Swamp Thing
From the murky depths Swamp Thing emerges. The cocktail gets its nebulous color from black vodka and blood oranges, two ingredients that are perfect for many Halloween beverages.… Read more
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Black Vodka for Halloween Cocktails
Mixing a Halloween cocktail that looks dark and sinister without the aid of sweet additives like grape gelatin is a challenge. Enter black vodka.
You won’t find American black vodka, because US government regulations say domestic distillers can’t call a spirit vodka unless it is “without distinctive character, aroma, taste or color.”
Other countries aren’t as strict in their definitions. Among the international black vodka offerings are Russia’s Eristoff wild berry vodka and Znapps black … Read more
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Absolut Los Angeles Review
The latest in Absolut’s City Series, Absolut Los Angeles is a vodka infused with the flavors of açai, acerola, pomegranate and blueberry. In a continuation of both the city series and their Global Cooling campaign, Absolut is donating $250,000 to Green Way LA, a group dedicated to improving urban life.
I am not a huge fan of flavored vodkas, but this one is wonderful. The nose is fruity and sweet, but not too sugary. You … Read more
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Long Island Iced Tea
This month’s Mixology Monday theme is “Guilty Pleasures”. There are so many cocktails that fit the bill, it was hard to pick just one. After going through the archive, I landed on the ultimate guilty pleasure – The Long Island Iced Tea. Equal parts of Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila and Triple Sec all topped with Sweet & Sour and Cola. This drink got me through college and beyond, but in my advanced years I gravitate … Read more
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Dragon’s Blood Punch
What party is complete with out a punch? This one promises to keep the mob under control and keeps you from having to serve them!… Read more
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Crystal Head Vodka Review
Dan Aykroyd’s new Crystal Head Vodka is making its rounds on the Internets. Why shouldn’t it? Even if the vodka is no good, the bottle is a glass skull! Who would want to have few glass skulls around the house. The vodka comes complete with the story of the 13 Crystal Heads.
Aykroyd explains, “Brought together, the Crystal Heads are said to contain vast knowledge and enlightenment capable of unlocking our most enigmatic ancient mysteries. … Read more
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White Cosmopolitan
(Charlotte York-Goldenblatt)
Charlotte always has a bright, optimistic outlook on life. The White Cosmopolitan exemplifies Charlotte’s brilliant perspective with a fresh mix of White Cranberry Juice Cocktail and Absolut Citron.
Ingredients:
2 oz Absolut Citron Vodka
5 oz Ocean Spray White Cranberry Juice Cocktail
1/2 oz sweetened lime juice
Lime twist, garnishDirections:
Combine all ingredients, except garnish, in a cocktail shaker. Pour into a cocktail glass. Garnish with lime twist or a skewer of … Read more -
X-Rated Summer
Thanks to reader Blair, who concocted this drink of during a chilly weekend!… Read more
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X-Rated Flirtini
X-Rated Vodka Fusion has provence blood oranges, brazilian mango and passion fruit… makes a good martini!… Read more
