Bols Vodka ($17.95) – Made from 100% grain, Bols Vodka is distilled and then filtered through charcoal to achieve an exceptionally smooth, pure character. Produced by Lucas Bols, the Amsterdam-based spirits house dating to 1575, it’s a wheat-based vodka that was introduced to the US market in September 2022.
Cosmopolitan
Ingredients:
-1 oz Bols Triple Sec
-1 oz Bols Vodka
-1 oz Cranberry juice
-0.5 oz Lime Juice
-Garnish: Orange Zest
Method: Shake all ingredients ?and fine strain in a martini glass. ?Garnish with orange zest.
Muff Irish Vodka ($37.99) – Handcrafted in Ireland from locally grown potatoes, this vodka is distilled six times, giving it a smooth, refined finish with subtle vanilla notes and a creamy, earthy character. The Muff Liquor Company is exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Lucas Bols.
Strawberry Basil Crush
Ingredients:
-1.5 oz Muff Irish Vodka
-1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
-0.5 oz Honey
-3 Strawberries (To Muddle)
-4 Basil Leaves (To Muddle)
-Top with Sparkling Water
-Garnish: Strawberry slice and basil leaf
Method: Muddle fresh strawberries and basil leaves together in a highball glass. Add fresh lemon juice, honey, vodka and ice. Stir and top with sparkling water. Garnish with a strawberry slice and a basil leaf.
OYO Honey Vanilla Bean Vodka ($36.99) – Made by Middle West Spirits, it starts with their flagship unfiltered American Character Vodka, infused with local wildflower honey and single-source, fair-trade organic vanilla beans processed at their own distillery.
Vanilla Rouge
-1.5 oz OYO Barrel Finished Honey Vanilla Bean Vodka
-0.5 oz Salerno Blood Orange Liqueur
-0.5 oz Lime Juice
-1 oz Cranberry Juice
Method: Add all ingredients into shaker tin and shake vigorously until well chilled. Double strain into coupe glass and garnish with a blood orange wheel.
Cheers to vodka lovers everywhere who will be enjoying the spirit on October 4th and beyond!
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