Brand choice of Vodka

[starbuck]

I'm gonna get so smashed this weekend. I'm going to crash myself into the ground like a terrorist in a private jet.

I want to get smashed too, but I can't because I'm on antibiotics

Oh well...probably for the best.

[IndiReloaded]

The best vodka I ever had was in this beautiful clear bottle with a winter blue snow scene on it. All in Russian, so I had to take their word is was vodka. Was very smooth. Dont know the brand, tho I would recognize the bottle.

[lovesjoyajm]

I actually don't like the taste of straight vodka. It sure does make a great Caesar though. Caesar's are like bloody marys.....but a whole lot better.

Straight genuine mexican tequila or mezcal (sp?) is actually pretty awesome, and the only thing I like straight.

Agreed. I love tequila. Vodka is meh... needs a mixer.

And, about the soaking of the fruit in vodka, do you get drunk off eating the fruit? Or do you drink it with the fruit in it, like a vodka-y sangria?

[lovesjoyajm]

It depends on what you're doing with it. We keep two vodkas at my house, both in the fridge. Grey Goose for martinis and Stoli or Absolut (whatever's on sale at Sam's Club) for mixed drinks. Grey Goose is wasted on a vodka tonic, but it's worth it in a martini.

I'm pretty sure we can't buy alcohol in Sam's Club here.

When I was in NM I was refused alcohol (a 6-pack) at a gas station because I have a vertical driver's license. It says "Under 21 until 2006". I'm 24. Give me a break. Luckily the bartender was lenient.

[IndiReloaded]

And, about the soaking of the fruit in vodka, do you get drunk off eating the fruit? Or do you drink it with the fruit in it, like a vodka-y sangria?

Oh gosh, yes. This is an old english thing: google 'rum toff'. I'm sure its in most other cultures as well. A way to preserve fruit (and get drunk).

[lovesjoyajm]

Oh, like Pims!

[IndiReloaded]

If you want a good Vodka with nice authentic taste go for Russian Standard

This looked like the writing on the bottle I had, but it was a beautiful 3d image of an outdoor snow environment. Like the Grey Goose bottle, but not.

[bluesummer]

Mmmmm, fruit soaked in alcohol. My friend makes some delicious nectarines that he soaks in rum, grills on the barbeque, and then puts in his sangria. Yum-o.

[Sanctuary]

I had a pretty good lychee martini once at a Japanese place.

[Petit Papillon]

Chopin Vodka is amazing. It is also 47 bucks for a small bottle here .

WHAT? In Poland You can have 4 x 0,7l bottles of it Poor You :/

[IndiReloaded]

Its like Mexico. You can buy a full size Bacardi for $7 there.

[Only-virgins]

Smirnoff is by far the worst Vodka I ever had. I hate it. Anyways, those of you complaing about Vodka sucking straight up....NO SHIT! ....I wouldn't ever drink it straight up...maybe a shot for a occasion with people.

[bluesummer]

There are people that drink it straight. Like Russians.

[IndiReloaded]

I've gone drinking with Russians. After a few, they will drink antifreeze and live to tell about it, so that's not saying much.

[lilly1185]

I can not solo-shot any alcohol. I have a gag reflex that resolves me to sipping it. And that, my friends, is no good.

I am a little sad to see my favourite vodkas aren't on here; being Stoli's or Skyy.