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The wait is over...

Updated: May 15

ORKNEY VODKA IS HERE!


After a longer than expected launch, our brand new vodka is now available in stores and online.



As a versatile spirit, vodka is commonly used in cocktails, but tonic drinks have become more popular in recent years.



Classic cocktail ideas for you to try at home!


Moscow Mule


Ingredients

  • 50ml Orkney Vodka

  • crushed ice

  • 150-200ml ginger beer

  • few dashes of ginger bitters

  • sprig of mint and wedge of lime to serve


Method

  • STEP 1 - Pour the vodka into a metal mug, julep tin or tumbler. Load up ¾ full with crushed ice, then fill to the top with the ginger beer and stir gently to combine. Add a few dashes of ginger bitters. Serve with a sprig of mint to garnish and the lime to squeeze over.



 


Lemon Drop

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp white caster sugar

  • zest of ½ a lemon

  • 50ml vodka

  • 25ml triple sec

  • 25ml lemon juice

  • handful of ice


Method

  • STEP 1 - Put 1 martini glass in the fridge to chill. Mix the white caster sugar with the finely grated zest of the lemon, and set aside.

  • STEP 2 - Pour the vodka into a cocktail shaker and add the triple sec, lemon juice and a handful of ice. Shake really well until the outside of the shaker feels cold.

  • STEP 3 - Dip the rim of the chilled glass in water, shake off the excess then dip into the sugar and lemon zest mix.

  • STEP 4 - Strain the contents of the shaker into your prepared glass and enjoy.


 


Appletini

Ingredients

  • 50ml Orkney Vodka

  • 50ml cloudy apple juice

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp maple syrup

  • a slice of apple, to serve


Method

  • STEP 1 - Shake the vodka, cloudy apple juice, lemon juice and maple syrup in an ice-filled shaker until the outside of the shaker feels very cold.

  • STEP 2 - Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a slice of apple.



 


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