Vodka

Vodka. Preferred alcohol of Russians and many others around the world. Do you like it straight or mixed? What's your favorite mixed "girly" vodka drink? Is there a brand that you absolutely despise or love?

I'm partial to Grey Goose myself. There's just something about that French made vodka. It goes down smooth, taken straight or mixed and doesn't leave a terrible after taste. Sure, it's expensive, but it's soooo worth it.

Mix-wise I prefer lemon stuff - a nice lemon martini will do just fine. I've been dying to try a "lemon drop" but I can't find a consistent recipe for it. I've seen it listed as a shot and as a cocktail. Which is it?

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Originally Posted by Encephalon

Grey Goose is a godsend to drinkers since vodka, by nature, is pretty much like drinking rubbing alcohol. As for what I mix with my vodka? Lemon, grenadine and a spritz of Sprite or Coke. Makes for a damn good icebreaker.

That sounds fantastic. I've always wanted to try mixing some vodka in with a slush/slurpee/whatever you call it where you're from.

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Originally Posted by Dee

I never had much experience with different brands of vodka, but from what I do know is that cheap vodka is the worst cheap liquor I ever drank (even worse than cheap tequila), but decent vodka mixed with anything (well) will make for a good party bowl drink. I'm not really a fan of flavored liqours. I'm partial to Smirnoff, but now I want to try Grey Goose. Is it much more expensive?

It's not that much more expensive. A bottle is $40 here vs $32 or so for the Smirnoff - although it is a smaller volume. It's worth every penny though. Skyy on the other hand is one of the worst things I've ever had the pleasure to drink. That stuff is horrible straight. Just gross.

I just remembered that vodka + orange juice + cranberry juice = good thing.

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Originally Posted by YeOldeButchere

I should try some Grey Goose once. The problem is that the price tag will mean less bottles than usual that month.

Oh come on. It's like $8 more than Smirnoff. BTW - keep your vodka in the freezer, it's better that way.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Alice, how do you do a proper lemon drop? I can't seem to find two matching recipes online.

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