The Forest Hills G.H. Mumm Sparkle, A Toast to Great Tennis

Official Cocktail of the 2006,Forest Hills Clay Court Classic and Jazz Festival

[ClickPress, Mon May 15 2006] For New York tennis fans, what could be a more celebratory and delicious drink than champagne cocktail created in honor of the start of the 2006 tennis season at The West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, New York? The place where New York’s professional tennis history has its roots.

“The Forest Hills G.H. Mumm Sparkle,” said Karen Lawrence of Pernod Ricard USA, distributors of G.H. MUMM Champagne, a sponsor of the upcoming $50,000 Men’s Clay Court Classic tournament (May 13-20 at The West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills, Queens), “is a special cocktail designed to celebrate the Forest Hills Clay Court Classic and Jazz Festival and the players from this tournament who will go on to compete in the French Open!”

Long associated with the game of tennis, champagne is the celebratory drink of choice at major tennis tournaments around the world. Like tennis, champagne takes its character from the talent and skill of its experts who work to create this exceptional wine.

“Since the Men’s Clay Court tournament is a warm up to the French Open, the Forest Hills G.H. Mumm Sparkle has special significance. Mumm is one of the finest French champagnes produced today,” said Jack Leibler, president of The West Side Tennis Club president.

As pretty to look at, as it is marvelous to drink, The Forest Hills G. H. Mumm Sparkle is a delicious cocktail of G. H. Mumm champagne, strawberry liqueur, pineapple juice and a ripe sugar-coated strawberry.

“The blend of strawberry and pineapple flavors give this drink a summery, festive feel, and the champagne adds the sparkle that makes this cocktail a treat for the palate,” said Karen Lawrence,” of Pernod Ricard.

FOREST HILLS G.H. MUMM® SPARKLE!

- 1 tablespoon Strawberry Liqueur (Hiram Walker crème de strawberry)
- 1 tablespoon of Fresh Pineapple Juice
- Champagne

Build ingredients into a Champagne flute
Garnish with a sugar coated fresh Strawberry

As a prestigious champagne house of international renown, G.H. Mumm flies the flag for champagne and the Champagne region. As a patron of excellence, the G.H. Mumm brand has adopted a highly selective and rigorous approach to its sponsoring operations in sport, the arts and gastronomy.

The Forest Hills Clay Court Classic and Jazz Festival (May 13-20) will open the spring and summer tennis season at Forest Hills. In addition to tremendous singles and doubles matches, played by 32 of the world’s top men tennis players, “Cool New York Jazz” performances be offered during the week. The $50,000 USTA pro circuit event will serve as a tune-up for players heading on to compete on the clay courts of Roland Garros in Paris. Admission to the men’s tournament is free through the semi-finals. Admission to the finals competition is $10 for the day. In 2005, James Blake (currently ranked #9 in the world) captured the Clay Court title and he is now ranked among the top 10 players in the world.

Beginning August 22 (through August 26), The West Side will host a second pro tournament, the Forest Hills Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Classic and Jazz Festival, a tune up for the US OPEN, August 22-26. This $75,000 professional women’s tournament will feature 16 of the top 100 women players in the world. It will be played on the West Side’s hard courts in the club’s historic stadium.

The West Side Tennis Club, former site of the U.S. Open, is currently home to over 800 members, maintaining 38 courts on four different surfaces. Anchored by its history, its famous stadium and familiar Tudor clubhouse, The West Side Tennis Club maintains a majestic setting and a tranquil oasis for premier tennis in the heart of New York City.

To learn more about The West Side Tennis Club and for the see the recipe for The Forest Hills G.H. Mumm Sparkle, log on to www.foresthillstennis.com.

Contact:
G.H. Mumm
jane bartnett
Tel: 516-295-2932


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