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When you think of where wine comes from, where is the place that comes to mind? Mabe Italy, France, Spain, or...
By: Beau Farrell on Oct 1, 2015 2:45:45 PM
This clear, often neutral tasting liquor has a history that is anything but boring. It wasn’t until the 1950s when we Americans were introduced to the Moscow Mule that the vodka took off craze in the United States. But our friends in Eastern Europe — the Russians and the Poles — have been imbibing in 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 of National Vodka Day, which is Sunday, October 4.
It seems everyone has a favorite recipe, so let’s start with a classic. 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:
Pour a little bit of 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.
You’ll often see a Moscow Mule served in a copper cup. What’s that all about? Here’s the story about the legend.
Founded in 1934, Haskell’s has championed fine wines for over 80 years. We have 13 wine stores in Minnesota, two delis and one restaurant. As one of the top wine shops in North America, Haskell’s is known for legendary service and one of the finest collections of wine, beer and spirits. Led by Chairman and CEO Jack Farrell, and the Farrell family, Haskell’s continues to be at the forefront of the wine scene throughout the world. Haskell’s also can ship wine, beer & spirits all throughout the world, the U.S. and we deliver locally.
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