, with additional support from the City of New York and the New York City Council.
“To be able to support this iconic event at an amazing venue like Forest Hills, alongside the world’s most respectable companies, is great for Blue Marble to get our product into the hands of consumers,” notes Founder and Planetary Ambassador Alan Miller.
For more information on the event, visit Forest Hills Stadium
BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS IS THE OFFICIAL BEVERAGE SPONSOR OF THE YELP INDY ELITE SQUAD IN THE 2018 INDY PRIDE PARADE
Indianapolis, Indiana – June 8, 2018
Blue Marble Cocktails, maker of all-natural, ultra-premium, ready-to-drink, pre-mixed cocktails, is proud to announce partnering with the Yelp Indy Elite Squad, at the upcoming 2018 Indy Pride Festival Parade on June 9th. The festival is being held at the Historic Military Park at White River State Park and is the largest gathering of LGBTQ+ people in Indiana, and one of the largest in the Midwest.
Sixteen lucky, Yelp elites will be sipping Blue Marble Cocktails and decked out in Blue Marble Cocktails swag, all while riding The Handle Bar bike through the Indy Pride parade. Clustertruck will be providing rainbow, Spiced Chickpea Bowls for Yelpers to munch on and pair with their Blue Marble Cocktail’s as well. Find Yelp and Blue Marble Cocktail’s at the beginning half of the parade, starting on Mass Ave and E. St. Clair Street, headed southwest down Mass Ave.
Blue Marble Cocktails makes 9 ready-to-drink flavors that bring the convenience of having a personal bartender anywhere, anytime. Varieties include Screwdriver, Greyhound, Bloody Mary, Cosmo, Vodka Soda, Mojito, Coconut Island, and Moscow Mule. All Blue Marble Cocktails beverages feature ultra-premium distilled spirits, all-natural ingredients, no artificial sweeteners, dyes or preservatives, and come in environmentally friendly and recyclable packaging.
“We are all about supporting our planet, the Blue Marble, and that means supporting the people that live on it. The LGBTQ community is part of Blue Marble Cocktails family in many ways. Myself and our entire team is extremely proud to be the official beverage sponsor of the Yelp Indy Elite Squad at this year’s Indy Pride Parade.,” notes Founder and Planetary Ambassador Alan Miller. “It’s also another way for us to show our love and support of LGBTQ+ people around the world.”
BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS TO SPONSOR LAUNCH OF NEW ORANGE COUNTY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
Newport Beach, California – June 7, 2018
Blue Marble Cocktails, maker of all-natural, ultra-premium, ready-to-drink, pre-mixed cocktails, is one of a select number of companies chosen to sponsor the upcoming launch of Joli magazine. The publication is written and produced for the sophisticated and worldly audience that defines the affluent Coastal Orange County readership.
The invitation only event will take place among the luxury cars in the showroom of Bentley Newport Beach in Newport Beach, Calif. Blue Marble Cocktails will provide samples of its cocktails and showcase its earth-friendly approach to creating craft cocktails that can be enjoyed anywhere.
Blue Marble Cocktails makes 9 ready-to-drink flavors that bring the convenience of having a personal bartender anywhere, anytime. Varieties include Screwdriver, Greyhound, Bloody Mary, Cosmo, Vodka Soda, Mojito, Coconut Island, and Moscow Mule. All Blue Marble Cocktails beverages feature ultra-premium distilled spirits, all-natural ingredients, no artificial sweeteners, dyes or preservatives, and come in environmentally friendly and recyclable packaging.
“We are proud to be associated with such a high-caliber magazine that reflects the sophistication and integrity of our product line,” notes Founder and Planetary Ambassador Alan Miller. “It’s also another way for us to help businesses in the Orange County area prosper and thrive.”
BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS ENCOURAGES EARTH-FRIENDLY TRANSPORTATION THROUGH INDIANAPOLIS BIKE TO WORK DAY INITIATIVE
Indianapolis, Indiana – May 16, 2018
Blue Marble Cocktails, maker of all-natural, ultra-premium, ready-to-drink, pre-mixed cocktails, is supporting the 2018 Indianapolis Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 18. The day begins at 5:45 a.m. with bike trains departing from various parts of the city to descend on Monument Circle, which will close to car traffic at 7 a.m.
Along with cycling to work that day, Blue Marble Cocktails team members will join the consumer review website YELP, from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., in promoting Bike to Work Day at Monument Circle during the morning’s activities, which include a “Blessing of the Bikes” by Mayor Joe Hogsett. The day concludes with a 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. bicycle happy hour at Indianapolis Speedway where dozens of cycling companies will help bicyclists learn about ways that they can develop new and low-impact ways to commute.
Blue Marble Cocktails makes 9 ready-to-drink flavors that bring the convenience of having a personal bartender anywhere, anytime. Varieties include Screwdriver, Greyhound, Bloody Mary, Cosmo, Marble-Rita, Vodka Soda, Mojito, Coconut Island, and Moscow Mule. All Blue Marble Cocktails beverages feature ultra-premium distilled spirits, all-natural ingredients, no artificial sweeteners, dyes or preservatives, and come in environmentally friendly and recyclable packaging.
“Blue Marble Cocktails believes that being a responsible steward of our planet is reflected in so many of our lifestyle choices, from the products we enjoy to how we get around,” notes Founder and Planetary Ambassador Alan Miller. “We’re hoping to inspire others to join us in supporting our local community with environmental initiatives year-round.”
Visit YELP website for more information
BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS
Inspiration, Innovation, Motivation
Indianapolis, IN – May 15, 2018
The Founder and Planetary Ambassador of Blue Marble Cocktails, maker of all-natural, ultra-premium, ready-to-drink, pre-mixed cocktails, drew inspiration for his company from the iconic image of our planet taken in 1972 by NASA’s Apollo 17 crew. Alan Miller, who began formulating his vision for Blue Marble Cocktails in 2015, says that seeing the pristine earth amidst our galaxy drove him to create a product that was both high quality and earth-friendly.
Blue Marble Cocktails sets itself apart from being just another company to enter the burgeoning ready-to-drink cocktail market. It is the first company to source the best ingredients available for its cocktails, served in right-size 200ml cans with branding that authentically reflects its commitment to support environmental initiatives and charities.
“Consumers and venues alike want quality and convenience. Our line of cocktails is the perfect solution for anyone to have a cocktail, anywhere,” notes Miller. “Everything we produce must reflect who we are and what we represent: all-natural, ultra-premium, worldly, high class, appealing, unique, clean, and simple. And these characteristics should embody the passion and vision that screams spectacular.”
Blue Marble Cocktails makes 9 ready-to-drink flavors that bring the convenience of having a personal bartender anywhere, anytime. Varieties include: Screwdriver, Greyhound, Bloody Mary, Cosmo, Marble-Rita, Vodka Soda, Mojito, Coconut Island, and Moscow Mule. All Blue Marble Cocktails beverages feature ultra-premium distilled spirits, all-natural ingredients, no artificial sweeteners, dyes or preservatives, and come in environmentally friendly and recyclable packaging.
“What we drink impacts the entire world. Not only are our refreshing cocktails convenient, the aluminum cans we use are completely recyclable,” notes Miller. “That means those materials can be back into circulation and on the shelf in as little as 90 days. Our culture represents giving back, paying it forward, bringing awareness, and working to make the Blue Marble bluer.”
BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS SUPPORTS LOCAL COMMUNITIES, HELPS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RESTAURANTS BUILD TRAFFIC DURING OFF SEASON
Long Beach, California – April 5, 2018
Blue Marble Cocktails, maker of all-natural, ultra-premium, ready-to-drink, pre-mixed cocktails, was a sponsor of the 2018 Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant Week 2.0. The week-long promotion, presented by The Grunion Gazette, encouraged diners to visit local restaurants to enjoy a variety of two-course brunch or lunch offerings, or three-course dinners at nearly 50 Long Beach establishments. While at Dine Out Long Beach, Blue Marble Cocktails showcased its award-winning cocktails on LA’s #1 Talk Station, The Fork Report, which broadcasted live during the event.
Blue Marble Cocktails makes 9 ready-to-drink flavors that bring the convenience of having a personal bartender anywhere, anytime. Varieties include Screwdriver, Greyhound, Bloody Mary, Cosmo, Marble-Rita, Vodka Soda, Mojito, Coconut Island, and Moscow Mule.
All Blue Marble Cocktails beverages are non-GMO, and feature ultra-premium distilled spirits, all-natural ingredients, no artificial sweeteners, dyes or preservatives, and come in environmentally friendly and recyclable packaging.
“Blue Marble Cocktails is proud to support local communities where their commitments to environmentalism and sustainability is in sync with our core values,” notes Founder and Planetary Ambassador, Alan Miller. “Having a vibrant culinary scene is one indicator of a healthy community, and this event helped Long Beach prove that in a very big way.”
“At Blue Marble Cocktails we emphasize the very best of everything, from how we make our beverages to where we sell them,” said Pamela Jean Noble, marketing manager of Blue Marble Cocktails. “Given the caliber of the participating restaurants, we introduced our brand to Restaurant 2.0 consumers who thoroughly appreciate our ultra-premium, hand-crafted, ready-to-drink spirits.”
Visit Dine Out Long Beach website for more information
BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS EMBRACES, ENCOURAGES EARTH DAY ACTION
Beach Clean-Up, Indiana Recycle Run, Pacific Garbage Patch Among Initiatives
Newport Beach, California – April 19, 2018
Blue Marble Cocktails, maker of all-natural, ultra-premium, ready-to-drink, pre-mixed cocktails, has taken on several Earth Day initiatives aimed at restoring and maintaining a healthy environment while encouraging consumers to do the same.
Blue Marble Cocktails makes 9 ready-to-drink flavors that feature ultra-premium distilled spirits, all-natural ingredients, no artificial sweeteners, dyes or preservatives, and come in environmentally friendly and recyclable packaging.
The company will lead a contingent of employees and friends to hit the beach in Newport Beach, Calif. from Noon to 4 p.m. on Earth Day – Sunday, April 22, 2018 – to clean up refuse that would otherwise be washed out to sea. Clean ups such as this are targeted at reducing the size of the “Pacific Garbage Patch,” a massive collection of floating plastic debris in the Pacific Ocean that is larger than the size of Texas. The Pacific Garbage Patch contains 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic, which is equal to 250 pieces for every human on earth.
Blue Marble Cocktails has produced an informational video highlighting the scope and threat of the Pacific Garbage Patch, which encourages the public to become aware and take action. One key concern is that the plastic breaks down over time and is ingested by ocean life, thereby making its way into the food chain.
“The Pacific Garbage Patch is one of the most tangible examples of how our product choices can impact the environment,” notes Founder and Planetary Ambassador, Alan Miller. “It’s an out-of-sight, out-of-mind issue that we hope to help bring to the forefront and spur action to solve this growing crisis.”
Help us keep the blue marble blue on Earth Day, and every day, by doing your part.
BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS INVITED TO PRESTIGIOUS BRAND BATTLE
Competition Pits Top Beverage Brands at Wine & Spirits Convention
Las Vegas, Nevada – April 12, 2018
Blue Marble Cocktails, maker of all-natural, ultra-premium, ready-to-drink, pre-mixed cocktails, is one of only seven brands selected to participate in the “Brand Battle” to be held Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) 75th Annual Convention and Exposition in Las Vegas. Blue Marble Cocktails makes 9 ready-to-drink flavors that feature ultra-premium distilled spirits, all-natural ingredients, no artificial sweeteners, dyes or preservatives, and come in environmentally friendly and recyclable packaging.
The Brand Battle brings together producers of unique beverage brands to pitch their products and brand stories in front of a live audience and panel of industry leaders. For newer products, the competition is an opportunity to be in front of the country’s leading wholesalers and distributors. Brands that do well are often signed to regional and national distribution contracts. This recognition brings Blue Marble Cocktails’ brand to an even higher level than already established.
The WSWA represents its members before Congress, executive agencies, regulatory bodies, courts, and other alcohol beverage industry organizations. The association monitors and advocates on numerous federal, state, and regulatory issues affecting wine and spirits wholesalers and the beverage alcohol industry. The organization’s annual convention showcases innovative new wine and spirits products from around the world; exciting mixology and tasting competitions; and new trends and topics for business owners, managers and employees in the year ahead.
“It is such an honor to be chosen to participate in this competition given the number of brands that are vying for a spot on this stage,” notes Founder and Planetary Ambassador, Alan Miller. “This is an amazing opportunity for us to get in front of decision makers and influencers who could help us continue to boost the reach and growth we’ve already experienced.”
BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS TITLE SPONSOR OF 2018 RADICAL CUP NORTH AMERICA
The premier championship series sets pace at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin
Austin, TX – March 23, 2018
Blue Marble Cocktails, maker of all-natural, ultra-premium, ready-to-drink, pre-mixed cocktails, is the title sponsor of the 2018 Radical Cup North America, the continent’s premier Radical Sportscars championship offering multi-class Le Mans style racing.
Round 1 sets pace at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, March 23-25, 2018. Five more rounds continue April 27-29, Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va.; May 18-20, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Ont., Canada; Aug. 10-12, Utah Motorsports Campus in Tooele, Utah; Aug. 31-Sept. 2, Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, N.Y.; and, Oct. 25-27, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, Calif.
Blue Marble Cocktails aligned with the 2018 Radical North American Cup due to a passion for racing and extreme sports held by the brand’s Founder and Planetary Ambassador, Alan Miller.
Blue Marble Cocktails makes 9 ready-to-drink flavors including Screwdriver, Greyhound, Bloody Mary, Cosmo, Marble-Rita, Vodka Soda, Mojito, Coconut Island, and Moscow Mule. All Blue Marble Cocktails beverages are non-GMO, and feature ultra-premium distilled spirits, all-natural ingredients, no artificial sweeteners, dyes or preservatives, and come in environmentally friendly and recyclable packaging.
“Blue Marble Cocktails is proud to support Radical and its mission to develop the world’s best high performance race cars,” notes Miller. “This is an excellent opportunity for us to introduce the Blue Marble Cocktails brand and our world-class beverages to a whole new audience in exciting event venues.”
“Radical Sportscars is delighted to announce Blue Marble Cocktails as the title sponsor of the Radical Cup North America Series. This partnership further elevates the status of the championship and is another huge coup after announcing every round of the 2018 season will be run and sanctioned under Pirelli World Challenge,” said Tom Drewer, regional manager North America, Radical Sportscars Ltd (UK).
Radical Sports Cars is the United Kingdom-based designer and manufacturer of lightweight, high performance motorsports cars. Having sold 2,000 racing cars since its inception in 1997, Radical possesses a niche in the world of motorsport to which nothing compares.
BLUE MARBLE COCKTAILS IS SHAKING UP THE READY-TO-DRINK COCKTAIL MARKET
Indianapolis, Indiana – February 27, 2018
No bartender. No problem. Blue Marble Cocktails has released the world’s best all-natural, ultra-premium, ready-to-drink, pre-mixed cocktails, and spirits in the world. New to the industry, Blue Marble has already won dozens of awards, and many of the top companies in the world are adding Blue Marble to their line-ups, it is quickly becoming the hottest cocktail on the planet.
With a spectacular line of ultra-premium spirits and 9 ready-to-drink flavors, consumers can choose their favorite. These hand-crafted, all-natural, ultra-premium cocktails – which include varieties like Screwdriver, Greyhound, Moscow Mule, Bloody Mary, Cosmo, Marble-rita, Vodka soda,
Mojito, and Coconut Island – are perfect for airlines, cruise lines, hotels, casinos and event venues, looking for premium experiences for their VIPs. The best ingredients make the best cocktails. Blue Marble Cocktails’ hand-crafted cocktails do not contain any dyes, GMOs or artificial anything. Blue Marble Cocktails’ is bringing convenience and simplicity to cocktail seekers, and makers, who want an all-natural and ultra-premium beverage wherever they are.
Award winning Blue Marble, has already racked up dozens of Gold Medals and awards such as the prestigious Chefs of America American Masters of Taste, Taste Champion and Beverage Champion
double gold seal, Los Angeles International Spirits Competition, SIP Awards, New York International Spirits Competition and the International Wine and Spirits Competition.
Blue Marble is shaking up how people get cocktails and is the new go-to cocktail by people around the world. With 5-gallon kegs, and perfect pour 200ml cans (6.78oz), these convenient sizes make them the perfect addition for concession stands at your favorite concert, athletic event, tailgate, or get-together.
BEVERAGE MANUFACTURER MOVING HEADQUARTERS
Indianapolis, Indiana – January 9, 2018
Blue Marble Cocktails, a provider of all-natural, ultra-premium, ready-to-drink, pre-mixed cocktails and spirits, announced plans to relocate its Oregon-based headquarters and manufacturing operations to Indianapolis, creating up to 51 new, high-wage jobs by 2019.
“Indiana’s pro-growth business climate continues to be recognized from coast to coast as companies like Blue Marble Cocktails and Spirits choose our state for growth,” said Jim Schellinger, Indiana Secretary of Commerce. “Our skilled workforce, central location and competitive environment create a winning solution for small and large businesses looking to grow. We extend a sincere Hoosier welcome as Blue Marble Cocktails moves from Oregon to Indiana – the best state in the Midwest and the fifth in the nation for doing business.”
The company is investing more than $9 million to relocate its headquarters and manufacturing operations from Portland, Oregon, to Indianapolis, with plans to initially lease and renovate an 18,000-square-foot facility at 6008 Corporate Way. The new facility, which began production this month, will house Blue Marble Cocktails’ office space, show room and its mixing and production warehouse. With the company’s growth in Indiana, Blue Marble Cocktails will be able to produce nearly 3 million cases, which includes 24 cans per case, of its all-natural, ultra-premium, ready-to-drink cocktails and spirits. The company plans to build a brand new production site in the future, and has already begun its search for a permanent location in central Indiana.
Blue Marble Cocktails, which was founded by a native Hoosier, Alan Miller, employs eight full-time associates in Indiana and is currently hiring for brand ambassadors, operation managers and quality control supervisors, with new positions expected to offer average wages nearly double the state’s average wage. Applicants interested in positions may review Blue Marble Cocktails’ career opportunities online or email info@bluemarblecocktails.com.
“As a native-born Hoosier, I have a passion and love for all things Indiana,” said Miller, chief executive officer and founder of Blue Marble Cocktails. “I can’t wait to witness Blue Marble Cocktails’ success in a state that offers talented people whom we are excited to grow our company with. I’m confident this is just the start of our growth, and look forward to witnessing people across the nation enjoying an all-natural, Hoosier-made cocktail or spirit.”
The company offers 9 handcrafted, ultra-premium, all-natural cocktails – which includes varieties like coconut island, cosmo, marble-rita, vodka soda, and bloody mary – to airlines, cruise lines, hotels, casinos and event venues. Blue Marble Cocktails supports global conservation and environmental initiatives through its “We Care” program and uses recyclable cans for its products. In 2017, the company received honors from the American Master of Taste, Los Angeles International Spirits Competition, SIP Awards, New York International Spirits Competition and the International Wine and Spirits Competition.
Blue Marble Cocktails also sponsors events like the 2017 World Series of Beach Volleyball.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered Blue Marble Productions Inc up to $765,000 in conditional tax credits based on the company’s job creation and investment plans. These incentives are performance based, meaning until Hoosiers are hired, the company is not eligible to claim incentives. The city of Indianapolis supports the project at the request of Develop Indy, a business unit of the Indy Chamber.
“Manufacturing continues to evolve and grow in Indianapolis and we welcome Blue Marble Cocktails to our city with an economic ecosystem ready to support their future success,” said Mayor Joe Hogsett. “Indianapolis’ 21st- century workforce and culture of innovation will work hand in hand with Blue Marble Cocktails and Spirits’ business enterprise and we look forward to having this company as a community partner for years to come.”
In 2017, Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced a record-breaking year for economic development in Indiana. In 2017, businesses like Blue Marble Cocktails committed to creating up to 30,158 new Hoosier jobs in the coming years – an all-time high since the IEDC was established in 2005.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Vallejo, California – October 27, 2018
Blue Marble Cocktails was selected as a winning product in the retail category of “Ready-To-Drink Cocktails in Cans.”
Their submissions in this product category: “Blue Marble Cocktails Cosmo,” “Blue Marble Cocktails Marble-Rita,” “Blue Marble Cocktails Screwdriver” and “Blue Marble Cocktails Bloody Mary” were all judged superior in Northern California by a panel of Masters of Taste selected by Chefs In America. The protocols of “triple blind” judging include the following ground rules to ensure accurate and fair judging results.
Evaluators do not know:
Who the manufacturer is
What the product variety or appellation is
What the other evaluators’ scores and comments are during evaluation
The American Masters Of Taste judging panel stated that, “These ready-to-drink cocktails in cans were well formulated and provided a perfect pre-mixed cocktail every time.”
The judging was part of the on-going U.S.A. Taste Championships founded in 1986 with the establishment of Chefs In America, whose professional culinary board members gather weekly to conduct taste tests on a myriad of foodservice and retail grocery products.
BLUE CARPET CHARITY TOY DRIVE
Hollywood, California – November 30th, 2017
Blue Marble Cocktails Sponsors Babes in Toyland.
Blue Marble Cocktails, the world’s best all-natural, ultra-premium, ready-to-drink, pre-mixed cocktails, is getting the holiday gift giving started early, as the title sponsor of the ‘10th Annual Babes in Toyland– Charity Toy Drive’, at the Avalon Theater in Hollywood on Wednesday December 6, 2017.
Babes in Toyland – Blue Carpet Charity Toy Drive, gives patrons an opportunity to give back to the community alongside some of the most beautiful women in the world. Over 200 models, actresses, reality stars, magazine cover models and social media influencers have hosted Babes in Toyland over the past nine years. This year, Babes in Toyland will have over 70 beautiful hosts with a combined social media reach in excess of 100 million followers, walking the blue carpet.
Blue Marble has released the #1 ready-to-drink cocktail in the world. Already it has won dozens of awards including Chefs of America “American Masters of Taste” double gold seal. With 9 flavors to choose from, there’s a Blue Marble Cocktail for everyone and anywhere. These handcrafted, all-natural, ultra-premium cocktails are “a bartender in a can”. Perfect for choosy consumers who want the best for their family, friends, and guests. With many of the top companies in the world adding Blue Marble to their line-ups it is the hottest cocktail on the planet.
Blue Marble Cocktails, a new company, is rolling out the blue carpet around the world. Alan Miller, Founder and Planetary Ambassador of Blue Marble Cocktails said “While red carpet events are great, walking the Blue Marble blue carpet is even better. Every time someone walks the blue carpet Blue Marble Cocktails will donate money towards keeping the blue marble blue. What better way to spread awareness of “do-good” programs and charities than through the most elite events in the world with Blue Marble Cocktails.”
Thousands of children in need have been the beneficiaries of the generous donation of toys made possible by all of the attendees, sponsors, and local non-profit organizations. This year, Babes in Toyland will again benefit The Midnight Mission, a foundation that works to secure toys for homeless and near-homeless children during the Holiday season.
2017 MONSTER ENERGY CUP
Las Vegas, Nevada – October 9, 2017
Las Vegas, October 9, 2017—Blue Marble Cocktails, the world’s best all-natural, ultra-premium, ready-to-drink, pre-mixed cocktail, sponsored Pro-Athlete Freestyle Motocross Rider, Destin Cantrell, in his pursuit to win gold in the “Dirt Shark Best Whip” competition at the 2017 Monster Energy Cup, on Saturday, October 14th, at Sam Boyd Stadium.
Blue Marble Cocktails was excited to sign Cantrell as a sponsored pro-athlete for the remainder of this season and 2018. Cantrell said, “I am beyond electrified to be a part of the Blue Marble family for 2018 and beyond. I can’t wait to compete and bring home a win at the Monster Energy Cup repping my new Blue Marble gear. I cannot wait to see what the future has in store with this partnership.
Cantrell has made a name for himself in the world of action sports, even while putting fatherhood first. With his second child on the way, he aims to bring home a second gold medal at this weekend’s event.” Cantrell took home GOLD in this year’s 2017 X Games for “Best Whip” after winning by a landslide, and is pursuing another gold medal for what will be his first appearance at the “Dirt Shark Best Whip” at the Monster Energy Cup, Las Vegas (at Sam Boyd Stadium).
Alan Miller, Founder and Planetary Ambassador of Blue Marble Cocktails, expressed his excitement at Cantrell joining the Blue Marble Team for the 2017 season and 2018 as a sponsored pro-athlete. “Destin embodies the values we have at Blue Marble: Passion. He is passionate about his sport and we love to support individuals that show such conviction.
At Blue Marble we are similarly passionate about creating a better cocktail that brings the world’s best all-natural ingredients, ultra-premium spirits to a ready-to-drink pre-mixed cocktail with amazing flavor, in a recyclable container you can drink anywhere on the planet.”
The Monster Energy Cup ignites competition between the world’s top Supercross riders in a battle for the coveted Monster Energy Cup and a shot at winning one million dollars. One lucky rider who completes all three 10-lap main events, on the unique Sam Boyd Stadium course, will walk away with the $1 million cash prize and the pride of being the Monster Energy Cup Champion!
DESTIN CANTRELL
Heads to Summer X Games 2017 in Minneapolis.
Indianapolis, Indiana – July 14, 2017
Indianapolis, July 14, 2017—Blue Marble Cocktails, the world’s best all-natural, ultra-premium, ready-to-drink, pre-mixed cocktail, sponsored Freestyle Motocross Rider Destin Cantrell, in his pursuit of gold in the “Best Whip” competition at the 2017 Summer X Games in Minneapolis on Saturday, July 15th. The winner will be chosen via Twitter, where people watching vote for the rider they think should bring home the gold.
Cantrell made a name for himself in the world of action sports. Cantrell rides for the Monster Energy Freestyle MX Tour and Metal Mulisha Fitz Army. He made it to the semi-finals of NBC’s America’s Got Talent for his ability to perform amazing tricks!
Alan Miller, Founder and Planetary Ambassador of Blue Marble Cocktails, expressed his excitement to bring on Cantrell as sponsored athlete, “I have a passion for racing and extreme sports. Adding Destin Cantrell as a sponsored athlete for Blue Marble Cocktails at the X Games, the largest action sports competition in the world, is absolutely amazing, and we are excited to see him get out there and bring home a gold medal!”
From July 13-16, the world’s best action sports athletes make their debut at U.S. Bank Stadium in Downtown Minneapolis, to compete for the X Games’ gold medals and prize money. ESPN and ABC will televise the Games in 210 countries and territories in more than 504 million homes, including live coverage in Australia, Canada, Caribbean, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Japan, Spain, Sweden, Latin America, Middle East, New Zealand, UK, Ireland, France, Spain and Africa.