23. * It is largely misunderstood
* Believed to be 0 Carb & low in
calories
* Smooth = Good Quality
* Chooses Vodka for the perceived
lifestyle
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25. * It is largely misunderstood
* It is not a classic cocktail spirit
* Can’t use classic techniques to
create complex cocktails
* Difficult to work with
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32. Wheat Vodka
* Mostly used raw material
* Produces very aromatic vodkas with citrus tones and crisp
feeling on the palate.
* Great for vodka martinis or Vespers in the warmer seasons.
* Makes perfect fruit cocktail base.
Food pairing: Potato croquettes, butter and cheese, raw oysters, raw
seafood
Brand Examples: Ketel One, Vox , Chopin Wheat, Danzka, 42 Below,
Double Cross, Nemiroff, Hangar One.
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33. Winter Wheat Vodka
* Loaded with lighter flavor notes and seriously deep body
* Texture is fuller and the finish is anything but neutral
* Great base for fruity cocktails or long drinks.
* Great for infusions.
Food pairing: Caviar, smoked fish, cured meats, Bloody Mary.
Brand Examples: Absolut, Russian Standard, Svedka, Aylesbury
Duck.
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34. Rye Vodka
* One of the original raw materials used
* Slightly sour nose and a recognizable presence at the sides of
the palate, the so-called “needle”
* Rye vodka will sometimes give a hint of fresh baked bread, and
deeper layers of more savory flavors
* Great for savory cocktails and food with high oil or lard
content.
Food pairing: Blintzes, latkes, mushrooms, polenta, dill, smoked meats,
cured vegetables and pickles.
Brand Examples: Belvedere, Square One, Wyborowa, Sobieski, Starka,
Moskovskaya, Potocki.
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35. Barley Vodka
* Great vodka for pairing with beer
* Robust flavors of raw grains, fruit notes on the nose and
expanding full palate presence.
* Good for base in Martinis and Fruit Cocktails.
* Perfect for raw seafood.
Food pairing: Shrimps, scallops, oysters, lobster, green un-pitted olives,
cheese and pates.
Brand Examples: Finlandia, Boru
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36. Corn Vodka
* Fairly modern style of vodka mostly made
in the USA or Canada
* a light sweet undertone on the tip of the palate
* super delicious by themselves or as cocktail base
* The most neutral of all the raw materials, corn vodkas make
good Vesper Cocktails and Gibsons.
Food pairing: Fried bacon, rosemary, potato gnocchi, caprese salad,
cured fish, olives and tamari almonds.
Brand Examples: Tito’s, Smirnoff, Charbay, Rain, UV.
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37. Potato Vodka
* Traditional ingredient in some countries
* Creamy texture, silky and not resistant
* Potato vodkas are the best for infusions
* Generally work well with all type of cocktails except for dirty
martinis.
Food pairing: Savory pies, smoked fish, roasted peppers, foie gras, spicy
sausages, pickled vegetables, black pepper.
Brand Examples: Luksusowa, Chopin Potato, Monopolowa, Karlson’s
Gold
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38. Blended Vodka
* Most blended vodkas contain wheat and rye
* In some cases barley is added into the blend making it a more
intricate and versatile spirit
* Blended vodkas tend to be more complex and interesting on the
palate
* In the old days these were considered to be the best vodkas for
food pairings
Food pairing: Try to match the brand with the food that comes
originally from that country.
Brand Examples: Purity, Zyr, U’lovka, Van Gogh, Stolichnaya,
Stolichnaya Gold, Jewel of Russia.
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52. * Can’t use classic methodology
* Can’t use vodka as any other
spirit
* Think of it as a platform for
the interplay of other
ingredients.
* It’s just like cooking with Tofu
or Chicken
* Anyone can do it but only the
best do it masterfully.
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54. West Side
2 ounces Charbay Meyer lemon vodka
1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
3 finger pinch fresh mint
1 splash club soda
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55. Mediterra
2 ounce Russian Standard Vodka
3/4 ounce Honey Syrup*
3/4 ounce Boiron fig purée
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon
juice
roasted spicy pistachio nuts for
garnish
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56. Amelia
1 3/4 ounces Absolut vodka
1 ounce St. Germain elderflower liqueur
3/4 ounce Boiron blackberry purée
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon
juice
1 crown of fresh mint, for garnish
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57. Drunken Dragon’s
Milk
2 oz Charbay Green Tea Vodka
1 oz Young Coconut Puree
1/2 oz Lime Juice
1/2 oz Pandan Syrup **
Pinch of Thai Basil Leaves
Dashes of Bitters for garnish
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