On October 4th, celebrate National Vodka Day with cocktails from American-Made SKYY Vodka, SKYY Infusions Moscato Grape and SKYY Infusions Blood Orange. Highlighting unique flavors and mixology trends, these recipes are a great reason to pick up your shakers this Friday. Cheers!
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The Mint Condition
Created by Mixologist Otis Florence of Pouring Ribbons in New York City
2 oz. SKYY Infusions Moscato Grape
.5 oz. Aperol
.5 oz. Lime juice
.5 oz. Simple syrup
1 large sprig of mint leaves
1.5 oz. Soda water
In cocktail shaker, add all ingredients except for soda water but do not muddle. Add in ice and hard shake. Double strain into a martini glass. Top with soda water and garnish with a cucumber.
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Apres Ski
Created by Rael Petit of Mulberry Project
2 oz. SKYY Infusions Blood Orange
6 oz. hot apple cider
Nutmeg
cinnamon stick garnish
Combine ingredients in a snifter glass. Sprinkle with nutmeg and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
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The Black Forest
Created by Rael Petit of Mulberry Project
1.5 oz SKYY Vodka
.5 oz agave syrup
Half a lemon
4 blackberries
Prosecco
Muddle the blackberries in a shaker. Add SKYY Vodka and agave syrup and shake to combine. Strain into a champagne flute and top with Prosecco. Garnish with a lemon twist.
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The Ultimate Martini
3 oz. chilled SKYY Vodka
Hint of Cinzano Extra Dry Vermouth
Fill shaker with ice, add SKYY Vodak and a drop of vermouth. Shake fast and furious. Pour into a chilled martini glass and garnish with an olive or lemon twist.
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