The Windy City has a new friend in town named VeeV. If you have not yet had the honor to get acquainted with VeeV, you are missing out on one of the hottest bar drinks in the Chicagoland area.

The two founders are native Chicagoans and their açaí spirit has hit a hot spot with consumers. Açaí, a berry exclusively grown in the Amazon rainforest, is filled with antioxidants. It is very healthy, and the eco-friendly supporters love the fact that the VeeV company donates $1 back to the rainforest for every bottle of liquor they sell.

VeeV is found at many of Chicago's local bars, clubs and restaurants. Among the trendy Chicago establishments where VeeV is served:

Whiskey Blue
172 W. Adams St.
(312) 782-4933
www.gerberbars.com

Blackbird
619 W. Randolph St.
(312) 715-0708
www.blackbirdrestaurant.com

Lumen
839 W. Fulton Market
(319) 733-2222
www.lumen-chicago.com

VeeV has also become central to the Chicago local mixology, a prime resource for the talented bartenders using their creativity in their limited free time to devise wonderful new concoctions. Only briefly mention the word "mixology" to a Chicago bartender who is familiar with VeeV, and you will be sure to be treated to some type of VeeV pleasure.

If you have not done so, be sure to introduce yourself to VeeV. The Windy City as well as you will be glad you did!

Written by Michelle M. Guilbeau-Sheppard