Consolidated "Vodka" thread
Jul 20, 2010 | 10:54 pm
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Jul 20, 2010 | 10:56 pm
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Interesting story about Skyy Vodka and how they killed off the flavo(u)rs, sort of.
Jul 22, 2010 | 6:36 am
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I'm a big vodka drinker, sipping or mixing. Of all the different flavored vodkas, Smirnoff Green Apple Twist (not to be confused with the vodka drink Twisted) is always a delight to mix or just sip straight up!
Jul 22, 2010 | 7:47 pm
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Jul 22, 2010 | 8:09 pm
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Although there's no accounting for my taste, I find that the Smirnoff flavo(u)rs are usually pretty offensive.
Jul 23, 2010 | 6:07 am
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Jul 23, 2010 | 9:07 am
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Jul 28, 2010 | 11:42 am
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Jul 28, 2010 | 11:44 am
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Another nice summer drink is blueberry vodka mixed with a decent lemonade (Newman's or something similar - NOT a powdered variety). Garnish with a few blueberries and enjoy.
Aug 8, 2010 | 2:46 am
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Alaska Distillery makes several including a Smoked Salmon Vodka... tastes like they added liquid smoke- adds another level to a Bloody Merry.
http://www.adn.com/2010/06/29/134715...-drinkers.html
http://www.adn.com/2010/06/29/134715...-drinkers.html
Aug 8, 2010 | 11:17 am
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I received a sample bottle of vanilla infused vodka free with purchase at the liquor store yesterday. No idea what I'll do with it, but I'll give it a go someday.
Most flavoured vodkas seem to end up as very sweet mixed drinks, something I don't really enjoy drinking. I'm more of a classic girl, straight single malt scotch or a good (real) gin martini is more my style. The closest I get to today's froufrou cocktails is a manhattan or an old fashioned. Though I do have a soft spot for a good gin & tonic, made with good tonic and fresh squeezed lime juice
Most flavoured vodkas seem to end up as very sweet mixed drinks, something I don't really enjoy drinking. I'm more of a classic girl, straight single malt scotch or a good (real) gin martini is more my style. The closest I get to today's froufrou cocktails is a manhattan or an old fashioned. Though I do have a soft spot for a good gin & tonic, made with good tonic and fresh squeezed lime juice
Aug 13, 2010 | 8:10 pm
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42 Below Kiwi was quite good... brought several bottles back on my last trip to NZ.
I also *love* Zubrowka with apple juice... when in Poland, I practically live on the stuff.
What else? Someone mentioned Smirnoff flavored vodkas... I think those are for teenagers or college students on a budget. I can't imagine putting that stuff in me.
I also *love* Zubrowka with apple juice... when in Poland, I practically live on the stuff.
What else? Someone mentioned Smirnoff flavored vodkas... I think those are for teenagers or college students on a budget. I can't imagine putting that stuff in me.
