Tuesday Tools & Tricks #25: Make Your Own Flavored Vodka!

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Happy Tuesday, everyone!

Flavored spirits are a rather polarizing force in the world of mixology — some people completely dismiss them, while others (ourselves included) welcome them occasionally for very specific purposes. But in general, flavored vodka (and other flavored spirits) have grown exponentially in popularity over the years, and although there are some good quality brands out there, you will often pay more for the luxury of chemically flavored liquor — when you could be doing it yourself, and often doing it better.

Pencils out everyone, because vodka infusion school is in session!

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Monday Funday #25: The Spicy AM!

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Good morning and Happy Monday, readers!

Bloody Mary. Mimosa. Bellini. What do all of these things have in common (besides being delicious)? They are perfectly acceptable to drink at breakfast time! And since we are firm believers that a Sunday brunch is not complete without a brunch cocktail, we decided to work up and sweet and savory cocktail that is perfect to add into your mid-morning breakfast rotation.

Say hello to the Spicy AM!

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Friday Liquor Spotlight #23: Chopin Potato Vodka!

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Happy Friday, everyone! 

We’ve made it through another week! The weekend is upon us, and that means it is time for another liquor spotlight! This week’s spotlight is about our favorite vodka…made from potatoes! 

What’s that now? Vodka made from potatoes? Why yes, yes indeed! 

Let’s talk about Chopin Potato Vodka, readers! 

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Hump Day Quickie Cocktail #21: Candied Orange Martini!

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Happy Hump Day, readers! 

This week’s Monday Funday drink, Diane’s Strawberry Cheesecake, inspired us to take some of the same flavors, streamline them, and see if something good came out of it. And guess what? Something great did! 

Say hello to the Candied Orange Martini! 

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Tuesday Tools & Tricks #20: The Truth About “Low Cal” Liquor!

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Happy Tuesday, everyone!

Today we are tackling a topic very close to our hearts, because if we hear one more person tell us they are only drinking clear liquor because it is healthier and they are on a diet, we may just go into a rage blackout that never ends.

So sit back, relax, and get ready to shove some truth into the faces of your annoying friends who give you a look every time you order whiskey — it’s time for some myth-busting about the “healthiest” liquors!

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TBT Classic Cocktail #18: The Kamikaze!

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Happy Thursday, readers!

Before we get started, some clarification: no, we are not about to make the deadly shot of the same name that is most often drunk by 20 year olds in Miami on spring break. This is the actual original cocktail — the shooters and the various brightly colored drinks you may be thinking of are all derivative.

Okay?

Great, so let’s get down to business.

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Hump Day Quickie Cocktail #18: The Moscow Mule!

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Happy Hump Day everyone!

Today we are giving you a two-for-one: an amazing quickie cocktail that is also a classic cocktail!

Say hello to the Moscow Mule, a delicious drink combining ginger beer, vodka, lime juice, and enchantment.

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Friday Liquor Spotlight #12: Stoli Flavored Vodka!

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Happy Friday Everyone!

Flavored vodka. We have a rather mighty love-hate relationship with you. Most brands are far too sweet, and some of the so-called “flavors” are so ridiculous (cake? s’mores??) that we nearly go into rage blackouts when we think about it.

But occasionally, a little flavored vodka can really be delicious–but only if you buy Stoli. All other brands must bow before their greatness.

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Monday Funday #11: Espressotini!

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Welcome back, readers!

It’s Monday again, and that means we have another new recipe for you!

This week, we decided that we all needed a little jolt–of espresso, that is. So we combined three of our favorite things (coffee, dessert, and alcohol) to create the Espressotini!

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