TEXAS VODKAS GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
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6M ago
It seems like every week there's a new vodka brand on the shelves. We also see many falling off and unfortunately, many of those brands are small, local distilleries. Let's recap some that we've sadly had to say goodbye to. 1. Grahams Sweet Tea ( This was the first flavored vodkas that I ever had); and 2. Starlite Vodka. Both of these were made by Treaty Oak Distilling in their earlier years. Now their primary focus is whiskey and they also made a pretty tasty gin. While you can no longer find the vodka on shelves, you can still partake of it out at the distillery ranch in Dripping Springs. It ..read more
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5 GIFT IDEAS FOR THE VODKA LOVER
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1y ago
It's that time of year when you're scrambling to find the perfect gift for the holidays - or just for yourself. Obviously, the easiest gift cure is a bottle of vodka, but maybe go a step above. Here are a few ideas that your vodka lover will cheers to you with. Brand Gift sets - Grab them while you can. Many wait until closer to Christmas and as a result, miss out on finding them. These gift sets often come with glassware or barware, some even with minis; others offer limited design bottles or special editions. They're priced normally at the same price as the 750ml bottle alone. Distille ..read more
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3 VodkaS THAT CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
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1y ago
September 15th kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month and I can't think of a better way to celebrate than with some fabulous LatinX brands made right here in Texas! BANNER VODKA Located in Manor, TX, Banner Distilling not only produces vodka, but an exquisite wheat whiskey too. (I'm secretly hoping they'll make a wheat vodka as well). Banner was one of the first distilleries I ever visited as VodkaGirlATX. Tony Jimenez and I met via Twitter, then in person at Vodka Fest. I later met his partner Logan at a store tasting. We instantly became friends and I have been a supporter of their products an ..read more
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SMIRNOFF SHOWDOWN - THE SEARCH FOR THEIR FIRST COCKTAIL COORDINATOR
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2y ago
If you're a football fan, you may already know that Smirnoff is the official NFL vodka sponsor. And as that fan, you know the Ultimate in football world is to attend the Super Bowl. Well, three people have the opportunity to do just that - and in luxury - to THE biggest game of the football season in Arizona and be treated like a VIP MVP. The three finalists will showdown today to see who will be the first ever Smirnoff Cocktail Coordinator.  What does it take to win this prestigious title you ask? Well, you basically need to be a badass game day party thrower that loves football ..read more
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CHARBAY VODKA + SHAKER & SPOON = SUMMER DRINK BLISS
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2y ago
Summer is almost here and it's time to level up your summertime cocktails. You know I'm all about super easy or 3 ingredients or less cocktails. And if you are too ... well, have I got a solution for you!  Shaker and Spoon has a great cocktail kit box that you need to have this month - introducing The Vodka Brunch Box! I mean, who doesn't love brunch? This box includes all the ingredients (sans the alcohol) you will need to make three different cocktails, 4 drinks of each = that's 12 tasty libations! Try your hand at variations of a mimosa, bloody mary and a coffee cocktail. The best pa ..read more
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Milam & Greene Releases The Castle Hill Series Batch Two, a Limited-Edition Batch of 13-Year-Old Casks
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2y ago
BLANCO, Texas (May 25, 2022) — Milam & Greene Whiskey is introducing The Castle Hill Series Batch Two, the second release of its limited-edition batch of 13-year-old hand-selected straight bourbon whiskies bottled at barrel proof. The Castle Hill Series celebrates the art of batching well-aged casks, one of the many methods Milam & Greene enlists to create its award-winning range of whiskies. Just 26 vintage barrels were married to create this superb whiskey, making it the most limited release from the acclaimed distillery that was recently lauded for its “Best in Show” whiskey at ..read more
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20{22} REASONS TO ATTEND TALES OF THE COCKTAIL THIS JULY
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2y ago
Tales is back baby! The first wave of TOTC 2022 tickets + scheduling is now available via the Tales of the Cocktail website. Returning to New Orleans from July 25-29 to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of Tales, the Foundation is back with another stellar lineup of educational programming, marquee events, and interactive activations. As per the website: "Tales of the Cocktail Foundation invites the global drinks community to return to New Orleans for its 20-year anniversary from July 25 – 29. With hundreds of opportunities developed specifically for industry professionals from bartenders to d ..read more
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V IS FOR {VARGAS} VODKA
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3y ago
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Lyn Vargas, Vargas Vodka V is for Valentine's ... maybe, but for me, V is for Vodka ... VARGAS VODKA! If you know me fairly well, you know I'm obsessed with reality TV. I guess it started with Big Brother, Survivor and Operation Repo. Over the years, it's progressed to shows mostly on TLC Network (can we talk 90-Day Fiance and all those spin-offs?) and my favorite - BRAVO TV. Specifically, the Real Housewives series. All fabulous to enjoy with a vodka cocktail. Throughout the Housewives series, they've featured New York, New Jersey, Miami, Dallas, Potomac (just n ..read more
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5 SPIRITS TO TRY IN 2022
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3y ago
The past few years have been challenging to say the least. Many of us added to or created home bars and entertained our safe circle of friends and family (or just ourselves!). We researched cocktail recipes and spirits and even tried some new things we wouldn't have tried before. It's definitely been a time of discovery. ​ Here's some I've come across that are equally as impressive as they are unique: ​1. Abasolo Whisky (86 proof) - 100% Ancestral corn whisky from Mexico - Yup! This whisky is the first to be made from Cacahuazintle corn, cultivated over many generations t ..read more
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YOU WILL BE VISITED BY THREE {VODKA} SPIRITS
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3y ago
It wouldn't be the holidays without watching some traditional Christmas movies. One of my favorites is The Christmas Carol, which is the story of Scrooge (my fave specifically, is the Bill Murray version in Scrooged). In this tale, he is visited by three spirits - his past, his present and his future - on his journey to save his spirit of Christmas. So in the spirit of the holidays, let's do the same, but with vodka! 1. SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PAST Somethings never get old, yet we may forget about them because we get caught up in the newest, most popular thing at the moment. Same happe ..read more
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