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Sea Breeze Spritz
While the Sea Breeze might evoke images of spring break circa 1985, this lightened-up version is rooted firmly in the present day - and still just as perfect for beachside sipping!
Sea Breeze Spritz Recipe:
1.5 oz vodka
1.5 oz unsweetened cranberry juice
3 oz Top Note Sparkling Grapefruit Soda
Garnish: grapefruit wedges
Stir all ingredients together in an ice-filled glass and garnish.
Spiced Vodka Tonic
Spiced Vodka Tonic Recipe:
2 oz spiced vodka*
4 oz Top Note Classic Tonic Water
Optional: simple syrup, to taste
Garnish: fresh orange peel
Stir ingredients together in a glass with ice and garnish.
*Spiced Vodka: add 2 crushed cardamom pods and 2 tsp whole cloves to a jar and top with 8 oz vodka. Let steep for 2 days, then strain out the spices and enjoy.
Wonderful Times
We might be celebrating the holidays a bit differently this year, but one thing we’re grateful for every year is holiday cocktails!
Last year we spotted a cocktail called "Wonderful Times" by Clay Kirkland of Wisecraft Mixology, featuring vodka infused with seasonal spices, tart cranberry juice, and our very own club soda. We've been waiting for the holiday season to come around again so we could make a version for ourselves and we love it so much that we just had to share. Here's to the social media movers, shakers and mixologists making this season a bit brighter!
Wonderful Times Recipe:
2 oz spiced vodka*
.5 oz orange liqueur
1.5 oz unsweetened cranberry juice
.5 oz lime juice
1 oz simple syrup
Top Note Club Soda No. 1, to top
Garnish: cranberries and rosemary
Shake all ingredients except Club Soda with ice, then strain into a glass filled with fresh ice. Top with Club Soda, stir, and garnish.
*Spiced Vodka: add 2 crushed cardamom pods and 2 tsp whole cloves to a jar and top with 8 oz vodka. Let steep for 2 days, then strain out the spices and enjoy.
Harvest Moon Punch
Harvest Moon Punch Recipe:
2 oz vodka
.5 oz cranberry liqueur
2 oz unsweetened cranberry juice
.5 oz lemon juice
2 oz Top Note Ginger Beer
Garnish: cranberries, fresh or dehydrated citrus (optional)
Stir ingredients together with ice and garnish if desired.
Transfusion
Transfusion Recipe:
2 oz vodka
.5 oz Ginger Beer reduction*
.5 oz lime juice
Concord grape juice ice cubes**
Garnish: fresh Concord grapes and crystallized ginger
Combine all ingredients except the Club Soda in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass over Concord grape juice ice cubes. Top with club soda, stir, and garnish.
*Ginger Beer Reduction: Pour an 8.5 oz bottle of Top Note Ginger Beer into a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes or until reduced by half. Remove from heat and let cool. Keep refrigerated.
**Concord Grape Juice Ice Cubes: Pour Concord grape juice into an ice cube tray and freeze for at least 8 hours.
Citrus & Honey Vodka Club
This simple and bright riff on the classic Vodka Club is super refreshing in the summer heat.
Citrus & Honey Vodka Club Recipe:
2 oz Great Lakes Distillery Rehorst Citrus & Honey Vodka
Squeeze of citrus, optional
Garnish: expressed lemon peel
Stir ingredients together in a highball glass with ice and garnish.
Pear-Infused Vodka Tonic
Try this fall twist on the classic Vodka Tonic.
Pear-Infused Vodka & Tonic Recipe:
2 oz pear-infused vodka*
4 oz Top Note Classic Tonic Water
Garnish: chopped pears
*Pear-Infused Vodka: Chop 2 pears and place in a clean glass jar. Top with 16oz vodka, place in the refrigerator and let steep for 1 week. Strain well and keep refrigerated to prolong freshness.
Vodka Tonic
Simple and delicious!
Vodka Tonic Recipe:
2 oz vodka
4 oz Top Note Classic Tonic Water
Garnish: wedge of fresh lime or lemon
Stir ingredients together in an ice-filled glass and garnish.