Help Me Give The Gift Of Drunkeness: What can I infuse in these little jars? I got a case of them as a gift and I want to turn it around into another gift, little jars of infused vodka, but I have some questions, mostly about making them pretty. [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Sep 7, 2009 - 14 answers

Friends sent me two in-flight-sized bottles of alcohol: a bottle of "mint gin" and a bottle of vodka. They are of unknown age (probably at least the early 1970s, possibly even older) and most likely American provenance. They appear to be unopened. Can I die/suffer permanent injury from drinking them?
posted by Damn That Television on Aug 13, 2009 - 10 answers

[End of Summer Drinks Filter]: Scandinavian summer is quickly coming to a close, and I need some great ideas for end of summer cocktails! Looking for new and exciting instead of the usual spirit and mixer stuff. Thanks follow mefite imbibers for your advice! [more inside]
posted by Funmonkey1 on Aug 12, 2009 - 13 answers

What is this bottle of Russian liquor? And where can I get some in the US? [more inside]
posted by j.edwards on Jul 9, 2009 - 6 answers

SummerSnackFilter: In an attempt to relive certain college days, I purchased a watermelon and a handle of cheap vodka. Cut hole, insert bottle, and in 24 hours, deliciousness, right? Wrong. Can the tipsy hive mind tell me where I went wrong? And other things that I can make along these lines? [more inside]
posted by SNWidget on Jul 4, 2009 - 17 answers

Just turned 21 -- seeking advice on cocktails and rounding out my first-ever purchase of liquor. [more inside]
posted by pinsomniac on Jun 13, 2009 - 44 answers

Where can I get Wodka Gorbatschow in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by Seeba on May 21, 2009 - 6 answers

Help me find a cream-vodka pasta sauce recipe? [more inside]
posted by LN on Apr 22, 2009 - 8 answers

How long does it take to freeze vodka, and what can I do with it after that? [more inside]
posted by jaffacakerhubarb on Mar 6, 2009 - 21 answers

Would it be possible to make potato-salad vodka? [more inside]
posted by nímwunnan on Dec 2, 2008 - 14 answers

What is your favorite price point liquor of a given style and why? [more inside]
posted by Telf on Nov 3, 2008 - 74 answers

Help me become a better drinker. [more inside]
posted by charlesv on Aug 22, 2008 - 35 answers

Is it possible to get a nice bottle of vodka shipped to a friend in the US, and if so, how? [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Aug 5, 2008 - 4 answers

Perfect 1864 in the Bay Area. [more inside]
posted by convex on Jul 30, 2007 - 7 answers

What's wrong with my vodka? [more inside]
posted by bryak on Feb 27, 2007 - 15 answers

Where can I find a Moscow Mule in San Francisco, complete with obscure copper mug? IF you can answer and you're in the SF area, I'll buy you a Moscow Mule too (more inside). [more inside]
posted by soda pop on Jan 27, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm curious what it would take to make and sell a bottle of booze commercially. A new tequila or vodka for instance. What would it take to have my own bottle for sale in Albertson's (etc...) nationwide. I know Sammy Hagar wanted his own tequila and now has it, and I know some guy started Skyy vodka. Now, Sammy is clearly a $$$$$-onaire, and for all I know, so was the Skyy guy before he started. Does it take a million bucks? Or can I start small for $10,000? What kind of barriers to entry are there? Legality issues? Initial production? Production scalability? Any info would be appreciated.
posted by gummo on Jul 5, 2006 - 17 answers

Does thawing vodka decrease in alcohol content as it thaws? [more inside]
posted by Grensgeval on Nov 29, 2005 - 8 answers

Dry, veddy veddy dry... [more inside]
posted by Rothko on Aug 7, 2005 - 19 answers

Looking for a good cherry vodka recipe. [more inside]
posted by Juicylicious on Jul 27, 2005 - 8 answers

ChillFilter: At what temperature does vodka freeze? [more inside]
posted by pompomtom on Jan 17, 2005 - 21 answers

What is the shelf life of open bottles of liquor? I've read from eternal (vodka) to six months (rum). [+] [more inside]
posted by Frank Grimes on Dec 25, 2004 - 21 answers

Any vodka connoisseurs or haters around? My usual partner in booze snobbery hoboynow and I have a bit of a debate. I'm interested in pursuing vodka as my drink for the next few months but he isn't. To his taste, "tequila and whisky varietals (along with any of the more complex-tasting beverages) are more worth investigation than vodka." What are your thoughts? Also, what vodkas have you found to be the best purchase?
posted by ArcAm on Dec 13, 2004 - 35 answers

I know that there are no carbs in hard liquor (gin, vodka, etc), but why? I've been told that the carbs are burnt off in the distilling process, but I'd like to know exactly how that occurs. Weblinks are helpful.
posted by Juicylicious on May 13, 2004 - 6 answers

Smirnoff is running an ad campaign right now - Zero carbs. How can this be? Seeing how alcohol is converted from sugar, my guess is it has to interact with the body in a way similar (or equal) to carbohydrates. Can anyone shed light on this for me? [more inside]
posted by rocketman on Jan 31, 2004 - 10 answers