Vodka as a drink has been the part starter, the one spirit that gets the ball rolling. There is a bone of contention among the Russians and Polish folks regarding which was the country where it originated in the 8th or 9th century. It was initially not the fun alcoholic drink that it is now, vodka’s first known use was as an antibiotic that helped in cleaning wounds. In fact, vodka got popular in both Russia and Poland during World War – II, when Russians used it to warm themselves while Polish soldiers used to smuggle information through bottles of vodka. It is a drink that goes bad once it is opened, because it has no preservatives.
On 4th October, national vodka day is celebrated every year to raise a toast to this wonderful drink. This spirit is not just a great one to make shots, vodka is actually used to create an array of delicious cocktails. There are several ways in which you can enjoy national vodka day – by trying new varieties of vodka, having a party with only vodka-based drinks, gift your friends your favourite vodka bottle or have classic vodka cocktails that have a reputation.
It is time to raise your glasses as we celebrate World Vodka Day with a sip of grey goose's lip-smacking cocktails. That is why Grey Goose brings you the perfect way to dive into the cocktail season and get in jolly spirits with some amazing recipes. Bask in the winter sun with a Grey Goose Aperitivo Espresso with orange zest. Relish cocktail hour with a Grey Goose Old-Fashioned on the rocks, and see for yourself why this oldest cocktail has stood the test of times. Keep the festivities alive even when the temperature drops. Let us look at the recipes for these lip-smacking cocktails.
Grey Goose Old Fashioned
As one of the oldest cocktails in the world. It's easy to see why it has stood the test of time. Now try it with a simple GREY GOOSE Vodka twist instead of whiskey.
Ingredients
- 50 ml GREY GOOSE Vodka
- 2 tsp Demerara Brown Sugar
- Dash Of Hot Water
- Dash Of Angostura Aromatic Bitters
- Orange Zest
Method
Add the sugar and water to a rocks glass, then stir to dissolve.
Add orange zest.
Slowly trickle in GREY GOOSE and cubed ice, piece by piece, stirring throughout.
Top with cubed ice to serve.
Aperitivo Espresso
A delightful mid-day aperitif! Coffee and vodka meet tonic water and orange zest to give it the freshness necessary to brighten up any afternoon.
Fig martini is a fall favourite
- 1.0 part GREY GOOSE Vodka
- 0.75 parts Fig Purée
- 0.75 parts Fresh Pomegranate Juice
- 0.5 parts Maple Syrup
- 0.25 parts Lemon Juice
- 1 Bar Spoon Balsamic Vinegar
- + Fresh Slice Of Fig
Method
- Mix all ingredients into a cocktail shaker
- Shake hard and strain into a cocktail glass.
So, this national vodka day, enjoy your favourite vodka cocktail with grey goose vodka. Spend a day laughing, chatting and sipping on amazing drinks, that would make you feel the festive season already.
