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Nov 2024
45m 59s

A Spirited Deep Dive on Vodka

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About this episode

We're shifting our gaze from individual cocktails momentarily to explore a single ingredient. More specifically, one of the world's most popular spirits: vodka. Joining us to do so is Dennis Tamse, the Global Relationships Director for the Nolet Distillery. This being Cocktail College, there will also be some Martini discussion, including Dennis' preferred Vodka Martini recipe, which is also listed below.

Dennis Tamse's Vodka Martini Recipe

 

Ingredients 

- 50 milliliters Ketel One vodka

- 20 milliliters dry vermouth

- Garnish: lemon twist and olive

Directions 

1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.

2. Stir until well chilled.

3. Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora or coupe glass.

4. Garnish with a small lemon twist and a chilled olive.



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