Son, never trust a man who doesn’t drink because he’s probably a self-righteous sort, a man who thinks he knows right from wrong all the time. Some of them are good men, but in the name of goodness, they cause most of the suffering in the world. They’re the judges, the meddlers. And, son, never trust a man who drinks but refuses to get drunk. They’re usually afraid of something deep down inside, either that they’re a coward or a...

Enjoy the holidays even more this season by creating a batch of peppermint vodka yourself! It’s fun, easy, and goes great in all your vodka drinks or taken straight as a shooter! Be different for the holidays and warm up with this great infusion recipe.

  One of the more popular questions that comes up with drinking is: How many calories are in vodka? Does the type of brand matter? Does the proof of the vodka matter? You should know that 1 gram of alcohol is 7 calories. The problem with this tid bit of knowledge is that gram is a unit of weight while vodka is measured in units of volume. So unless you know the exact density of vodka and the necessary conversions, this isn’t...

In case you are wondering, yes, I really am posing this question. Why is Absolut Vodka so popular? From a quality standpoint, there is nothing special about them. Their product is crisp and clean, but far from going down smooth. If you take shots of Absolut and think they are good, then I’m afraid you have not tried many brands of vodka. It doesn’t mix well in drinks either (I’m talking about the standard Absolut, not...

So you’re at this swanky bar that has a separate menu for their own special cocktail drinks and you see some pretty crazy concoctions. Rather than using flavored vodkas, they have opted to use their own batch of vodka infusions from various herbs, spices, fruits and vegetables. Vodka (and gin for that matter) possess another quality besides being able to get you drunk. Because they are light with little to no flavor, they are able to...

Good Vodka Mixers are key to truly enjoying your Vodka Mixed Drinks and Vodka Cocktails. Everyone has their favorites, but the great Vodka Mixers must accomplish a few things. First, the Vodka Mixer must be able to assimilate well with the vodka. What I mean is, you want the two to compliment each other and one not just mask the taste of the other. When you eat onion dip, you still want to be able to taste the onion and not just overpower...