NEW YORK, July 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Prairie Organic Spirits has launched the Prairie Garden Initiative to incorporate fresh, organic herbs and vegetables in specialty cocktails, inspired by the herbs and produce found in urban gardens. Celebrating the initiative, Prairie Organic Spirits hosted a garden cocktail event at New York Restoration Project (NYRP)’s Herb Garden in East Harlem, Manhattan, sharing Prairie Organic Spirits’ “Seed to Glass” philosophy while also supporting NYRP’s vision of a greener, more sustainable New York City. Created with organic corn grown and harvested by family-famers in the Minnesota prairie, Prairie Organic Spirits are meticulously crafted with care every step of the way from the corn seed through the harvest and distilling process, to create a signature smooth taste and a perfect “made in the U.S.A.” spirit.

To kick off the Prairie Garden Initiative, Prairie Organic Spirits hosted an intimate cocktail event in June, unveiling four signature cocktails created by New York establishments Jacob’s Pickles and Prospect, which will be featured as limited-time cocktails available through the summer season only. Each cocktail is inspired by the organic herbs grown in The Herb Garden, incorporating carefully grown ingredients and Prairie Organic Spirits to create a full cocktail experience made with respect from seed to glass. 

Born in Minnesota and raised in good spirits, Prairie Organic Spirits offers 100% certified organic vodka, cucumber-flavored organic vodka and organic gin that are made from single vintage organic corn that gives each its award-winning flavor. Every bottle of Prairie Organic Spirits provides an elevated cocktail experience to those who care about what they put in their glass, on their tables and into their bodies.

“We take painstaking steps to treat our spirits with respect from seed to glass, distilling to taste as climate, soil, and moisture levels give each small batch its own unique character that we aim to preserve,” said Marla Burke, Marketing and Creative Director, Phillips Distilling Company. “We’re very excited to kick off the Prairie Garden Initiative to support bringing organic, green spaces to urban settings across the U.S., and sharing our ‘Seed to Glass’ philosophy with cocktail enthusiasts everywhere.”

NYRP is a non-profit organization driven by the conviction that all New Yorkers deserve beautiful, high-quality public space within ready walking distance of their homes. Since its founding in 1995 by Bette Midler, NYRP has planted trees, renovated gardens, restored parks, and transformed open spaces for communities throughout each of New York City’s five boroughs.