proof vodka, NYE 2016, Vol. 161

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This year, enjoy a peaceful New Year’s Day brunch with friends and family. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016! For more information on proof brands visit www.proofbrands.com

the jasmine 1/4 cup loose jasmine green tea • 3 or 4 ice cubes • 750 mL proof vodka • 1/8 cup simple syrup • blackberries for garnish

Add the loose-leaf jasmine tea to the bottle of proof vodka and shake well. Steep the tea for two hours, before straining the leaves from the infused vodka. Meanwhile, chill your martini glasses in the freezer for at least half an hour. Put the ice cubes in a cocktail shaker until two-thirds full, then pour in the infusion and simple syrup (1:1 ratio sugar to water). Shake for about 15 seconds, then strain into the cold martini glasses. Garnish with blackberry skewers. OPTIONAL: top with sparkling water for bubbles

Several YEARS ago we promised you the release of proof vodka. Well, it is finally here just in time for the holiday season. Canadian prairies wheat is triple distilled with pristine spring water from the Canadian Rockies for a fresh, clean taste. proof vodka is bottled at 42% to accentuate its sparkle.  Tasting note: light citrus with subtle herbal almost floral notes, medium bodies with a hint of sweetness on the palate, warm clean finish.

proof vodka, holiday gatherings, Vol. 160

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With less than a week left before Christmas, it's time to start making your grocery list for your week of holiday parties. If you are thinking of hosting a festive brunch, or know that you will be doing a little daytime drinking, a bloody mary bar is the way to go. It frees you from standing behind the bar and allows your guests to top up their own. Set up jars of gherkins, olives, raw veggies, bread sticks, cured meats, cheese cubes, bacon strips, shrimp, hot sauces, salted snacks or anything else that you think might go with a bloody mary. For more information on proof brands visit www.proofbrands.com

the bloody mary bar 8 cups tomato juice • 2 cups proof vodka • 1/3 cup prepared horserash • 1/3 cup worcestershire sauce • ¾ cup fresh lime juice • 1 tbsp hot sauce • 2 tsp sea salt • 1 tsp black pepper • ice • assorted pickled garnishes

Stir together tomato juice, vodka, horseradish, worcestershire sauce, lime juice, hot sauce, sea salt, and pepper. Serve over ice & garnish with assorted pickle skewer.

Several YEARS ago we promised you the release of proof vodka. Well, it is finally here just in time for the holiday season.

Canadian prairies wheat is triple distilled with pristine spring water from the Canadian Rockies for a fresh, clean taste. proof vodka is bottled at 42% to accentuate its sparkle.  Tasting note: light citrus with subtle herbal almost floral notes, medium bodies with a hint of sweetness on the palate, warm clean finish.

Peace, joy and love to all!