VinePair

JANUARY 10, 2025

How do you reimagine a cocktail that has no definitive, historical recipe? In the case of the Lychee Martini, perhaps the question should instead be: Why would you even want to? We say that with tongue in cheek based on the drinks reputation for being overly sweet, garishly garnished, and only a Martini by virtue of its serving vessel.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 2, 2024

This cocktail embodies the two elements all martinis should have: olive brine and vodka. This one will definitely be a crowd-pleaser. While this cocktail has always held its charm, the dirty martini is back in the spotlight due to the TikTok trends. Yet the added pickle juice and a splash of hot sauce take this to the next level.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 3, 2024

Even so, with no legal definition for absinthe, we wanted to establish the high ground and stake the claim that authentic absinthe, worthy of the best cocktail programs was distilled from 100% botanicals, with no sugar or fake colors (e.g. When we first reintroduced genuine absinthe in 2007, it was largely a vodka world. Experiment!

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Good Spirits News

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Great for rum or bourbon & cola, a beer-ita, or vodka & soda. GSN’s Remarks: We definitely approve of the upgrades made to this handy unit. The can clips can be used to keep a straw in place, as well as adding a mini to your beverage if desired. We used it on several beer cans and found that it worked like a charm.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

I presented a martini-style cocktail with a brioche-infused sherry and a caviar-infused vodka. But it is definitely a little bit of both. They definitely ran sweeter and bigger in volume. It’s definitely not an overnight task or win. He can see people getting excited about it. And that’s the thing for him.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Whether you’re joining for health reasons, self-discipline, a chance to explore your relationship with alcohol, or just experiencing new flavors & options, you’re definitely not alone. ’s vodka alternative. So let’s dive into delicious mocktail recipes and tips to help you stay on track during Sober October and beyond.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Instead, we’re focusing on our very own bathtub gin ; honestly, it’s basically just infused vodka (not to be confused with flavored vodka). Making gin requires a neutral spirit (in this case, vodka as the base spirit) and juniper– the rest is up to you! 375 ml of good-quality vodka (about 12.5

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A Bar Above

MAY 20, 2024

And you can eliminate the vodka to make a family-friendly drink. Ingredients 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 cup vodka 4 cups lemonade 2 cups club soda Ice Lemon slices and extra raspberries for garnish Instructions Muddle the fresh raspberries in a pitcher. Add vodka and lemonade, stirring well to combine.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

Of course, this includes iconic grain alcohol brands like Everclear, but categories from vodka to Scotch whisky to rum are pushing the limits of proof as well. ABV: 80 Proof: 160 Devil’s Springs Vodka 160 This fiery bottle from Clifton, N.J., Definitely not one to sip on its own, and probably too strong to make a compelling Daiquiri.

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VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

Or is it just a Vodka Red Bull in disguise? It depends on the party, but it’s definitely popular with the techno crowd,” Urena says, “It’s really a Brooklyn thing.” Credit: White Label Various spirits are known to mix well with yerba mate, though vodka and tequila prevail as frontrunners, with tequila in the lead.

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Advanced Mixology

MAY 8, 2024

For those who are excited by both the sight of bite-sized cake and cocktails , this mix definitely comes true. A Chocolate Cake Martini is a combination of the creaminess of vodka with the richness of chocolate liqueur and a splash of cream and finished with a chocolate powder rim. It's light, airy, and absolutely delightful.

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VinePair

JULY 21, 2024

Falstaff Beer: ‘Man-Sized Pleasure’ (1950s-1960s) While this may not be the worst ad in the roundup, it definitely has its faults. Russian Ice Vodka: ‘Cliché Is Good’ (2008) In 2008, Russian vodka producer Synergy tapped actor Sylvester Stallone to be the celeb spokesperson for its brand Russian Ice Vodka. Nope, it’s not.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 4, 2024

Tons of citrus on the nose here, with a hearty but secondary floral quality underneath, definitely rose-adjacent. The bold lemon peel note helps make for a natural pairing with tonic, but juniper character is surprisingly lacking, making this come across more like a flavored vodka than a gin. Extremely mild, but very pleasant.

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VinePair

JUNE 28, 2024

And while some of the cocktails on this list feature carbonation, more basic cocktails like Vodka Sodas, Tequila Sodas, and Gin & Tonics were not included, nor were hard seltzers. Fred’s Ruby Red Sparkling Cocktail, which is spiked with vodka, meets at the crossroads of a Paloma and a Mojito.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Whether you’re joining for health reasons, self-discipline, a chance to explore your relationship with alcohol, or just experiencing new flavors & options, you’re definitely not alone. ’s vodka alternative. So let’s dive into delicious mocktail recipes and tips to help you stay on track during Sober October and beyond.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Erika Flowers, bartender, Cane & Table , New Orleans “It’s the copious amounts of candy and sugar infusions to vodka for me. There’s definitely a balance out there, but just putting a random amount of candy to a blank canvas like vodka and hoping it will turn out good is simply asking for a sugar rush, headache, and regret. [It

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Again, I recommend you use it sparingly for fear of overpowering whatever it is you’re mixing it into, but for cocktailcrafters looking for a quick shortcut to a fall harvest beverage, you could definitely do worse. Invite guests to spike to their liking with vodka, spiced rum, or (my favorite) brandy.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

We definitely felt the increase in the cost of absolutely everything, especially since it was our first year open at a relatively new end of town. N: After the sale of Door Knock , I finally had the time to branch out and work on a few marketing projects, including branding Tilde Raw Vodka and writing training programs.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

EASY NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS Of course, we’re not saying you can’t have a cocktail every now and then, but we’re all about balance here at A Bar Above– Heck, you can use our bar tools to make any sort of mixed drink, so it definitely doesn’t need to have booze in it as far as we’re concerned! Is it a wine?

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VinePair

AUGUST 25, 2024

Country musicians sure aren’t shy about professing their love for humble macro lagers , and rappers have always been keen on name-dropping luxury Champagnes , Cognacs , vodkas , and tequilas. It may not be the most profound track out there, but it definitely gets the people going. 7 Tennessee Sour-Mash Whiskey in the chorus.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Although wine glasses can definitely be a standalone gift, adding in some adorable wine charms makes it way more fun. This torch can be used for smoking alcoholic beverages and food, so if your buddies like to cook, all the better! Pair with the A Bar Above wine key bottle opener and a bottle of wine, and you have a complete gift!

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VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

Nowadays — thanks in large part to Aperol’s masterful marketing plan and in smaller part to Jennifer Coolidge and the rest of the “White Lotus” gang — the Spritz has exploded, along with its real definition. Depending what bartender you’re ordering from, it might have kombucha! I’m not mad at that.”

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Australian Bartender

AUGUST 7, 2024

If you dare to ask Google for a ‘definition’ of the phrase you’ll get a range of outdated stereotypical articles, claiming everything from the ‘maturity and confidence’ of the classic whisky drinking human, to their ‘steadying presence in any situation’. Let’s not even go into the Urban Dictionary definition of the phrase.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In case you haven’t heard, tequila is hot right now — so hot that it’s on track to overtake vodka in on-premise popularity. With green agave on the nose and palate that’s rounded out by vanilla oak, El Alto is definitely an investment, but it’s certain to earn you some favor this holiday season.

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Australian Bartender

AUGUST 5, 2024

If you dare to ask Google for a ‘definition’ of the phrase you’ll get a range of outdated stereotypical articles, claiming everything from the ‘maturity and confidence’ of the classic whisky drinking human, to their ‘steadying presence in any situation’. Let’s not even go into the Urban Dictionary definition of the phrase.

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VinePair

AUGUST 29, 2024

Light whiskey was conceived in the 1960s as American distilling’s answer to imported clear spirits like vodka and blended whiskeys. Conspicuously absent from light whiskey’s definition are specifics regarding mash bill or grain type, barrel entry proof, and aging durations. Light whiskey is not aged vodka or diet whiskey.

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Dry Atlas

MARCH 20, 2024

I definitely just liked it for the taste. The upside is that, if I walk into a buyer now and they don’t like my gin alternative, they might like my non-alc bourbon or vodka. If I enter the Finnish market, they’ll want my vodka. Your vodka in particular piqued my interest. I could see it coming. And it was.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 8, 2024

Old Overholt Rye, 40% ABV BUY NOW: $16.99 The definition of a session product. Whatever the true origins of the Manhattan, there is no doubt that it changed the definition of what a cocktail could be, with the inclusion of fortified wine (vermouth) being a novelty at the time. What Is A Manhattan Cocktail Made Of?

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Spiritz

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Prarrthona, while agreeing with Anchal said, “We definitely drive luxury and also consume a lot of it.” According to Arjun, the stereotypical definition of consumer is changing. Anchal concluded by saying that the definition of luxury in India was evolving.

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VinePair

JANUARY 25, 2024

While some Trader Joe’s do sell spirits, in addition to branded private-label bottles of tequila, vodka, and whiskey, Pronto! “It definitely has a bitter essence to it and the nose is just delicious.” “It definitely has a bitter essence to it and the nose is just delicious.”

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The coconut miso makes its way into the Sakura Heights, a vodka highball inspired by Taiwanese Cheese Tea — green or black iced tea topped with a sweet, savory cream cheese foam. The miso syrup is married with vodka, maraschino, fennel liqueur, cherry blossom vermouth, and Vin Santo del Chianti.

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VinePair

JANUARY 10, 2025

How do you reimagine a cocktail that has no definitive, historical recipe? In the case of the Lychee Martini, perhaps the question should instead be: Why would you even want to? We say that with tongue in cheek based on the drinks reputation for being overly sweet, garishly garnished, and only a Martini by virtue of its serving vessel.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

There are definitely some shops online that will ship it to you, but of course you’ll have to factor in another $20-30 for shipping on top of the $40-50 price tag. To me, it offers a distinct alcohol flavor similar to that of vodka mixed with Chartreuse.

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Spiritz

JULY 18, 2024

Prasan feels that the duty on alcohol is very high in India which definitely poses a challenge but is confident that once the consumer experiences Komos, they won’t shy away from purchasing it and being part of the Komos revelry. The brand is already creating good visibility.”

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VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Nikka Coffey Vodka Back in the ‘60s, Nikka Whisky Distilling Co. acquired two unique Coffey stills from Scotland, and has since honored their use with a line of fine whisky, gin , and vodka. Cereal and bright stone fruit notes shine throughout. Average Price: $80 Rating: 93 See Review 49. Average Price: $75 Rating: 94 See Review 27.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Because the gin categorys definition is quite broad, a wide range of spirits using an even wider range of botanicals exist today. Vesper Martini (gin, vodka, Lillet Blanc) Like the classic Martini, the Vesper features a mix of gin and a wine-based modifier. Get the Classic Gin Martini recipe. Get the Salty Dog recipe.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 5, 2023

From its four-grain, high-rye, and sherry cask-finished bourbon to its Bespoke Gin (finished in Kentucky rye barrels) and Liddel Vodka (which is filtered through Kentucky limestone) , this distillery has built a reputation for a focus on quality and innovation that truly sets it apart.

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