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Kirkland Vodka

Dr. Drink — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:23:30 +0000

Available at Costco Warehouses, Kirkland Signature Vodka is a premium vodka that is well worth a try. Five times distilled and bottled in France. I”ve been a fan for some time and recently purchased a 1.75 liter bottle for $29.99.

I”m well aware of the discussions on whether or not Kirkland Vodka is actually Grey Goose being sold under the Kirkland name. Quite frankly, it doesn”t matter one bit. What matters is taste. As a matter of fact, you”ll find that Costco also sells Grey Goose vodka so you can pick up a bottle of each and compare the two for yourself. Oh, and for those of you who have been pouring the Kirkland Vodka into an empty Grey Goose bottle… shame on you. If the label is all that important, buy the label.

Kirkland Signature Vodka is very smooth. It”s great on the rocks or straight up as a sipping vodka. It holds up very well as a mixer and makes a great martini. It”s every bit as good, or better, than just about any other premium vodka I”ve tried.

Don”t let the Kirkland “label” be a turnoff. Distilled under the direction of a master distiller in Cognac, France, from select wheat and using water known for its purity, Kirkland Vodka is well balanced with hints of vanilla and citrus.

If you enjoy a fine premium vodka I have little doubt you”ll enjoy this one.

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Bloody Cranky

Dr. Drink — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 05:22:11 +0000

If you’re like me, a Bloody Mary mix straight from the bottle to the glass without some “doctoring” just doesn’t work. You reach into your “spice cabinet” grabbing all the necessary ingredients and start adding a dash of this, a pinch of that, and a splash of this and that, until it”s just right. Well, here”s a terrific Bloody Mary mix you can make in advance called Bloody Cranky…

Bloody Cranky Bloody Mary Mix

In a 2 quart (64 0z) bottle combine the following…
4 1/2 cups Clamato Juice
2 1/2 cups Uncle Dougies Torpedo Juice
1/2 cup Cucumber Juice
1/2 cup Celery Juice
2 teaspoons Lawry”s Seasoned Pepper
2 teaspoons Garlic (Granulated or Powder)
2 teaspoons Celery Salt
3 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce

Combine all ingredients, mix well, and refrigerate.

Bloody Cranky is a mild-medium Bloody Mary mix that can go straight from the bottle to the cocktail. It holds up well with premium vodka and can always be turned up a notch (for those who like a spicier Bloody Mary) by adding a bit more Torpedo Juice or your favorite hot sauce.

Bloody Cranky Bloody Mary Mix – Prescribed by the Drink Doctor

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Uncle Dougie’s Torpedo Juice

Dr. Drink — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 05:04:20 +0000

For all of you Bloody Mary fans, especially those who like them with a hot spicy kick, if you”ve not tried Uncle Dougie”s Torpedo Juice you don”t know what you”re missing. A concentrated liquid that contains 82% fruit juice and all the heat you”ll need for an outstanding Bloody Mary.

I”ve been a fan of the stuff for quite some time. It holds up well with premium vodka, not getting overpowered or watered down. If you want some real heat, use it straight up. If you”re like me, and want a nice kick but not real hot, give this a try…

Premium Vodka
2 parts Uncle Dougie”s Torpedo Juice
2 parts Clamato Juice
Squeeze of Lime
Celery Stalk and Jalapeno Stuffed Olives as garnish

Give that a try! You can always adjust the mix to suit your own taste. I don”t feel the need to add any additional spices as the Torpedo Juice takes care of that for you.

Now I know a few folks that like a “flame thrower” when it comes to a Bloody Mary. Not to worry. For you, courtesy of Uncle Dougie…

Blow the Ballast

Premium Peppered Vodka
Uncle Dougie”s Torpedo Juice (right out of the bottle)
Skewer of Mixed Hot Peppers

If that isn’t hot enough for you, then you have no taste buds.

To the best of my knowledge, you can”t find Torpedo Juice in stores, but you can buy it directly from Uncle Dougie’s. Here’s a link.

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