Author Archive: Susan Martinson

Keep It Simple Syrup now available in the Lone Star State!

Keep It Simple Syrup now available in the Lone Star State!

For more than 55 years, Houston-based Spec’s has been your “Texas go-to” for good times and gourmet foods. Now, with more than 100 stores across Texas, and more on the way, they’re bringing savings and selection to every corner of the Lone Star State. Keep It Simple Syrup is now available at 15 select SPEC’S […]

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Keep It Simple Syrup now available in the Keystone State!

Keep It Simple Syrup now available in the Keystone State!

Just in time for spring and the Derby Weekend! Keep It Simple Syrup is now available at select stores (over 100!) Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores throughout Pennsylvania. Use our Store Locator feature (above) to search for a store nearest you. If your neighborhood store doesn’t carry it, just ask for it! They’ll be […]

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KISS Receives Gold Medal, 91 Point Rating

KISS Receives Gold Medal, 91 Point Rating

Keep It Simple Syrup received a 91 point rating, Gold medal, and “Best Buy” Award by the venerable Beverage Testing Institute, the rating authority serving the drinks industry and consumers since 1981. Every year the judges at the Tastings – The Beverage Testing Institute survey the landscape of wines, spirits, and cocktail mixers in hopes […]

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Support of Pancreatic Cancer Research

In loving memory of Marie C. Martinson, mother of Keep It Simple Syrup Founder Susan Martinson, Chef Sous LLC proudly supports The Lustgarten Foundation. As a Community Partner, Chef Sous LLC is committed to annual financial contributions to advance urgently needed pancreatic cancer research. The Lustgarten Foundation is the nation’s leading private source of funding […]

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KISS Rated “Exceptional”

KISS Rated “Exceptional”

Keep It Simple Syrup received a 90 point rating, Gold medal, and “Best Buy” Award by the venerable Beverage Testing Institute, the rating authority serving the drinks industry and consumers since 1981. Every year the judges at the Tastings – The Beverage Testing Institute survey the landscape of wines, spirits, and cocktail mixers in hopes […]

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KISS at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic

KISS at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic

Distillers, Importers, brand owners showcase their spirits in a walk around tasting featuring boutique spirits from all over the world. Sample KISS along with these high-quality products at the Indie Spirits Expo, Tuesday, May 21st from 3:30 – 9:00 pm, at The Penn Club, 30 West 44th Street, betw 5th and 6th Avenues. Must be […]

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Virginia’s Executive Mansion using KISS

Virginia’s Executive Mansion using KISS

The latest order for Keep It Simple Syrup comes from Virginia’s own Executive Mansion, home to Governor Bob McDonnell and located at Capitol Square in Richmond, Virginia. The Mansion and First Family are excited to almost be exclusively using Virginia beverages and food daily. Their effort to “Choose the Commonwealth” enables them to use delicious […]

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KISS to exhibit in Miami

KISS to exhibit in Miami

September 24 – 25, 2012 Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall C Keep it Simple Syrup® will join three other Virginia’s Finest® companies in the USA Pavillion (Booth #1513) at the 16th Americas Food and Beverage Show & Convention, Monday — Tuesday, September 24th to 25th.

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Spearmint KISS: Off to Las Vegas!

Spearmint KISS: Off to Las Vegas!

March 13 – 14, 2012 | Las Vegas Convention Center Keep It Simple Syrup will make its official début at the 2012 Nightclub & Bar Show, which some call “the best bar, nightclub, and beverage trade show for bar and nightclub owners, operators, bartenders, and other professionals in the industry.” The two-day show boasts 600+ […]

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Spearmint KISS at the Elby Awards

Spearmint KISS at the Elby Awards

The Tipsy Taylor named Official Cocktail of the First Annual Elby Awards in Richmond, VA The Tipsy Taylor, made with Spearmint KISS and Richmond’s own Cirrus Vodka, will be served at the after-party following Richmond Magazine’s First Awards Ceremony to Honor Excellence in the Richmond Region’s Restaurant Community. Keep It Simple Syrup is proud be […]

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Keep It Simple Syrup Will Change The Way You Order Drinks

PRLog Press Release December 20, 2011 We pay premium prices for top-shelf spirits and high-quality coffee and tea beverages, and yet we tarnish them with additives containing artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors and preservatives. Today, Virginia-based Chef Sous LLC releases Keep It Simple Syrup (aka “KISS”) — all-natural spearmint-infused simple syrup. continue reading >>

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