Entries Categorized as 'Vodka'

Vodka Gummi Bears: When you soak gummi bears in vodka, they absorb the alcohol and turn into a yummy fruity treat with a kick. The how-to part of this is pretty simple, so I decided to make things a little more interesting. In addition to regular vodka gummi bears, I made vodka sugar-free gummi bears, vodka gummi worms (purely to see if they turned out any cooler looking than the bears) and vodka Red Fish (these were disgusting, but in the interest of ... READ MORE

Moscow Mule: There are a few different stories to account for how the Moscow Mule got created. It had something to do with a guy named Jack Morgan who was selling his own brand of ginger beer from his bar, Cock ‘n’ Bull, on Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, and vodka. Wherever it came from, the Moscow Mule enjoyed some serious popularity in the 1950s and ’60s, but later faded into obscurity. There are a few variations on the recipe, but it’s ... READ MORE

Harvey Wallbanger: If you grew up in the ’70s/’80s, the first you heard of a Harvey Wallbanger may have been as a pun on a sitcom. This cocktail was in vogue for a while in the ’70s, but it faded into obscurity after that. It’s basically a screwdriver with Galliano, a liqueur which tastes mainly like vanilla with anise, but also has citrus and other herbal notes – a very complicated flavor. It’s definitely something you have to try before you’ll know ... READ MORE

Screwdriver: The Screwdriver, or Vodka and Orange, is one of the simplest cocktails you could possibly mix, which may be part of its enduring popularity. If you count the ice, it has three ingredients. This makes it a perfect pre-mixer for parties and a great quick drink at home when you’re too tired for anything complicated. Also, it has vitamin C! How can you beat that? Since the recipe is so darn simple and familiar, I’m going to cover some specifics on ... READ MORE

Skittles Vodka Tutorial: Infusing vodka with Skittles is a very popular trend right now. There are a couple of different ways to do it. My way involves separating all the Skittles into their separate flavors and making five different bottles of Skittles vodka. For this project, you’ll need: One 1.75 liter bottle of vodka (I used Stoli – you don’t need the most expensive vodka, but do avoid the cheap ones) Five 8.5 ounce flasks or bottles (I got mine from The Container Store. Also check ... READ MORE

Strawberry Blonde: There are a couple of variations on the Strawberry Blonde. The most common is basically an alcoholic Cherry Coke with cream. The other version is basically a strawberry champagne – which actually sounds more “strawberry blonde” than the recipe that uses cola, but it’s all good! The cola version is mildly sweet with a moderate alcohol kick, while the champagne version is considerably sweeter and much less strong. The Strawberry Blonde with Cola 1 ounce Vodka 2 ounces cherry brandy Fill with cola Add a ... READ MORE

The Classic Bloody Mary: This classic Bloody Mary recipe probably dates back to the 1920s. Ever since then, bartenders have been working to improve it, and there are some fantastic variations out there. Feel free to experiment with the measurements for Tobasco and Worcestershire sauce to get the levels of spicy and savory the way you like them. The Bloody Mary 1 1/2 ounces Vodka 1/2 cup tomato juice 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice 1-3 dashes Tobasco sauce 4-6 dashes Worcestershire sauce pinch of salt and pepper 1 tsp celery salt 1 ... READ MORE