Vodka

Infam0us · 27 Feb 2010 at 16:46

Thanks for the suggestions guys, I see what you mean. I need to get some equally high end stuff to mix it with, I just tried some of it straight and never tasted vodka that is as nice

kinger88 · 27 Feb 2010 at 16:54

Just straight shots! Best way to enjoy vodka. Played a drinking game with an Ukrainian (bad idea) where you had a shot then got under the table and back to you chair. Dont think ive ever been that drunk before! But if its good stuff, drink it with just ice.

Strife212 · 27 Feb 2010 at 16:56

If its good vodka drink it neat

JAMAL · 27 Feb 2010 at 16:57

Don't fanny about mixing it, just drink it in shots. Responsibly of course!

xBLiNG · 27 Feb 2010 at 17:08

You would make a lot of people mad if you mixed it with cheap stuff! lol.

Glaucus · 27 Feb 2010 at 17:16

If it's proper vodka, straight served ice cold, but not with ice as that waters it down. Just straight from the freezer.

OpenToSuggestions · 27 Feb 2010 at 17:21

jr1104 said:
As above, just drink it properly. No point in getting an expensive bottle of proper Russian vodka to then have it with Red Bull or something.

This.
I put Smirnoff in coke or whatever, because it is a cheap crappy vodka.

If you put your fancy vodka in a mixer like this, you may as well be using tesco value.

Luke · 27 Feb 2010 at 17:52

Russian Standard is being mentioned but have we worked out what the OP has?
I find the French stuff like Grey Goose or Polish such as Belvedere is far nicer than most Russian Vodka.
Mind you, now I can't drink at all anymore I'm looking longingly at my rather decent vodka collection

If you want an alternative option rather than drinking suggestions, Skittles Vodka.

deus3x · 27 Feb 2010 at 17:53

I drink it chilled without ice, i normally leave in the freezer until its as cold as i can get before it goes slush. Then drink

dekez · 27 Feb 2010 at 18:01

Freezer, shots, juice chaser if you need something for the taste.

Glaucus · 27 Feb 2010 at 18:04

emailiscrap said:
I find the French stuff like Grey Goose or Polish such as Belvedere is far nicer than most Russian Vodka.

I like WYBOROWA, I still haven't got round ot trying Grey Goose. I must do.

bmi92 · 27 Feb 2010 at 18:36

simulatorman said:
A chilled bottle, frosted glasses and some company. Nothing else, why ruin vodka.

This man speaks the truth.

Infam0us · 27 Feb 2010 at 18:48

emailiscrap said:
Russian Standard is being mentioned but have we worked out what the OP has?
I find the French stuff like Grey Goose or Polish such as Belvedere is far nicer than most Russian Vodka.
Mind you, now I can't drink at all anymore I'm looking longingly at my rather decent vodka collection

If you want an alternative option rather than drinking suggestions, Skittles Vodka.

Its this

http://www.waitrosewine.com/230587726/Product.aspx

So I should chill it for a while and then drink it neat? Seems to be the general consensus ... I shall report back later

Lopéz · 27 Feb 2010 at 18:53

Russian Standard has only been promoted heavily in the UK for the last few years. I picked a bottle up in Croatia a few years ago, it's very nice.
The nicest Vodka I've tried I got in Estonia, no idea what it's called and never bothered translating the Cyrillic

Drink neat, or with ice if you want to take the edge off.

PapaLazaru · 27 Feb 2010 at 19:01

Infam0us said:
Just picked myself up a litre of proper Russian Vodka, any suggestions on what drinks to make out of it? I've got some Coke and energy drinks and some Skittles but was wondering what else can be done with it

Freezer for 2 hours then shoot it neat.

Just went to Sainsburys, they got Russian Standard on special at a tenner a bottle.

Just bought 3.

My favourite by a mile is Finlandia though.

Paramount · 27 Feb 2010 at 19:03

I put a bottle of vodka in the freezer once and it froze. It was budget vodka. Does this mean it wasn't vodka?

OpenToSuggestions · 27 Feb 2010 at 19:04

Paramount said:
I put a bottle of vodka in the freezer once and it froze. It was budget vodka. Does this mean it wasn't vodka?

Means it was vodka, but cheap Vodka with other rubbish in there.

Glaucus · 27 Feb 2010 at 19:06

Paramount said:
I put a bottle of vodka in the freezer once and it froze. It was budget vodka. Does this mean it wasn't vodka?

It must have been very low alcohol content.
40% vodka should freeze at -27c

TipTop · 27 Feb 2010 at 19:08

Kahlúa and cream is amazing. Tia maria and milk is also really tasty.

PapaLazaru · 27 Feb 2010 at 19:12

TipTop said:
Kahlúa and cream is amazing. Tia maria and milk is also really tasty.

You had better be a lady.