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Jon Bon Jovi and Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons of Kiss collaborate on new Hampton Water Frosé

Chris Jordan
Asbury Park Press

Keep your cool this summer, thanks to Jon Bon Jovi of Bon Jovi and Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of Kiss.

The rock star trio is collaborating on the new Hampton Water Frosé, a frozen, slushie-style drink on sale this summer at the Stanley and Simmons' Rock & Brews restaurant chain, the rockers announced on Friday, July 8. The drink is inspired by the Bon Jovi family's rosé brand, Hampton Water, created by Bon Jovi, his son Jesse Bongiovi, and French winemaker Gérard Bertrand.

“Just like a good song, wine can bring people together no matter where they are in the world and that’s why Jesse and I are excited to partner with Rock & Brews, which was created by my friends and fellow rockers, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, to launch Hampton Water Frosé,” said Jon Bon Jovi in a statement. “It’s the perfect drink to enjoy with your friends and family coast to coast while listening to your favorite music all summer long.”

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of Kiss left, and Jon Bon Jovi.

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The Hampton Water Frosé is made with Hampton Water Rosé and Rock & Brews’ signature Margarita Mix, complimented by Grey Goose Vodka, Peach Tree Liquor and fresh strawberries.

The Jon Bon Jovi and Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons  Hampton Water Frosé,

The Rock & Brews chain was established in 2010. The locales are primarily in California, Texas and Florida. None are in New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania.

Bon Jovi and Kiss have had several prior connections in the past.

Kiss manager Doc McGhee managed Bon Jovi in the '80s before he picked up the Kiss gig. Former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora auditioned for Kiss in 1983 — he didn't get the job. Stanley was asked to write songs for Bon Jovi's '86 breakthrough, Slippery When Wet, but he turned down the offer, according to his memoir, "Face the Music: A Life Exposed."

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Chris Jordan, a Jersey Shore native, covers entertainment and features for the USA Today Network New Jersey. Contact him at @chrisfhjordan; cjordan@app.com.