In celebration of International Women's Day 2012, celebrate with Compass Box Whisky and LUPEC-NYC (Ladies for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails, natch) to benefit Bottomless Closet. Cocktails mixed up by some of NYC's best lady bartenders including Meaghan Dorman of Raines Law Room, Abigail Gullo of Fort Defiance, Karin Stanley of Dutch Kills and Little Branch, plus the event's hostess Julie Reiner of Lani Kai.

Cocktails will be specially priced at $8 each, with $2 from every drink being donated to Bottomless Closet.

When: March 8 from 6-8 pm

Where: Lani Kai, 525 Broome Street, between Thompson and Sullivan

In honor of the 84th Academy Awards, Voli Light Vodkas has prepared a series of cocktails celebrating this year's best and brightest.

The Golden Era (inspired by Midnight In Paris)

1 1⁄2 oz Voli Orange Vanilla

2 oz Lemonade

1⁄2 oz agave nectar

1⁄2 pineapple juice

Garnish: Orange Wheel

In a mixing tin, add ice, Voli Orange Vanilla, lemonade, agave nectar, pineapple juice and shake. Strain into a martini glass.

Approximate calories: 144

In honor of the 84th Academy Awards, Voli Light Vodkas has prepared a series of cocktails celebrating this year's best and brightest.

The Sweet Revenge (inspired by The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo)

2 oz Raspberry Cocoa

2 Raspberries

2 Blackberries

1 oz apple cider

1⁄4 oz maple syrup

Muddle berries and maple syrup. Add all ingredients then shake and strain

Glass: Martini

Garnish: Raspberries

Approximate calories: 150

In honor of the 84th Academy Awards, Voli Light Vodkas has prepared a series of cocktails celebrating this year's best and brightest.

The Golden Drop

2 oz Voli Lemon

1 oz fresh lemon juice

1⁄2 packet sweetener

Shake and strain

Approximate calories: 110

In honor of the 84th Academy Awards, Voli Light Vodkas has prepared a series of cocktails celebrating this year's best and brightest.

The Crystal Cosmo (an ode to this year's host, Billy Crystal)

1 1⁄2 oz Voli Lyte

1 oz fresh lemon juice

2 oz Cranberry Juice

1⁄2 oz Agave Nectar

Top with Prosecco (OPTIONAL)

Garnish: Lemon twist In a mixing tin, add ice, Voli Lyte, lemon juice, agave and shake. Stain into a martini glass and top with Prosecco

Approximate calories: 150

During Fashion Week, I had the opportunity to be exposed to many extraordinary experiences. Courtesy of Effen Vodka, I was treated to a seat at the Vera Wang show - an experience I would not have been able to obtain otherwise.  Throughout the week, guests of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week were treated to another extraordinary experience - Effen Vodka's Fashion Week Signature Cocktails. My favorite? The Picture Perfect.

EFFEN PICTURE PERFECT

2 PARTS EFFEN BLACK CHERRY® VODKA

8 MINT LEAVES

1 PART SIMPLE SYRUP

1 PART FRESH LIME JUICE

½ PART CHAMPAGNE FLOAT

MUDDLE MINT WITH SIMPLE SYRUP AND FRESH LIME JUICE IN MIXING GLASS. ADD EFFEN BLACK CHERRY VODKA AND ICE. SHAKE WELL AND STRAIN INTO CHILLED COCKTAIL GLASS. FLOAT CHAMPAGNE AND GARNISH WITH A MINT LEAF.

What is your favorite vodka cocktail? Share in the comments below!

Style IT's Spring 2011 New York Fashion Week coverage is proudly sponsored by Torrid:

42Below, manufacturers of premium vodka, whipped up a cocktail especially for the Victoria's Secret runway show viewing pary called the Bombshell. If you are what you eat, why wouldn't you want to drink the Bombshell?

“Bombshell”

3/5 42 below passion fruit 42BELOW vodka

1/5 42 below pure 42BELOW vodka

1/5 cranberry juice

A splash of passion fruit puree and garnished with lemon

What cocktails will you be reaching for while celebrating the New Year?