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Vodka Soda

• Aspen's X Games party in full force this weekend, college-budget style - Aspen Times January 25, 2015
  Aspen's X Games party in full force this weekend, college-budget styleAspen TimesThose drinkers' pleasures include sipping high-end tequilas, craft bourbons and locally made spirits. Flavored vodkas are waning in popularity, he noted. “It's interesting. For a lot of people I've talked to, it used to be vodka-soda. Now it's tequila .. […]
• 10 Ways to Fight Belly Fat - India.com January 23, 2015
  India.com10 Ways to Fight Belly FatIndia.comThe easiest way to avoid excess calories is to stay far away from processed foods. The best way to do this is to stick to adding whole foods to your diet: fruits, vegetables, lean meats, nuts and whole grains. If you are having trouble finding meals ...and more » […]
• The 5 Best Fruit-Infused Vodkas - Huffington Post January 23, 2015
  The 5 Best Fruit-Infused VodkasHuffington PostPure and invigorating, Effen Cucumber is bottled at 75 proof and can add a delicate and intriguing twist to a vodka soda. On the nose, ripe cucumber notes are subtle but noticeable. The beverage blossoms on the palate with the cucumber displaying ... […]
• 5 Cocktails That Won't Totally Blow Your Diet - The Fashion Spot January 23, 2015
  The Fashion Spot5 Cocktails That Won't Totally Blow Your DietThe Fashion SpotWho said being on a diet had to be boring? Not us! Just because you're watching your waistline doesn't mean you can't have a social life or enjoy the occasional cocktail out. While moderation and self-control are key, so is being smart about what you ... […]
• How To (Properly) Drink at a Bar - Paste Magazine January 22, 2015
  How To (Properly) Drink at a BarPaste MagazineMine is a vodka soda. It's simple and universal. Remember, not all bars are stocked the same. Eventually, you'll find yourself in a situation where you can't get an amaretto sour. Having a simple cocktail at the ready is the sign of a sophisticated ... […]
• Calling the Shots: The women defining Austin's cocktail culture - Austin Chronicle January 22, 2015
  Austin ChronicleCalling the Shots: The women defining Austin's cocktail cultureAustin ChronicleBack then, the gig required minimal skills; a copy of Bartending for Dummies helped her mix simple drinks like vodka soda. After two years, she was ready to move to the big city, where she found work as the bar manager at Spider House about a month ... […]
• A Drinker's Guide to the Movies - Paste Magazine January 21, 2015
  Paste MagazineA Drinker's Guide to the MoviesPaste MagazineAnd if you're bringing drink into a mainstream theater (an action we don't condone but still must recognize), a small flask is a hell of a lot easier to manage than carrying a six-pack in your coat pockets or concealing a hydration pack filled with ... […]
• The Jet Set Life of Karl Lagerfeld's Favorite Male Model — for Now - New York Times January 16, 2015
  New York TimesThe Jet Set Life of Karl Lagerfeld's Favorite Male Model — for NowNew York TimesOne Sunday last spring, Brad Kroenig and his 5-year-old son, Hudson, showed up at a private airport near Paris to meet Karl Lagerfeld, the fashion designer. “Karl will be here 1, 1:30 for takeoff,” announced a Frenchman in a black suit and tie. “O.K ...and more […]
• Going Easy on the Booze? 3 Low-Proof Cocktails - Yahoo Food January 10, 2015
  Yahoo FoodGoing Easy on the Booze? 3 Low-Proof CocktailsYahoo FoodAt 24 percent alcohol, a Campari soda is quite a bit less boozy than, say, a vodka soda—and a hell of a lot more interesting. Instructions: Add 1 1/2 ounces of Campari to a tall glass with ice. Top with 5 ounces of club soda. Garnish with an orange slice. […]
• Think vodka sodas are boring? A look at Messhall Kitchen's new vodka soda bar - Los Angeles Times August 14, 2014
  Think vodka sodas are boring? A look at Messhall Kitchen's new vodka soda barLos Angeles TimesScott decided to make his own riff on the vodka soda using house-made fruity syrups and Fever Tree club soda. On a small portion of the menu now devoted to the bubbly libations, you'll find sour cherry-almond, apricot orange crush, strawberry lemon ... […]