Consolidated "Vodka" thread
Jul 1, 2009 | 5:52 pm
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let's talk vodka
I'm a vodka martini guy (please no commentary about how these aren't real martinis - I get it and agree with you; I like the glasses and the olives). I used to be a Grey Goose guy. But recently I've been experimenting with other brands, both at home and in restaurants. I gotta say, Russian Standard is pretty good. Goes down smooth and is reasonably priced. Still like the Goose, but RS is inching up there in my preference profile.
Ketel One and Chopin are also quite good.
What is your vodka of choice? And how do you order it? Martini-style with a twist/olives? Over rocks?
Ketel One and Chopin are also quite good.
What is your vodka of choice? And how do you order it? Martini-style with a twist/olives? Over rocks?
Jul 1, 2009 | 6:00 pm
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I'm a vodka martini guy (please no commentary about how these aren't real martinis - I get it and agree with you; I like the glasses and the olives). I used to be a Grey Goose guy. But recently I've been experimenting with other brands, both at home and in restaurants. I gotta say, Russian Standard is pretty good. Goes down smooth and is reasonably priced. Still like the Goose, but RS is inching up there in my preference profile.
Ketel One and Chopin are also quite good.
What is your vodka of choice? And how do you order it? Martini-style with a twist/olives? Over rocks?
Ketel One and Chopin are also quite good.
What is your vodka of choice? And how do you order it? Martini-style with a twist/olives? Over rocks?
As far as better vodkas? I am a Stoli or Three Olives fan.
My preferred way? In lemon drop form. (chilled, sugared rim, and a slice of lemon and then you shot it.)
Jul 1, 2009 | 6:03 pm
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I gotta go with the Burnetts... lol, maybe not for vodka in a martini, but for a mixing vodka it is cheap and good. A favorite summer cooler: Burnetts Pomegranete and Crystal Light lemonade.
As far as better vodkas? I am a Stoli or Three Olives fan.
My preferred way? In lemon drop form. (chilled, sugared rim, and a slice of lemon and then you shot it.)
As far as better vodkas? I am a Stoli or Three Olives fan.
My preferred way? In lemon drop form. (chilled, sugared rim, and a slice of lemon and then you shot it.)
Jul 1, 2009 | 6:06 pm
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Those are ok, but my real preference is Pearl Vodka, from Canada.
It has a silky texture and great taste, not overly clean.
Next is Gvori, from Poland.
Always very dry, with a twist.
Although after the first one, doesn't much matter.
Used to have vodka blind taste tests with friends, its a good way to learn them. But limit it to like five.
It helped at a dive bar when I told them the Stoli they served me wasn't Stoli.
They gave up and opened a new bottle.
It has a silky texture and great taste, not overly clean.
Next is Gvori, from Poland.
Always very dry, with a twist.
Although after the first one, doesn't much matter.
Used to have vodka blind taste tests with friends, its a good way to learn them. But limit it to like five.
It helped at a dive bar when I told them the Stoli they served me wasn't Stoli.
They gave up and opened a new bottle.
Jul 1, 2009 | 6:08 pm
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Jul 1, 2009 | 6:10 pm
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Very dry indeed. Too much Vermouth gives me a headache. I must be half Russian.
Agreed. After 1 martini they could give me gin instead and I wouldn't know the difference. After 2 and they could give me gasoline and I wouldn't know the difference.
Jul 1, 2009 | 6:20 pm
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