Can you drink smirnoff straight

Stereotypes say the clear spirit is only good for shots straight out of the freezer, or sipped as a Vodka Martini or alongside some caviar. They range from classics to the unexpected, and everything in between. So, take the leash off your favorite bottle at home and let it run free, mingling in the glass with these 17 great options. Grab a flavored seltzer and it kicks things up a notch, all without adding calories.

La Croix, anyone? One of the quintessential mixers, no bar is complete without it. Tonic water can be used with nearly any spirit, but is most notable for its starring roles in drinks like the vodka tonic and, of course, a gin and tonic.

Its bitterness comes from quinine, a medicine first used to help fend off malaria. The one thing to remember is that tonics can be high in sugar, so make sure to look at the label before you purchase. In a pinch, cranberry juice and vodka are all that you need for a simple yet effective drink.

Depending on the amount, the cranberry can be a light accompaniment or it can completely mask the cheap vodka. Just be aware that college flashbacks are likely to occur. Using something as simple as a little bit of citrus juice will liven your vodka right up.

If you can freshly squeeze your juices, all the better. If you want to make one at home with full flavor, we suggest having plenty of one of these Bloody Mary mixes on hand. Mixing vodka and orange juice is as easy as it is satisfying. And while the corner store mega brand will do, we highly suggest some fresh-squeezed stuff or even making your own at home.

For pineapple juice, start with the two-to-one mixer-to-vodka ratio and adjust from there, especially if you actually like tasting the vodka when you drink it. Josh Saphier, bartender at Eighteen36 in Houston. My favorite vodka is one not often found. I like Zubrowka. A Polish bison grass flavored vodka. Vodka is defined as flavorless, odorless, and colorless. This particular vodka has a single blade of bison grass in the bottle. Leaving subtle notes of citrus, cut grass, vanilla, and coconut.

Josh Streetman, bartender at Motor Supply Co. Here cleaner is better, but I like a little bite on the finish, so a rye base works well for me. Belvedere Black. Smooth, slightly spicy, and perfectly suited for sipping neat. If ya gotta be stuck inside on a gorgeous holiday weekend, let work be your play!! The best vodka would be Steel Tie Vodka.

Wodka Vodka is a Polish vodka using Polish Rye and charcoal filtered. Clean and bright. Perfect with a cube of ice.

Toasting Mr. I am not one to drink vodka straight. I much prefer gin in my martinis. As long as it is smooth and chilled. Seven Threes Distillery Co. Coffee Tea Perfect for when you're Too Sober See All Drinks. Dining Hall Dorm Lyfe Perfect for when you're Broke See All How To.

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