Gran Sierpe Pisco

Artisan Brands introduces Gran Sierpe, a Peruvian grape brandy. With a taste similar to tequila, it is a versatile liquor for cocktails. Gran Sierpe Pisco comes in three flavors derived from grapes used to distill them: Quebranta, Italia and Acholado. Quebranta will be the first brand launched in the U.S., and the others will follow in 2010. Each varietal has specific flavor notes and profiles that create a smooth, aromatic taste and finish with the trademark Pisco bite. Gran Sierpe, which means “great snake,” comes in sleek bottles with modern serpent-inspired graphics.

For more information, visit www.discoverpisco.com.

Burnett’s Pink Lemonade Vodka

The Burnett's Flavored Vodka family welcomes its 19th member: Pink Lemonade. It joins other flavors including Blueberry, Espresso, Mango, Sweet Tea, Vanilla and Watermelon. The flavor’s launch will be supported by POS for floor displays and shelf facings, as well as sales education materials. Burnett's Pink Lemonade is available in P.E.T. 1.75 liter/50ml and glass 1.0 liter/750 ml sizes and bottled at 35 percent alcohol by volume (70 proof).

For more information, visit www.burnettsvodka.com.

Deschutes Brewery’s Twilight Ale

Deschutes Brewery’s seasonal Twilight Ale, a straw-colored ale with vigorous hops and a subtle, wafer-like body, is available from Memorial Day until September. Twilight Ale blends Cara-Pils and Carastan malts with the late addition of whole flower Cascade, Amarillo and Tettnang hops. The Bend, Ore., ale will be available on draft and in six- and 12-pack bottles throughout the Western United States.

For more information, visit www.DeschutesBrewery.com.

Martini & Rossi Rosé

Martini & Rossi rounds out its “sparkling trio” with the introduction of the aromatic Sparkling Rosé. Cultivated in the Piedmont and Veneto regions in Italy and made with hand-picked Moscato Bianco, Malvasia and Brachetto grapes, the light, crisp rosé joins the sparkling wine collection of Asti and Prosecco. Available in 750 ml bottles and 187 ml four-packs, the Martini & Rossi Sparkling Rosé blends hints of citrus, elderflower and soft peach with delicate notes of wild rose.

For more information, visit www.martini.com.

On Schedule Scheduling System

Using the On Schedule system, management can create and view schedules with just a few clicks on the Internet. Staff can enter availability and check shifts online, and shifts can be e-mailed to all staff members with a single click. Choose to view schedules in either a graphical weekly display or day-planner view. E-mail and phone support is included.

For more information, visit www.on-schedule.org.