I drink a lot of vodka, so don’t get me wrong. It has its place. Lately though, I’ve been exploring cocktails that don’t use vodka. My thought behind this is that vodka is really good at one thing: getting people very drunk, very quickly. Vodka is defined as a tasteless, odorless spirit. So, with exception to the alcohol, it really isn’t adding much to your cocktail. It’s like alcoholic water, which again, has its place. Why not use a spirit that will add complexity and flavors to your cocktail? Continue Reading »
