Tag Archive | Vodka

Heisenberg Limited Edition Blue Ice Vodka

Jun20

Blue Ice Vodka
“Knock Knock”

A limited-edition line of Heisenberg Blue Ice Vodka, inspired by the hit television series Breaking Bad, is currently available for sale in California, and online at Reserve Bar Dot Com, with nationwide sales coming soon. Three special edition bottles of Heisenberg by Blue Ice feature distinct graphics and infamous quotes such as “Say My Name,” “The One Who Knocks,” and “Tread Lightly.”

Continuing in the spirit of brilliant homage, Observer Dot Com just published a side-splitting list of The 10 Most Appropriate Times to Drink Blue Ice’s ‘Breaking Bad’ Vodka, which you can read for yourself at This Link. My Favorite:

Oh, are two killer twins after you? With axes? Because that is a horrifyingly specific weapon to use in this day and age. Do they have you cornered in a parking lot? After a peaceful day of shopping, no less? How awful. Oh there you go, you killed one with your car. Is the other twin bearing down on you, slowly, axe raised as you fumble for your gun? How very stressful. You deserve a nice chilled vodka, my friend. Then I suggest you break the bottle over the bumper of your Jeep Commando and prepare to fight.

Cheers!

Product Review: Maven Cocktails!

May5

Maven Pinot Noir
All Photos By Gail

A couple of weeks ago, my friend Mark threw a fabulous brunch party, where I was introduced to a delicious alcoholic beverage called Maven. An entirely original cocktail, Maven is created by the infusion of fine wines with premium vodka — two beverages which I love on their own, but would never, ever have thought of combining. Can I just tell you that the result is a great-tasting cocktail that kind of blew my mind a little.

At the brunch, I also met Maven’s creator, Stephenie Harris; a terrifically charming lady who really knows how to talk about her product. The thing is though, once you taste Maven, it really sells itself. Committed to making a top-shelf product, Maven uses the best all-natural ingredients, resulting is a truly high quality, ready to drink cocktail. By combining gluten-free vodka, which is distilled 6 times, with super premium Chardonnay from the Edna Valley, or Pinot Noir from Sonoma, Maven has perfected the proprietary blend that is used to create their cocktails. And the proof is in the tasting. You would probably not think that Wine and Vodka would blend into such a smooth, delicious tasting cocktail, but once you try Maven you will be won over.

Maven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

One of the things I love about Maven Cocktails is its single-serve, frosted glass bottle with a reseable cap — gorgeous, and also smart design! Not only does glass help to maintain the integrity of the natural flavors, but the cap is super convenient. Say you are in a club and want to hit the dance floor between sips; you can just reseal your drink and drop it in your bag or purse without fear of spillage. The cap is also a good security measure that reassures you no one has slipped anything into your drink. No one likes to think about that, but it happens!

Also, not that I ever think about this, because I don’t, but for the calorie conscious: a full (6.8 ounce) bottle of Maven is just 171 calories (6.3 carbs), while the average mixed drink, such as a Cosmo or Mojito, is over 200 calories and over 10 carbs. Mostly, Maven is just a great tasting cocktail that I will be drinking again, and encouraging others to try, in the future. For more information about Maven Cocktails and to find out where to purchase Maven in your area, visit Maven Cocktails Dot Com.

Cascade Ice Valentines Day Cocktails!

Feb12

Cascade Ice Bottles
Above Photo By Gail. Cocktail Photos Courtesy of Cascade Ice.

Are you on the lookout for a few fantastic new cocktail recipes to provide liquid refreshment for your Valentine’s Day / Eve festivities? Then you’re in luck, because Cascade Ice just sent me a selection of their latest delicious and unique flavors including Cranberry Pomegranate, Black Raspberry, Pomegranate Berry, Blueberry Watermelon and Peach Mango. Yummy!

Cascade Ice fruity sparkling waters – which are free of calories, sodium, caffeine, gluten and sugar – have a delightful “fizz” combined with natural fruit juices and are absolutely ideal as cocktail mixers. I always try to have a few bottles chilling in the fridge. Here are three easy and delicious cocktail recipes that are fully appropriate to the mood of the day!

Cascade Ice Love Potion

Love Potion Pizzazz:
To mix up the irresistible potion, mix 2 oz of Cascade Ice Pomegranate Berry with 1 oz of vodka. Add a garnish of fresh cherries and you’re ready to go!

Cascade Ice Passion Pucker Up Cocktail

Passion Pucker-Up Cocktail:
Mix up this tantalizing drink by pouring 1.5 oz of tequila and 3 oz of Cascade Ice Black Raspberry over crushed ice into your mixer. Next, add the juice of a lime wedge and a handful of raspberries. Garnish the cocktail with an orange wedge and you’re ready to serve!

Cascade Ice Blushing Sparkler

Blushing Sparkler:
Mix 1 oz of whipped cream vodka, 4 oz of Cascade Ice Pink Grapefruit, the juice of a lemon wedge and a handful of ice in a mixer. Pour the cocktail into a chilled glass and garnish with lemon wedges.

Cascade Ice is available for purchase in all 50 states, at retailers such as Albertson’s, Safeway, Ralph’s, QFC, A&P, Raley’s, Coborn’s, HEB, Market Basket, Shoprite, Food City and Price Choppers, among many others. Click Here for a full map of retailers.

Happy Valentines Day!

Halloween Cocktail: Rich and Spooky Martini

Oct30

Three Olives Chocolate Vodka

Ingredients:

1 Part Three Olives Chocolate Vodka
1 Part Pumpkin Liqueur
1 Part Skin Milk
Dash of Nutmeg

Pour all ingredients into a shaker filled with Ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a Martini Glass and add a dash of Nutmeg. Sip and Enjoy!

Three Olives Martini Glass

Halloween Cocktail: The Screamcicle

Oct29

Cascade Ice Screamsicle

Ingredients:

6 oz Cascade Ice Orange Mango
1 oz of Orange Vodka
2 oz of Whipped Cream flavored Vodka
Red or Black Liquorice (Optional)

Mix 6oz Cascade Ice Orange Mango with 1oz of Orange Vodka and 2oz of Whipped Cream flavored vodka in a glass with ice. Garnish your drink with a vine of red or black liquorice, if desired. Sip and Enjoy!

Halloween Cocktail: Voodoo Cider!

Oct27

Three Olives Whipped Cream Vodka

Ingredients:

2 Parts Three Olives Whipped Cream Vodka
2 Parts Apple Cider
Cinnamon Stick for Garnish

Pour both ingredients into a tall mug, garnish with cinnamon stick. Sip and enjoy!

Three Olives Cider Mug

NYFW Cocktail of The Day: The Assistant

Sep11

The Assistant Cocktail

THE ASSISTANT

This ultra “skinny” cocktail gets the job done.

2 oz quality lemon Vodka

Polar® Lemon Seltzer

Lemon Peel

Pour Vodka over ice and fill glass with Polar Lemon Seltzer. Add Lemon Peel to rim glass and as garnish.

Pink Thing of The Day: Trojka Pink Vodka

Aug30

Trojka Pink Vodka

Pink Trojka Vodka: Where Can I Find This Stuff? I Want to Drink It.

Thanks to Kat Rim for The Tip!

Favorite Summer Cocktail: Gail’s Blackcurrant Vodka Fizz!

Aug27

Polar Seltzer and Ribena

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Your favorite Flavor of Polar Seltzer (I used Cucumber Melon, but any fruit flavor or even plain would do)
Your favorite Brand of Vodka
Ribena Blackcurrent Syrup
Shot Glass
Ice

Here’s How to Make It:

Put about 4 ice cubes in your favorite cocktail glass
Pour One Shot of Vodka over the Ice
Add One Shot (more or less, to your taste) of Ribena
Fill Glass with Polar Seltzer

Stir, Sip and Enjoy!

Beverage Review: Seagram’s Escapes Blackberry Breezer

Jun20

Seagrams Escapes Four Pack

Seagram’s Escapes is an amazingly delicious line of flavored Malt Beverages (Read: Fruit Flavored Beer) that reminds me of those Bartles & Jaymes Wine Coolers I used to get so wasted on back when I was in College.

The brand has been around for years, but they introduce new flavors every so often to keep things lively.  Earlier this year, they sent me a four pack of their recently introduced Blackberry Breezer flavor.  These tall, slender bottles of tasty beverage have been chilling in my fridge, while I waited for the weather to get warm and sunny enough that I could take them out to my front porch and photograph them. But I was also awaiting the seasonal onset of summery weather that inspires one to lounge hedonistically by a pool and drink fruity beverages. That day came today.

Seagrams Escapes Blackberry Breezer Open

Blackberry Breezer tastes like Blackberry and Pear juice mixed together and it goes down very smooth. Unless you weigh less than 100 pounds, it takes at least two to get a decent buzz, but they taste so fruity, light and refreshing that maybe this will not be your go-to beverage to get slammed. Maybe save that for the vodka and cranberry juice.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Your Preferred Adult Beverage for the Summer of 2013 is Here.