VinePair

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Vodka is a staple for a reason: It’s a high-low workhorse. It serves as the star of iconic cocktails like the Cosmopolitan and the Espresso Martini , and offers its neutral profile to the ubiquitous dive bar necessity that is the Vodka Soda.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Vodka may not generate as much buzz as tequila or bourbon these days, but it remains the largest spirit category by share. Vodka Day on Oct. 4 is a great opportunity to celebrate the clear spirit with some creative cocktails and also help guests break out of the Vodka-Soda rut. Tea-infused Pau Maui vodka ¾ oz.

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VinePair

MAY 6, 2024

The brand announced on Monday that High Noon Vodka Iced Tea — made with vodka, iced tea, and no added sugar — is now available on shelves nationwide. High Noon Vodka Iced Tea is available in four flavors (original, peach, lemon, and raspberry) with 90 calories and 4.5 percent ABV per 12-ounce can. .

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2024

In the immortal words of James Bond, “Vodka Martini, shaken not stirred.” Now, with a straight Vodka Martini , you could probably use the extra dilution if you’re having that kind of night. Devon Espinosa, beverage director, Andy’s , Los Angeles The article We Asked 12 Bartenders: Is It Ever OK to Ask for a Shaken Martini?

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

Created by beverage director Simon Sebbah, Holiday’s version is crisp, clean, and crystal clear, with a healthy pour of vodka providing a backbone to the lychee liqueur, while manzanilla sherry adds some complementary floral complexity, and a dash of saline rounds it all out. vodka 1 oz. vodka 3/4 oz. lychee liqueur 1 oz.

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VinePair

JUNE 12, 2024

On Wednesday, Spirit of Gallo unveiled their hottest innovation yet: Heat Check, a limited-edition, hot pepper-flavored vodka made in collaboration with New Amsterdam and YouTube talk show Hot Ones. For more information on where to purchase, check out New Amsterdam Vodka’s website or Instagram.

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2024

Vodka , though, is free from many of these restrictions — and that makes for a lot more questions (read: misinformation) surrounding its production. Vodka, by design, doesn’t taste like much. That’s one reason that one of the most enduring questions surrounding its creation is one of the most basic: What is vodka actually made from?

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VinePair

MARCH 5, 2024

Another member of the Kardashian-Jenner family is following Kendall’s steps into the alcohol industry: Kylie Jenner will launch Sprinter , a premium canned vodka soda, this March. According to the brand, each can will contain premium vodka, sparkling water, and real fruit juice at 4.5 percent alcohol and 100 calories.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

vodka 1 1/2 oz. Renée Erickson , the James Beard Award-winning chef, writes of tiramisu’s modern resurgence and lasting appeal in her newest cookbook, Sunlight and Breadcrumbs. It’s as timeless as it gets.” Tiramisu Martini 1 1/2 oz. espresso, chilled 1/4 oz. demerara syrup 1/4 oz. coffee liqueur 1/4 oz.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

” —Alex Jump, founder, Focus on Health “I’d love to see the end of artificially flavored vodkas. Vodkas infused in-house [with real ingredients] demonstrate a bar team’s creativity, and they offer a unique blend to a cocktail’s flavor palate.” Especially in cocktail bars and lounges, as it diminishes the quality of the drinks.

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VinePair

MARCH 7, 2025

The poor woman was so embarrassed, she ended up ordering a vodka tonic instead. A vodka tonic! The article Why Wine Service Sucks Right Now (but Doesnt Have To) appeared first on VinePair. Instead of a polite explanation, the server very condescendingly said, We definitely do not we focus on natural wine. At a wine bar!

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VinePair

JULY 18, 2024

On June 28, Keyport-based 3BR Distillery released 011 PEC on Everything: a pork roll, egg, and cheese-flavored vodka liqueur. The article This Pork Roll, Egg, and Cheese-Flavored Vodka Is New Jersey in a Bottle appeared first on VinePair. Technically, given its 35-percent ABV, it falls under the U.S.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 25, 2024

These votes determine the best-of-class awards listed above. Rum of the Year Shakara Rum by Shakara Baijiu of the Year Ming River Sichuan Baijiu by Luzhou Laojiao Liqueur of the Year January Spirits Genepy by January Spirits Specialty Spirit of the Year Death in the Afternoon Absinthe by Key West Trading Co.

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VinePair

JANUARY 10, 2025

Bryan Schneider’s Classic Lychee Martini Recipe Ingredients 3 ounces vodka 1 ounce lychee syrup (Chaokoh brand) ounce fresh lemon or lime juice 1 canned lychee (Chaokoh brand) Garnish: 1 canned lychee (Chaokoh brand) Directions Add all ingredients to a cocktail shake with ice. Tune in for more. Garnish with canned lychee on a pick.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Skyy Vodka has introduced two new products — Skyy Infusions Spicy Mango and Skyy Martinis Ready-to-Serve (RTS) in Espresso and Cosmo flavours. Meanwhile, Skyy Martinis RTS are expertly crafted “martini in a bottle” cocktails made with premium Skyy Vodka and high-quality bar ingredients.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It’s clear that vodka is beloved worldwide: It’s a centuries-old staple in Eastern Europe, Americans love it , and it remains the world’s second-largest spirits category behind only baijiu. Earlier this year, the Spirits Business examined the top 10 best-selling vodka brands with case sales over 1 million in 2022. million in 2022.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Photo courtesy of Mirate You offer an expansive selection of Mexican spirits, not just agave, but also rum and vodka. El Toxica: an Espresso Martini made with mazapn-washed Sierra Norte Red corn whiskey. Why is that important to you?

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Vodka can be a bar’s workhorse spirit. It provides the backbone for some of the scene’s most popular drinks, from the trendy Espresso Martini to the humble Vodka Soda. Although vodka is a neutral-grain spirit, different brands can carry distinct yet nuanced characteristics that make them unique.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 15, 2024

Silly Rabbit Vodka provides a perfect base for carrot, ginger, and orgeat in this cocktail from Mister O’s in Los Angeles. Two Charlies Fresh carrot juice brings earthiness to ginger and vodka. Rhubarb Spritz Tart rhubarb makes for a vibrant springtime spritz. The post Veggie Cocktails for Spring appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

While it might be easy to order a double Vodka Soda or Gin and Tonic — especially when out at a nightclub or dive bar — it’s not as simple when it comes to a bar’s signature cocktails. Either way, try to resist the urge to throw a vague “make it strong” request at a bartender.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

With vodka Martinis in particular, we get calls for no vermouth bone dry or dry. Typically, vodka Martini drinkers skew dry; they might not be considered Martini drinkers as much as vodka drinkers.) They were after better value, and more gin or vodka meant more booze for your money. But the drinkers had their reasons.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Keep in mind, these aren’t just standard slugs of vodka , tequila , or whiskey. Listen Online Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify The article The VinePair Podcast: How Shots Got Classy appeared first on VinePair. The phenomenon isn’t just limited to bars.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Frozen Moscow Mule Everyone’s favorite vodka cocktail gets the blender treatment. Frozen Jungle Bird This recipe ups the ante of the classic Jungle Bird by splitting the rum base five ways and throwing it all in a blender. Negroni Slushy Who doesn’t love a boozy slushy, especially one that’s inspired by the Negroni?

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2024

For a punchier spritz, you could also add a shot of vodka, gin, or tequila blanco. But my favorite way to drink Le Moné is as a simple spritz. I fill a glass or jar with ice, splash in an ounce or two of Le Moné, then top with sparkling water. Would that change it from a spritz to a long drink?

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Episode 78: The Mai Tai Forever With Jeff “Beachbum” Berry In our second most downloaded episode ever (behind our 2022 vodka martini episode ), we delve into the Mai Tai’s history and character with drinks historian Jeff “Beachbum” Berry.

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Cheers

MARCH 7, 2025

The On A Roll combines Hansons Cucumber Vodka, Dolin Dry Vermouth, ponzu sauce, pickled ginger with its juice, anda small spoon full of tobiko(flying fish roe). Print On A Roll Course Drinks Keyword cucumber vodka, Dolin Dry vermouth, ponzu sauce Ingredients 3 oz. Hanson cucumber vodka oz.

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Cheers

JANUARY 22, 2025

Print Lunar Blossom Course Drinks Keyword cranberry, lemon, lychee liqueur, Simple syrup, strawberry, vodka Ingredients 1 oz Ketel One vodka oz. Print Imperial Shiso Course Drinks Keyword lemon, Peach liqueur, shiso, Simple syrup, vodka Ingredients 2 oz. Cranberry juice oz.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

It adds complexity to a vodka drink. If people are used to core spirits at their home bar — like vodka, gin, tequila or whiskey drinks — it might feel really new. This article is sponsored by Rémy Martin. The article The Trade Up: How Rémy V Upgrades Any Cocktail appeared first on VinePair. Note: reduce recipe as needed.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

And Martini lovers at Shinji’s Bar in Manhattan’s Flatiron District will get to enjoy a New York-focused version of its Honeypenny, featuring beeswax-washed vodka, a house-made aperitif with golden raisins and honey, mead, and gins. Left to right: The Portrait Bar’s Mapo District.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Bitter Bird by by bartender Amber MacMullin is a blend of Campari, pineapple rum, chile-infused vodka, and falernum. Its Piccadilly Circus cocktail mixes together vodka, Campari, Cocchi Rosa, Piccadilly tomato, roasted coconut, and honey.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 12, 2024

One of the only bars where I regularly order a vodka cocktail (the Local Stranger, with vodka, Averna, ginger, yuzu, and honey), Achilles Heel continues to hit the mark more than a decade later. Bar Americano The raison d’être at Bar Americano is aperitivo hour.

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VinePair

MARCH 11, 2025

The nation consumes more vodka than any other country on the planet. The article Before 2011, the Russian Government Treated Beer as a ‘Soft Drink’ appeared first on VinePair. In addition to being largely covered by permafrost, there are a few facts that contribute to Russias hardened reputation.

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VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

It features cilantro vodka from Twisted Path a small family-owned distillery in Milwaukee paired with manzanilla sherry, lime juice, and a charred tomato and bell pepper syrup we make in-house using our wood-fired and coal grill. At Leila, weve embraced savory cocktails in a way that complements the dining experience.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2024

For his Bloody Mary recipe, he adds the 3 to 4 ounces of tomato juice to the vodka batch in the glass. . “If a cocktail requires an ingredient that simply cannot go in the freezer and cannot be replicated (as in infusions or concentrates), it’s best to hold it out and add when serving,” Hirsch says.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Nightwish In this refreshing vodka cocktail from Halloween pop-up Black Lagoon , banana liqueur and sherry round out the flavors while just a bit of salinity amps them up. Murder by Numbers In this raicilla cocktail, the agave spirit brings a rich depth to an otherwise pomegranate-forward mix.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 17, 2024

We were churning out vodka Red Bulls to folks lined up 10 deep at the bar. We never wanted to be one of those channels that was, like, melting Jolly Ranchers into watermelons, or dumping vodka and schnapps into a bathtub. You could make a lot of money in a short period of time, so those jobs were in high demand.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

vodka 3/8 oz. The melon liqueur is made with late-harvested Cavaillon melons to lend an extra juicy sweetness and aroma. The result is a well-balanced liqueur with a true melon flavor that carries through well in cocktails. 18.10, masterofmalt.com Palm Springs Martini 2 1/4 oz. blanc vermouth 3/8 oz.

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