Nonantum Dining, Kennebunkport Maine, Restaurant, Pub, Entertainment

Cold River Vodka enjoyed so much success during its first year that several Maine bars and restaurants were inspired to create signature cocktails featuring the vodka. Restaurant Oolong in Portland invented the Lycheetini, 93 Townsend in Boothbay Harbor features the Foxy Martini, Jonathan's in Ogunquit offers the Elderberry Martini and The Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport serves up their signature Mango-Tango Tini.

Created by restaurant manager Rich York, the drink is made with Cold River Vodka and mango puree. York says he was looking to create a tropical drink to highlight the vodka. "I didn't see anybody using mango, so I decided to try that. I also use some raspberry to sweeten up the tartness. People tend to order it as an appetizer type of drink."

So far the response has been very positive, to both the Mango-Tango Tini, and Cold River Vodka in general. "It has been very popular with customers," says York. "Cold River Vodka has done a good job of marketing the brand, and people like to try it because it is a product made in Maine."

York says they make a point to prominently display the bottle on their liquor shelf, and it is definitely catching customers' interest. "People really react to the bottle, it looks very inviting. They really did a great job designing it."

York went on to add that when the Nonantum Resort first started carrying the brand, a customer visiting for a corporate event took it upon himself to get up and give a speech praising Cold River Vodka, and urging other guests to try it.

RECIPE: Mango-Tango Tini
2 ounces of Cold River Vodka
¾ ounce mango puree
Touch of chambord
Shake and pour into a sugar rimmed glass