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10/04/2011 National Vodka Day Cherry Vodka

Source of Recipe

Bichonpawz


Recipe Introduction

Get your cocktail shakers ready - October 4th is National Vodka Day and vodka is more popular than ever, especially in the flavored category. An industry leader in the growing flavored vodka category, Three Olives Vodka and its 18 flavors have paved the way for newer brands to follow suit, with a number of established and up-and-coming brands introducing new flavors and flavor lines in recent months. To continue to stay ahead of the curve, Three-O is breaking away from traditional flavors, such as offering the first Root Beer flavor, as well as conceptual concoctions including Bubble, Rangtang and the latest addition, Purple, featuring the flavor of frozen crushed grapes. According to Nielsen, flavored vodkas are growing at six times the rate of unflavored vodkas, and for Three-O, these seriously fun and flirty flavors are truly palatable. "Three Olives remains one step ahead of the competition by concocting innovative flavor offerings and appealing to the tastes of our fans," said Kensey Davis, Senior Marketing Manager for Three Olives Vodka. "This isn't about PR value. The flavored vodka category is revolutionizing the vodka industry - this is a new trend that is here to stay

List of Ingredients

HOME COOKIN’ 10/04/2011 National Vodka Day Cherry Vodka



Cherry Vodka


2.5 Cups of Cherries
12.7 ounces of Vodka
5 ounces of Simple Syrup*
2-6 drops of Lemon extract

Simple Syrup

• One part water
• Two parts sugar


Recipe



On medium heat—slowly heat the mixture of water and sugar—stirring frequently to ensure the mixture doesn’t boil. When the sugar is completely dissolved remove from heat and put aside.

(If possible use a double boiler—it is easier).

The mixture can be sealed and kept for several months. You can also use Brown sugar or a Light colored honey in place of sugar


Vodka Cherry preparation


• In a quart jar, add cherries that have been pitted and cut in half.

• Add vodka and water to cover cherries

• Tightly cover contents in jar and let cherries soak for 2-3 weeks

• SHAKE DAILY !!

• Filter the contents thru cheesecloth first, then thru a coffee filter.

• Add the Simple syrup and lemon extract to the remaining filtered liquid

• Top off with distilled water bringing the total volume to 25.4 ounces.