DITA VON TEESE AND COINTREAU LAUNCH
THE COINTREAU POOLSIDE SOIREES
AT THE BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL
July 11, 2012 - Cointreau's global ambassador Dita Von Teese
launched the Cointreau poolside soiree series at the Beverly Hills Hotel, in
celebration of the hotel's 100 year anniversary, with a brand new
burlesque performance. For the new show, Dita drew inspiration from
Betty Grable and Carmen Miranda to create a tropical feeling show which
compliments the ideal summer cocktail, the Margarita, and her twist on
it, the "Margadita". For the costume, Von
Teese collaborated with uk designer Jenny Packham and added jewelry by
Michael Schmidt, shoes by Christian Louboutin, and elaborate feather
fans made by Catherine D'Lish, all embellished with Swarovski crystals.
The launch event also featured a performance by the synchronized
swimming sensations the Aqualillies. The poolside series will continue
during the summer, and marks the first time that the historic property
has opened their poolside and cabanas to the public.
Dita launches "My Cointreau Travel Essentials" in a series of events across Europe in
Amsterdam (4th Oct 2011), Madrid (6th Oct 2011) and Milan (11th Oct 2011). Watch the making
of the photoshoot for "Travel Essentials" above, see the pictures below and read
the press release here...
To find out where to purchase "My Cointreau Travel Essentials" visit
www.cointreau.com
Morgan Group Hotels (in the USA) currently have a package that includes
the "My Cointreau Travel Essentials" bar by Dita Von
Teese, "Drinks by Dita" - two complimentary signature
Cointreau cocktails, A personal welcome note from Dita Von
Teese and a stay at a participating Morgans Hotel Group
property. For more details visit this page: www.morganshotelgroup.com/en-us/dita-von-
teese
DITA CREATES HER SECOND SIGNATURE COCKTAIL
WITH COINTREAU... INTRODUCING THE "MARGADITA",
A GLAMOROUS REINVENTION OF THE CLASSIC MARGARITA!
The Cointreau MargaDita
1 oz Cointreau
1 oz Silver Tequila
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
Bar spoon (0.5 oz) of Monin Rose Syrup
1 pinch Chipotle Spice
Mix all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake vigorously and pour into a chilled coup glass.
Garnish with floating organic yellow rose petals. For an added kick, add
a pinch of Chipotle and salt rim. (Note: No Chipotle spice on the rim)
Dita will be launching her new signature
cocktail, the MargaDita, in New York on Cinco de Mayo. For a chance to
be there and meet Dita (USA only excluding CA residents) enter the
Cointreau MargaDita Escape Sweepstake.
For more information on the MargaDita read the full
press release
here...
COINTREAU PRIVÉ
Dita Von Teese is the artistic director of Cointreau
Privé! Le Cointreau Privé, is an exclusive Cocktail
bar in Paris that will open on September 28th, from 7 pm to
2 am, for just one month. An original membership-only
lounge, Cointreau Privé will serve an array of
Cointreau cocktails such as Dita's Cointreau Teese. Members
will be granted access by a bracelet worn around one's
wrist. To become a privileged member, sign-up on
www.cointreauprive.fr
(you must be over the age of 18). Read a full press release for Cointreau Privé
here...
NEW 'WEBISODES'! THE ORIGINAL COSMOPOLITAIN AND THE ORIGINAL SIDECAR!
Cointreau have now released all their 'webisodes'. In addition there is also a 'making of' clip.
All of these can be found on Cointreau's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/cointreauus.
Alternatively view below (from Cointreau via YouTube):
COINTREAU PRESENTS
DITA VON TEESE AND SPECIAL GUESTS
IN NEW ORLEANS JULY 2010
COINTREAU PRESENTS
DITA VON TEESE AND SPECIAL GUESTS
IN NEW ORLEANS JULY 2010
Dita Von Teese and special guests in association with Bustout Burlesque,
kick off Tales of a Cocktail featuring
Mr. Murray Hill,
Selene Luna,
Perle Noire,
and Duke Lafayette
at the House of Blues in New Orleans.
There is a performance on the 19th
and on the 20th of July 2010, doors at 8pm, show begins
at 9pm.
Tickets go on sale June 19th.
The House of Blues 225 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130.
May 7th 2010 - Dita features in Cointreau's first 'Webisode':
"Want a riveting story to share with your friends? Check out
this video with Dita Von Teese as Mrs. Margarita Sames, who
created the original Margarita in 1948!". See it here:
Cointreau's
Facebook Page. NOTE: you must be logged into Facebook to view. If you do not
have a Facebook account you can also see the video on
YouTube.
THE COINTREAUPOLITAN BOX
A very exclusive and special gift idea! The Dita Cointreaupolitan Box
made in a limited edition run of 50. Available now but only in Paris
at the selected store Lavinia - 3 bd de la Madeleine. Price: 150 Euros.
Dita performs her BE COINTREAUVERSIAL show in Tokyo, Japan, Sept 3rd 2009
(Pictures courtesy Cointreau, Tokyo).
This event took place in July 2009 and was the
world debut of Dita's "Opium Den" show. The event also featured
Dita's "Be Cointreauversial" performance and the
Los Angeles premiere of her signature cocktail the
Cointreau Teese.
DITA VON TEESE IS NOW THE FACE OF ADVERTISEMENTS FOR
COINTREAU
AND
COINTREAU NOIR
DITA VON TEESE, THE NEW MUSE OF THE COINTREAU BRAND,
UNVEILED HER NEW SHOW 'BE COINTREAUVERSIAL'
AND THE 'COINTREAU TEESE' COCKTAIL.
Dita Von Teese and Cointreau, the famous orange liqueur, are
delighted to officially announce their partnership. The
partnership will last for two years and create a rich
variety of ideas, including a Dita Von Teese cocktail and a
new Burlesque show.
The first 'Dita Von Teese for Cointreau'
event took place in December 2007 in London, followed by the US debut in New
York in April 2008, Tokyo in August 2009, and Sao Paulo in October 2009.
The live show is an evocation of the Cointreau world, a
world that Dita Von Teese has herself discovered and which
has completely won her over. Cointreau and its unique
'French touch' has thrived for more than 160 years without
changing anything, from the shape of its legendary bottle to
its delicate and instantly recognisable flavours. It was
only natural that this iconic bottle should join the
glamorous world of Dita Von Teese and her carefully crafted
character, a blend of retro and modernity, that little je ne
sais quoi, a freedom of thought that extends far beyond any
diktats one might apply.
picture by Ali Mahdavi for Cointreau
above: picture from the New York US debut
Featuring a Cointreau-inspired cocktail glass that stands
over five feet tall, the 'Be Cointreauversial' performance
showcases Dita in a brand new orange-hued costume adorned in
hundreds of thousands of Swarovski crystals, complete with a
one of a kind, nine foot feather boa complete with jewel-encrusted
tassels, and custom-made Christian Louboutin
stilettos. The 'Be Cointreauversial' show will be touring in
2008 and 2009. Stay tuned to Dita's calendar to find out when it
will be in a city near you!!
Following the debut of the performance, guests were invited
to taste the Cointreau Teese
cocktail, developed by Dita and special mixologists in Paris.
Dita adores the violet, that falsely shy and deliciously quaint
flower, with its powdery scent and divine colour so evocative of
the nostalgic Paris of which Arletty sung, a light tune with
delicately perfumed notes.
So when Cointreau asked
Dita Von Teese to create her own cocktail, it was clear
that the violet would be not just a key ingredient, but the
very heart and soul of this cocktail.
Cointreauversial
That little extra touch of soul that triggers a unique sensation when blended with
Cointreau's orange notes, an endlessly
surprising dance of startling aromas.
This "flower-cocktail" is given extra zing by the delicate
touch of fresh ginger on the rim of the glass, a flamboyant
touch that Dita insisted upon! Clearly there was only one
name for such a cocktail: The Cointreau
Teese, in homage to its creator.
above: show pictures from the New York US debut
above: pictures by Ali Mahdavi for Cointreau
Dita in a John Galliano gown at the world premiere Cointreau event in London.
The recipe:
4 cl Cointreau
2 cl apple juice
1.5 cl Monin violet
1.5 cl fresh lemon juice
Frost with ginger around the rim of the glass
A cocktail that you will soon be able to sip in the trendiest bars on the planet.
Be COINTREAUVERSIAL London, UK, December 13th 2007
Watch Highlights of Dita's world premiere 'Be COINTREAUVERSIAL'
live show which debuted in London December 13th.
The show will debut in the USA in New York on April 22nd, 2008
About Cointreau
Created more than 150 years ago in Angers, France, Cointreau
is the world's most famous crystal clear spirits.
Cointreau's distinctive square-shaped bottle, with rounded
shoulders and warm amber color is recognized worldwide, as
well as its subtle taste - a perfect balance of bitter and
sweet orange peels grown and meticulously selected for their
quality. Cointreau is best known as being a key ingredient
in the most popular cocktail in the US; the Margarita. In
1948, socialite Margarita Sames combined Cointreau, tequila
and lime to create the original margarita. In addition,
Cointreau is an essential ingredient in top shelf cocktails,
like the Sidecar, the Cosmopolitan, and the
Cointreaupolitan, its newest interpretation which is the
latest hit in trendy bars throughout Europe. Its
versatility, defined by its capacity to combine the richness
of its flavors and aroma, make it a perfect choice neat or
on ice.
Today, more than 13 million Cointreau bottles are sold worldwide and Cointreau remains the authentic
choice of many top bartenders in the smartest and most fashionable bars.
