“Every third drink ordered in the U.S. is a vodka drink,” Melanie Batchelor, VP marketing, Campari America, wrote VinePair in an email. Skyy is often what’s in the glass: It ranked eight out of 10 in the world’s best-selling vodka brands in 2018. Launched in San Francisco in 1992, Skyy sold to Gruppo Campari in […]
Send questions to: advice@vinepair.com. I’ve heard of a beer belly. Is there such a thing as a wine belly? Or a liquor belly? Unfortunately, the answer is yes.
Halloween is quite possibly the greatest social event there is. What other time of year can a bunch of adults get together, don incredible costumes, and throw booze and candy into the mix? But before you get into all of that, make sure your drink is candy-appropriate. Head over to Boxed for great Halloween recipes […]
Send questions to: advice@vinepair.com Is beer better in a can or a bottle? Cans used to get a bad rap, associated with holding cheaper, more chuggable beer. But canned beers are much more likely to be fresher, and therefore taste better, than those held in a bottle. That’s because a can locks in the flavors […]
Cocktail-friendly Ketel One Vodka is a proudly Dutch operation. Made in the Netherlands for 11 generations, the distillery even has its own windmill! It’s a cocktail-friendly spirit, and placed in the the top three when VinePair blind-tasted the best vodkas for Moscow Mules. Curious to learn more? Here are 10 more facts you should know […]
Unlike many DIY projects, homemade limoncello provides maximum reward for minimal effort. It requires some advance planning — this isn’t the sort of parlor trick you can turn around in a day — but most of the ”work” happens without any activity or input from your end. Lemon rinds infuse high-proof vodka, giving it a […]
There are just 64 calories in a 1.5-ounce shot of vodka, according to various sources on the internet. At first glance, that sounds pretty reasonable. An apple has 95 calories, after all. And internet-famous avocados average 322 calories a piece! Well, sure. But fruits and vegetables have considerably more vitamins and minerals than spirits, and […]
Vodka has a split personality. It alienates many self-proclaimed cocktail aficionados, who regard it and its fans as “either boring or troublesome,” according to one industry poll. The worst offenders are, of course, flavored vodkas that have been artificially altered to taste like whipped cream or bananas. Consumers, on the other hand, like vodka. A […]
Ketel One Vodka launched a new line, Botanical, in May. Made with non-GMO grains and no sugar or artificial sweeteners, the series features varieties like Cucumber & Mint, Peach & Orange Blossom, and Grapefruit & Rose. The line is not technically classified as a ”flavored vodka” by the TTB, due to its slightly lower ABV, […]
