food/snacks that complement vodka

[K1052]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Farang

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: jiggahertz

Originally posted by: Fmr12B
Vodka is a neutral spirit, it shold taste like nothing and be flavorless.


A pointless stupid event but maybe you can get the ladies hammered and get some tail.

I never understood why people hold tastings for tasteless spirits.

to get cocked.

v. cocked, cock·ing, cocks
v.tr.
1. To set the hammer of (a firearm) in a position ready for firing.
2. To set (a device, such as a camera shutter) in a position ready for use.
3. To tilt or turn up or to one side, usually in a jaunty or alert manner: cocked an eyebrow in response to a silly question.
4. To raise in preparation to throw or hit: cocked the bat before swinging at the pitch.
v.intr.
1. To set the hammer of a firearm in a position ready for firing.
2. To turn or stick up.
3. To strut; swagger.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=cocked

Definition #3?

 

[jiggahertz]

Originally posted by: Adam8281

SECRET!:
The way to get really good vodka is buy the cheap stuff (like Ivanabich) and filter it through a Brita system two or three times.
Tastes much better than the expensive brands and overall it costs less.

If it's that easy, why don't the cheap vodka manufacturers do it themselves?

The cost of the brita filters + the time involved negates a lot of the savings.

 

[destrekor]

Originally posted by: shortylickens
Obvious answer is caviar but most people dont like it.

Really, anything. Good vodka should have no taste. It can go with anything.

SECRET!:
The way to get really good vodka is buy the cheap stuff (like Ivanabich) and filter it through a Brita system two or three times.
Tastes much better than the expensive brands and overall it costs less.

That's a way to turn a $10 bottle of vodka into a $15-30 bottle of vodka, but I guarantee that will not touch vodkas that cost more than $50/750ml.

Don't consider something like Grey Goose to really be a top-shelf vodka. It's decent, but not worth the cost. So you might get something cheap to rival Grey Goose, but in the end, you didn't accomplish all that much.
Only thing separating most vodkas under $30 is the smoothness and lack of impurities. Filtering a cheap vodka will remove the impurities and make it a little smoother, but you're not changing the fact that it's still a cheap vodka. Making it smoother really isn't accomplishing all that much unless you are going for shots or mixing.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: K1052

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Farang

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: jiggahertz

Originally posted by: Fmr12B
Vodka is a neutral spirit, it shold taste like nothing and be flavorless.


A pointless stupid event but maybe you can get the ladies hammered and get some tail.

I never understood why people hold tastings for tasteless spirits.

to get cocked.

v. cocked, cock·ing, cocks
v.tr.
1. To set the hammer of (a firearm) in a position ready for firing.
2. To set (a device, such as a camera shutter) in a position ready for use.
3. To tilt or turn up or to one side, usually in a jaunty or alert manner: cocked an eyebrow in response to a silly question.
4. To raise in preparation to throw or hit: cocked the bat before swinging at the pitch.
v.intr.
1. To set the hammer of a firearm in a position ready for firing.
2. To turn or stick up.
3. To strut; swagger.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=cocked

Definition #3?

If you'd like. :evil:

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: destrekor

Originally posted by: shortylickens
Obvious answer is caviar but most people dont like it.

Really, anything. Good vodka should have no taste. It can go with anything.

SECRET!:
The way to get really good vodka is buy the cheap stuff (like Ivanabich) and filter it through a Brita system two or three times.
Tastes much better than the expensive brands and overall it costs less.

That's a way to turn a $10 bottle of vodka into a $15-30 bottle of vodka, but I guarantee that will not touch vodkas that cost more than $50/750ml.

Don't consider something like Grey Goose to really be a top-shelf vodka. It's decent, but not worth the cost. So you might get something cheap to rival Grey Goose, but in the end, you didn't accomplish all that much.
Only thing separating most vodkas under $30 is the smoothness and lack of impurities. Filtering a cheap vodka will remove the impurities and make it a little smoother, but you're not changing the fact that it's still a cheap vodka. Making it smoother really isn't accomplishing all that much unless you are going for shots or mixing.

Grey Goose seems to be a fad anyway. I like Stoli or will go belvedere if I need a fancy bottle to "impress" others. Hell, costco vodka is pretty good for the price.

 

[shocksyde]

I highly recommend everyone try Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka. Holy hell is it delicious.

 

[Turin39789]

I don't know, fire up the easy bake oven and make some snacks? Little pink flower shaped cookies? Spaghetti-O's? Snack-Paks? Fruit Roll ups?

What else do 4 year old girls like to eat?

 

[compuwiz1]

Shopska salad!

I have actually partied with some Bulgarians and this is nice to eat while drinking Vodka.

 

[destrekor]

Originally posted by: Kelvrick

Originally posted by: destrekor

Originally posted by: shortylickens
Obvious answer is caviar but most people dont like it.

Really, anything. Good vodka should have no taste. It can go with anything.

SECRET!:
The way to get really good vodka is buy the cheap stuff (like Ivanabich) and filter it through a Brita system two or three times.
Tastes much better than the expensive brands and overall it costs less.

That's a way to turn a $10 bottle of vodka into a $15-30 bottle of vodka, but I guarantee that will not touch vodkas that cost more than $50/750ml.

Don't consider something like Grey Goose to really be a top-shelf vodka. It's decent, but not worth the cost. So you might get something cheap to rival Grey Goose, but in the end, you didn't accomplish all that much.
Only thing separating most vodkas under $30 is the smoothness and lack of impurities. Filtering a cheap vodka will remove the impurities and make it a little smoother, but you're not changing the fact that it's still a cheap vodka. Making it smoother really isn't accomplishing all that much unless you are going for shots or mixing.

Grey Goose seems to be a fad anyway. I like Stoli or will go belvedere if I need a fancy bottle to "impress" others. Hell, costco vodka is pretty good for the price.

Yeah I've heard that about the Costco vodka, but sadly Ohio Costco's don't sell liquor, only beer and wine. Been wanting to try it.
And yeah, Grey Goose has some damn good marketing and for some reason gets a lot of attention. I hope it's a fad. It's like Smirnoff. Yeah, it's great for mixing, but that's it. And I'll always go for Absolut or Svedka for mixing, with Absolut also more geared toward better shots. Svedka a great cheap mixer that is smoother than Smirnoff.

Belvedere I still haven't had the chance to try but have heard great things about it. It's definitely supposed to be a good premium vodka from what I've heard about it.

And Stolichnya is always a safe bet.

 

[Oyeve]

Originally posted by: destrekor

Originally posted by: shortylickens
Obvious answer is caviar but most people dont like it.

Really, anything. Good vodka should have no taste. It can go with anything.

SECRET!:
The way to get really good vodka is buy the cheap stuff (like Ivanabich) and filter it through a Brita system two or three times.
Tastes much better than the expensive brands and overall it costs less.

That's a way to turn a $10 bottle of vodka into a $15-30 bottle of vodka, but I guarantee that will not touch vodkas that cost more than $50/750ml.

Don't consider something like Grey Goose to really be a top-shelf vodka. It's decent, but not worth the cost. So you might get something cheap to rival Grey Goose, but in the end, you didn't accomplish all that much.
Only thing separating most vodkas under $30 is the smoothness and lack of impurities. Filtering a cheap vodka will remove the impurities and make it a little smoother, but you're not changing the fact that it's still a cheap vodka. Making it smoother really isn't accomplishing all that much unless you are going for shots or mixing.

Grey Goose is crap. "French" vodka owned by a Japanese company. I only drink Stoli when I drink vodka, and for gin its Gordons.

 

[destrekor]

Originally posted by: shocksyde
I highly recommend everyone try Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka. Holy hell is it delicious.

I haven't had the chance the try the Double Espresso, but my sister got me the Espresso variety (which is just the flavored vodka), and damn it is awesome.
How I drink it:
straight from the freezer, with two shots shaken over ice, served in a glass. Great to sip on.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: jiggahertz

Originally posted by: Fmr12B
Vodka is a neutral spirit, it shold taste like nothing and be flavorless.


A pointless stupid event but maybe you can get the ladies hammered and get some tail.

I never understood why people hold tastings for tasteless spirits.

to get cocked.

To get some cock?

 

[dbk]

just get some mixers

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: jiggahertz

Originally posted by: Fmr12B
Vodka is a neutral spirit, it shold taste like nothing and be flavorless.


A pointless stupid event but maybe you can get the ladies hammered and get some tail.

I never understood why people hold tastings for tasteless spirits.

to get cocked.

To get some cock?

if you say so. :Q

 

[dakels]

Originally posted by: shortylickens
Obvious answer is caviar but most people dont like it.

Really, anything. Good vodka should have no taste. It can go with anything.

SECRET!:
The way to get really good vodka is buy the cheap stuff (like Ivanabich) and filter it through a Brita system two or three times.
Tastes much better than the expensive brands and overall it costs less.

Really? I never heard of that but then again I don't usually stray too far from beer and wine. I always got wicked headaches from cheap vodka and preferred premium vodkas. That's a neat trick if it works.

 

[destrekor]

Originally posted by: Oyeve

Originally posted by: destrekor

Originally posted by: shortylickens
Obvious answer is caviar but most people dont like it.

Really, anything. Good vodka should have no taste. It can go with anything.

SECRET!:
The way to get really good vodka is buy the cheap stuff (like Ivanabich) and filter it through a Brita system two or three times.
Tastes much better than the expensive brands and overall it costs less.

That's a way to turn a $10 bottle of vodka into a $15-30 bottle of vodka, but I guarantee that will not touch vodkas that cost more than $50/750ml.

Don't consider something like Grey Goose to really be a top-shelf vodka. It's decent, but not worth the cost. So you might get something cheap to rival Grey Goose, but in the end, you didn't accomplish all that much.
Only thing separating most vodkas under $30 is the smoothness and lack of impurities. Filtering a cheap vodka will remove the impurities and make it a little smoother, but you're not changing the fact that it's still a cheap vodka. Making it smoother really isn't accomplishing all that much unless you are going for shots or mixing.

Grey Goose is crap. "French" vodka owned by a Japanese company. I only drink Stoli when I drink vodka, and for gin its Gordons.

Yeah, Gordons gin is pretty good, but I also like Beefeater's, and like Tanqueray and Bombay Sapphire more. I :heart: gin.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: jiggahertz

Originally posted by: Adam8281

SECRET!:
The way to get really good vodka is buy the cheap stuff (like Ivanabich) and filter it through a Brita system two or three times.
Tastes much better than the expensive brands and overall it costs less.

If it's that easy, why don't the cheap vodka manufacturers do it themselves?

The cost of the brita filters + the time involved negates a lot of the savings.

Tested on Mythbusters, the expert taster pretty much nailed the cheap vodka from unfiltered as worst to 10x filtered as better, but still not as high as a quality vodka.

I fall into the camp that believes quality vodka is a waste of money and that if you're spending that much on booze, it should be something that has a real flavor to it.

 

[Howard]

http://www.cookingforengineers.com/recipe/132/Gravlax

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: jiggahertz

Originally posted by: Adam8281

SECRET!:
The way to get really good vodka is buy the cheap stuff (like Ivanabich) and filter it through a Brita system two or three times.
Tastes much better than the expensive brands and overall it costs less.

If it's that easy, why don't the cheap vodka manufacturers do it themselves?

The cost of the brita filters + the time involved negates a lot of the savings.

Tested on Mythbusters, the expert taster pretty much nailed the cheap vodka from unfiltered as worst to 10x filtered as better, but still not as high as a quality vodka.

I fall into the camp that believes quality vodka is a waste of money and that if you're spending that much on booze, it should be something that has a real flavor to it.

BBBBut, spending more on less is the American way!

 

[shortylickens]

Originally posted by: Adam8281

SECRET!:
The way to get really good vodka is buy the cheap stuff (like Ivanabich) and filter it through a Brita system two or three times.
Tastes much better than the expensive brands and overall it costs less.

If it's that easy, why don't the cheap vodka manufacturers do it themselves?

Fair question.
They are going for maximum profit margin.
Those extra steps on millions of gallons would cost them a ton of money.
Yes you still have to pay for the Brita filter and jug, but it will last a long time and overall be a little cheaper than buying the expensive stuff.

Incidentally, my favorite brand is Belvedere. It was good stuff when I didnt know about the filtering trick.
Now I find it easier to buy cheap crap. The reason I started doing it was because I had a Brita system sitting around collecting dust. I already had a built-in filter underneath the sink when an Uncle gave me the Brita. It sat around until I heard about the Vodka filtering and now I love it.
Still on my first filter.

 

[destrekor]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: jiggahertz

Originally posted by: Adam8281

SECRET!:
The way to get really good vodka is buy the cheap stuff (like Ivanabich) and filter it through a Brita system two or three times.
Tastes much better than the expensive brands and overall it costs less.

If it's that easy, why don't the cheap vodka manufacturers do it themselves?

The cost of the brita filters + the time involved negates a lot of the savings.

Tested on Mythbusters, the expert taster pretty much nailed the cheap vodka from unfiltered as worst to 10x filtered as better, but still not as high as a quality vodka.

I fall into the camp that believes quality vodka is a waste of money and that if you're spending that much on booze, it should be something that has a real flavor to it.

I dunno. It can be a waste of money, but really only if you use it wrong.
If you are mixing it or taking shots, stick to something cheaper. Stolichnya, Absolut, Three Olives, Vox, and a few others. Or, choose those same brands if you are drinking straight but going for mere mass consumption and not sipping.

Anything more costly, and you better me either making premium vodka martinis, or 'martinis' that are entirely single vodka and are being consumed for the subtleties of the vodka.
Really though, you gotta have some money if you are going that route. Otherwise, yeah, drink something that has more pronounced flavors.

 

[Crusty]

Originally posted by: shortylickens
Obvious answer is caviar but most people dont like it.

Really, anything. Good vodka should have no taste. It can go with anything.

SECRET!:
The way to get really good vodka is buy the cheap stuff (like Ivanabich) and filter it through a Brita system two or three times.
Tastes much better than the expensive brands and overall it costs less.

I've personally done this(with Skol) and compared it to Grey Goose and could definitely tell that it improved... but by the time you are done filtering you've gotta buy a new filter and then on top of all the time that it actually takes to filter a handle of vodka 7-10 times totally outweighs the benefit of just buying decent vodka. Especially since the final product is nowhere near Grey Goose quality, and more like Smirnoff quality(which is still a huge step up for Skol).

 

[OCGuy]

Originally posted by: shortylickens
Obvious answer is caviar but most people dont like it.

Really, anything. Good vodka should have no taste. It can go with anything.

SECRET!:
The way to get really good vodka is buy the cheap stuff (like Ivanabich) and filter it through a Brita system two or three times.
Tastes much better than the expensive brands and overall it costs less.

No.

 

[KeithTalent]

Eh, whatever, I like Grey Goose.

KT

 

[MaxDepth]

I've been to a tequila tasting event where they paired the different levels with dishes.
You'd get a shot, then a mixed drink along with a small dish (of food).

Funny, after what I think amounted to seven shots (counting the mixed drinks) I wasn't hammered. And I certainly didn't have a hangover the next day.


So with vodka, I'd guess you'd want to go with some US and small european distilleries as your flights. Also think communion cup size (no, not that big honkin Catholic chalise, but what the Baptists drink their grape juice out of) instead of shot glass size. As for food parings, I'd guess you'd see some big differences in tastes if you paired them with savory cheeses.

that is...if you really want to have a tasting party and just an easy way to get drunk and have an orgy.