Michael Politz

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From: Jennifer Swanson
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 10:24 AM
To: michael@fb101.com
Subject: National Martini Day Drink Recipe: The Summer Rose Martini Brings Floral Gin to Center Stage

Hi Michael,

As consumers continue to embrace lighter, botanical-forward cocktails for summer entertaining, National Martini Day (June 19, 2026) offers the perfect opportunity to spotlight a fresh seasonal twist on the classic martini.

This year, Waterloo Gin (which produces American-style gins that are less juniper-forward and more approachable than traditional London Dry gins) invites cocktail enthusiasts to celebrate with the Summer Rose Martini, a vibrant serve featuring the naturally pink Waterloo Gin Prickly Pear & Rose Gin . The cocktail captures two of summer's most popular flavor profiles—floral botanicals and rosé-inspired refreshment—in a sophisticated martini format that feels tailor-made for warm-weather gatherings, rooftop happy hours, and backyard celebrations.

DRINK RECIPE: Summer Rose Martini

INGREDIENTS:

2 oz Waterloo Gin, Prickly Pear and Rose Gin

½ oz Lillet Blanc

½ oz fresh lemon juice

¼ oz rose liqueur

fresh rose petal, for garnish

METHOD:

In a cocktail shaker, add the gin, Lillet Blanc, lemon juice, rose liqueur, and ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a fresh rose petal. Enjoy!

For more information on Waterloo Gin and to locate the nearest retailer, please visit: https://www.waterloogin.com .

About Waterloo Gin

Born in Austin, Texas—originally known as Waterloo—the brand’s premium gins reflect the spirit and scenery of Texas Hill Country. Crafted with nine thoughtfully selected botanicals and limestone-filtered spring water, every bottle embodies refined elegance and a sense of place. Now under the ownership and vision of industry icon John Paul DeJoria, Waterloo Gin continues to set a new standard in New American gin, bringing regionally inspired, artfully distilled spirits to discerning drinkers nationwide. For more information, visit www.WaterlooGin.com . Connect with Waterloo Gin on Facebook  and Instagram .

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Thank you for your consideration,

Jennifer

Jennifer Swanson

Public Relations Manager

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