Archive for: Vodka

George’s Rants and Raves: Russian Standard Vodka

George’s Rants and Raves: Russian Standard Vodka

The black label with the large Cyrillic letters on the frosty white bottle proudly proclaimed “Russian Standard” vodka and, oh yes, it also indicated it was...

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Valentine’s Day Cocktails: Shot of Love Stinks

Valentine’s Day Cocktails: Shot of Love Stinks

  Just in case your Valentine’s Day plans don’t work out the way you want them to, here’s a shot that you can commiserate with.  It won’t...

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George’s Rants & Raves: Reyka Vodka

George’s Rants & Raves: Reyka Vodka

  Iceland seems to be a land of contradictions. You would just have to figure that any place named after ice would be pretty darned cold, but it turns out that...

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Spirit Reviews: Dripping Springs Texas Orange Vodka

Spirit Reviews: Dripping Springs Texas Orange Vodka

  Let’s preface this review by saying we really, really liked Dripping Springs Vodka. It was one of the most interesting and smoothest super premium vodkas we...

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George’s Rants & Raves: Russian Standard Gold Vodka

George’s Rants & Raves: Russian Standard Gold Vodka

Well, Waddya know, there seems to be a new category being developed in ultra high end Vodka! Just in case you’ve been living under a rock, here is my take on...

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National Vodka Day Cocktails

National Vodka Day Cocktails

  Vodka, perhaps the most popular spirit on anyone’s backbar and for good reason, is getting its due with the upcoming national designation – National Vodka...

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George’s Rants & Raves: OYO Vodkas and Whiskey

George’s Rants & Raves: OYO Vodkas and Whiskey

When I pulled up in front of the Middle West Spirits distillery, little did I realize that I was about to have a spirited religious type of experience. Now, I have...

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FUZZY NAVEL CRUSH COCKTAIL

FUZZY NAVEL CRUSH COCKTAIL

A great way to enjoy Van Gogh Cool Peach Vodka is in this lovely cocktail. You could even have it with brunch if you’re so inclined, not that we’d encourage...

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George’s Rants & Raves: Vincent Van Gogh Cool Peach Vodka & Rich Dark-Chocolate Vodka

George’s Rants & Raves: Vincent Van Gogh Cool Peach Vodka & Rich Dark-Chocolate Vodka

  First off, let me say that Vincent Van Gogh is my favorite artist. I love his paintings and even traveled to Los Angeles one summer to take in a once-in-a-lifetime...

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ZU Vodka Cocktails

ZU Vodka Cocktails

 Zu vodka is probably best appreciated on its own, but if you do feel like mixing it up a bit, here are a few cocktails which are sure to please your palate. Enjoy!     Ginger...

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