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Celebrating 90 Years of Haskell’s: A Journey Through History and Community Connections
This year, Haskell’s Wine & Spirits is raising a glass to 90 years of serving the Twin Cities and beyond! From our...
By: Beau Farrell on Sep 30, 2024 9:00:00 AM
This clear, often neutral-tasting liquor has a history that is anything but boring.
Vodka was introduced to Americans in the 1950s with the Moscow Mule, setting off a new craze in the United States. But our friends in Eastern Europe—the Russians and the Poles—have been imbibing their national drink for centuries (both claim to be the originators of vodka). And, to help celebrate this popular drink (so popular, it’s said to be the world’s number-one selling alcoholic beverage), we’ve gathered some fun facts — and a few great cocktail recipes — to get you into the spirit for National Vodka Day on October 4.
It seems everyone has a favorite recipe, so let’s start with a classic bloody mary. Go ahead and make it your own by adding your favorite garnishes.
Ingredients:
Place Worcestershire sauce, peppers, salt, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker or a wide-mouth jar. Add ice, vodka, and tomato juice. Shake well. Pour into a highball glass or goblet. Garnish with lime and serve.
Ingredients for a classic vodka martini:
Pour the dry vermouth in a chilled martini glass and swirl to coat the inside of the glass. Dispose of excess vermouth. In a shaker full of ice, gently swirl or stir the vodka before straining into glass. Serving suggestion: Garnish with olives or lemon twist and add rocks if you like.
Ingredients:
Fill tall glass with ice. Add vodka and lime juice, then ginger beer; stir to mix. Garnish with lime wedge.
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Oct 2, 2024by Beau Farrell
This year, Haskell’s Wine & Spirits is raising a glass to 90 years of serving the Twin Cities and beyond! From our...
Sep 30, 2024by Beau Farrell
This clear, often neutral-tasting liquor has a history that is anything but boring.
Vodka was introduced to Americans...
Sep 17, 2024by Beau Farrell
Since cannabis has been legalized in Minnesota, THC-based drinks have rapidly increased in popularity, quickly becoming...