According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms vodka is defined as a neutral spirit "without distinctive character, aroma, taste or color." If that's true then why is vodka consumed more prolifically than water in Russia? Possible because the word itself mean "water" in Russian or because Russians need to warm themselves on frigid winter nights.
There has to be something more appealing than simply body tingling, mind numbing effect that makes this adult beverage one of the most popular? One reason is that it mixes well with other beverages. Now you can skip all the steps of adding in fruity concoctions.
Finlandia has launched a new breed of wild berry flavored vodka that will have the ATF rewriting its definition of this oh-so-cool but oh-so-hot drink of choice. Sip it on the rocks or spice it up with a mixer. Here's a recipe to get your night off to the right start.
Finlandia Wild Berries Splash
1 1/2 oz Finlandia Wild Berries
Sprite
Splash of Grenadine
In a tall glass, pour Finlandia Wild Berries over ice and fill with Sprite. Add grenadine on top and garnish with fresh berries. |