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Stoli: You Had Me at Cherri

Posted on November 30, 2010 | 1 Comment

Stoli Vodka’s newest release comes in the form of Wild Cherri flavor. First thought that crossed my mind upon the reveal of this new spirit; It’s pretty cool to pop open a bottle for review that so closely spells out my name on the label. Just dropping one letter from the Cherri and I could have fudged to all my friends at Christmas that this bottle was a personalized gift from Stoli to me to them. Alas…

Aroma: No burn, light sweetness, tart cherry. Plump cherry feel in the nose. Makes the mouth water a bit in anticipation. Hint of familiar Stoli Vodka aroma in the faintest follow through – buttery roundness. By the way, if you haven’t tried Stoli as a solid vodka for your liquor cabinet for mixing cocktails or drinking in a straight up martini, it’s high time you did. Value priced, quality spirit with long standing reputation. Try it.

Taste: All cherry no doubt. Not quite biting into fresh cherry, but rather something edgier. Hint of cough syrup flavor reflection, but not saccharine style or powdery burn like some flavored vodkas manage in their infusion approach. Cough syrup likeness is more of an association of familiarity rather than spot on resemblance of the actual taste. The flavor is well executed. Does not leave poor or sticky aftertaste. Instead the flavor leaves the palate subtly, priming the taste buds for another sip.

Stoli Wild Cherry Cosmo – recipe courtesy Stoli, photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 parts Stoli Wild Cherri

3/4 part Triple Sec

1/2 part Fresh Lime Juice

1/2 part Cranberry Juice

Lime Wheel & Skewered Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill thoroughly. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with skewered cherry and lime. Notation: Nice inoffensive drink. Plays lightly on the tongue. Easy to mix. Not too sweet.

Flavored vodkas do have their place in the market. They are easy mixers and even easier to create mini drinks otherwise known as shots or shot-tails. These mini mixers are the corner bar Friday and Saturday night staples and Girls Night Out go to shots.

Cherri Haze – created by Cheri Loughlin, photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

3/4 part Stoli Wild Cherri Vodka

1/2 part Frangelico

Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into shot glass. Drop maraschino cherry in center. Shoot or sip being mindful of the cherry soaking at the bottom of the drink.

Stoli Wild Cherri Vodka sample for review courtesy representatives of William Grant & Sons, Ltd. All opinions, reviews and spirits’ coverage contained within are the personal opinion and decision of Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist. Find Stoli on Facebook and Twitter for promotional events, contests and cocktails.

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Tagged Cosmo, Frangelico, Shot-tails, Stoli Vodka, Stoli Wild Cherri

Monday Night Football Kickoff Cocktails

Posted on September 27, 2010 | Leave a comment

If you listen closely in the distance the constant buzz and commotion of a fan base simmering with enthusiasm for the love of football can be heard before the first leaf of fall drops from the trees. Love of football begins with small towns and little leagues to Friday night high school cross town rivalries and continues through college and beyond. Living for the weekend isn’t just a saying when football season begins. It makes Monday a little more bearable when the work week rolls around too. Thank goodness for that little thing called Monday night football.

Go Team! – created by Joel Meister, Chicago

2 Lime Wedges

5 – 8 Mint Leaves

1/2 ounce Simple Syrup

1 ounce Stolichnaya Vanil Vodka

1 ounce Stolichnay Ohranj Vodka

1/2 ounce Midori Melon Liqueur

Club Soda

Muddle lime wedges and mint leaves with simple syrup in bottom of mixing glass. Add ice, vodkas and liqueur. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into highball glass over fresh ice. Top with club soda.

Chicago Sour – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

2 parts Effen Cherry Vodka

1 part Simple Syrup

3/4 part Fresh Lemon Juice

1 Egg White – optional

3 drops Angostura Bitters

Skewered Maraschino Cherries Garnish

Place liquids (and optional egg white if including) in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake thoroughly until frothy. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Add bitters to top of drink. Garnish with skewer of maraschino cherries. Pasteurized Egg Beaters can be used in place of fresh egg whites if desired.

Green Sneaker

2 parts Vodka

1/2 part Melon Liqueur

1/2 part Triple Sec

1/2 part Orange Juice

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass or strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with orange wedge.

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Putting the Squeeze on the Traditional Fuzzy Navel

Posted on May 28, 2010 | Leave a comment

Fuzzy Navel - photo property of Cheri Loughlin

The Fuzzy Navel is a long standing favorite in the long list of popular drinks, cocktails and shot recipes. The easily made three ingredient recipe takes little time to prepare, flavors out sweetly and tip-toes the line of sexy summer sippers. It also lands itself within the family of New England Highballs somewhere between the Screwdriver, Sex on the Beach and the Woo Woo by way of give and take of a few ingredients. Build this classic with plain vodka, peach schnapps and purchased orange juice for the quickest build or venture toward an updated, fuller flavor with squeeze of fresh and dash of bitters.

Fuzzy Navel – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

1-3/4 ounce Stoli Peachik

1/2 ounce DeKuyper Peach Schnapps

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice (approximately 2 small oranges)

2 Dashes Classic Bitters

Fresh Lemon Twist Garnish

Fill highball glass with ice. Add vodka and liqueur. Top with fresh squeezed orange juice. Add healthy dashes of bitters. Garnish with fresh lemon twist over top to glean essential oils.

Peach flavored vodka gives added dimension to the already called for peach schnapps in this classic. Fresh squeezed orange juice might seem like extra effort, but well worth the additional step. Fresh squeezed juice comes across lighter with fuller flavor than bottled juice. Bitters zap the teeniest bit of edge off of sweet while bringing extra flavor layering to the table.