According to Claire Smith of Belvedere, “ becomes more viscous, richer. That means after vodka hangs out in the freezer for awhile it has a better texture. As the temperature drops, the viscosity (thickness) of a liquid increases. Here’s the thing, sticking any spirit in the freezer has its benefits. The short answer is: It depends on the liquor and the individual. It shows the customers what they can have, multiple bartenders don't have to fight for control of the freezer, and a large portion of their sales are from mixed drinks which are served with ice anyway.ĭoes it make sense to store hard liquor in the freezer? When it comes to the bar, it just makes more sense to have the alcohol out on display. There is a noticeable difference in the taste notes of smoke and oak, so it's best to leave these ones out. It doesn't make the liquor go bad in any way, but is seen as heresy and you may be shunned by friends or family.
Both are intended to be straight or on the rocks. You do not put bourbon or scotch in the freezer. When cold, the sweetness isn't as much of a smack in the face, and with fireball the flames seem to more along the lines of a smolder. When warm however, this isn't as much the case.īoth Deep Eddy Lemonade and Fireball have stronger, sweeter flavors at room temperature. When cold, Salagnac has a very similar taste to Hennessy. Those who didn't go for Remy Martin went for Salagnac. A couple that come to mind are:ĭuring the Hennessy shortage of 2017, many customers at our store had to look for alternatives. This can apply to just about any liquor, though some types of liquor have noticeable differences in taste when served warm vs cold. One overall benefit of storing any liquor in the freezer would be making it smoother on the way down - it eases any burn on the throat. Go to a place like Germany and their beer may be served at room temperature.
Think about it this way: beer can be served at room temperature or cold, but when most people (in the US) ask for a beer, they want a nice cold brew. Pour in the Topo Chico, and serve.This mostly comes down to personal preference. Add the lime wedge and serrano pepper, and stir briskly with a spoon or chopstick. Thank you, Deep Eddy.ģ parts (2¼ ounces) Deep Eddy Ruby Red VodkaĢ parts (1½ ounces) Topo Chico Mineral Waterįill a highball glass with ice. Better still, the drink tastes great with Tex-Mex food. The name rolls off the tongue, and improves with a solid Texas drawl. Despite several test drinks beginning to take effect, it was easy enough to say Ruby Red Dog. With the red grapefruit, I thought Red Dog, but that cocktail name was taken. Deep Eddy has a similar drink called the Southbound Greyhound, but it sounds too Austin, so I riffed on the dog theme. Vodka mixed with grapefruit juice is called a Greyhound, and when the rim of the glass is salted it's called a Salty Dog. The serrano was superior, but overly spicy for the drink, so I cut the strip to an inch-long piece. The drink needed one more touch, so I took a cue from Absolut Texas and compared a long strip of serrano pepper with a strip of jalapeno. The drink with 2 parts of Topo was perfect.Ī squeeze of lime was too much, so I just dropped in a wedge of lime (unsqueezed), and banged it around a little with ice. This bubbly water livens up any cocktail-other than a gin fizz-much better than neutral club soda.ĭeep Eddy Grapefruit needed more dilution than just a splash, so I lined up glasses with 3 parts of vodka and different amounts of Topo Chico. The first thing was to ditch the club soda and introduce Topo Chico Mineral Water from Mexico. Nothing wrong with that, but it seemed to have more potential. That actually worked pretty well, but it's like drinking vodka and sucking on a lime and a grapefruit peel all at the same time. The label told me to add a splash of club soda and squeeze of lime. It's infused with real Texas grapefruit, and that's exactly what it tastes like. Sweet Tea is popular, but the award-winning bottle is Ruby Red Grapefruit Flavored Vodka. Two flavored vodkas from Texas stand out, both by Deep Eddy in Austin. There's a shelf-load of other Texan vodkas, like Dripping Springs, Lonestar, or Houston's own Dash if you want a different taste or price.įoreigners have taken note, as the cucumber- and serrano-infused Absolut Texas Vodka is selling like prime smoked brisket at Spec's. Nobody predicted that Texas would be a powerhouse of vodka-makers, but unless you're fashion-conscious, grabbing a liter of Tito's Handmade Vodka in the liquor store is always the best choice.
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