Crystal Head Vodka Interactive Tasting Event
On Wednesday, June 23, 2014, Crystal Head Vodka hosted an intimate interactive brand experience at Cherry in New York City. The event featured signature cocktails from Mixologist, Warren Hode, paired with small bites such as sushi, lobster tacos, and dumplings.
While at the event, guests had the opportunity to get a cocktail crafted just for them. After a couple questions and a couple minutes, Warren whipped up a spiffy specialty cocktail. The vodka was very smooth and blended well with all sorts of juices and spirits, such as sake. The taste was light on the nose with hints of vanilla gently making its way around. A slight kick when it first hits the palate, but it mellows quickly into a smooth offering. There is a slight peppery kick at the end. The presentation of the event was excellent! Plus, who doesn’t love a skull shaped bottle?
Recipes
HEAD MOJO
Ingredients:
1 1⁄2 oz. Crystal Head Vodka
2 oz. soda
2 fresh mint sprigs lime wheels
2 tbsp. coarse sugar (to taste)
Directions:
Rub rim of glass with lime and dip into coarse sugar. Muddle mint sprigs, lime wheels and coarse sugar in bottom of glass. Then add ice and Crystal Head. Stir well then top with soda.
Garnish:
Sprig of fresh mint and lime wheels
CRYSTAL COSMO
Ingredients:
1 1⁄2 oz. Crystal Head Vodka
3⁄4 oz. cranberry juice
1⁄2 oz. premium orange liqueur
1⁄2 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice lemon peel
Directions:
Add Crystal Head, cranberry juice, orange liqueur and lime juice in a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice. Shake vigorously then strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish:
Lemon peel
Photo credit: SirShane Miller (http://www.sirshanemiller.com)
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