I will admit that I’m a tried-and-true Russian vodka fan, though I’ve not been able to find one In that’s organic, and it kinda sucks that it comes all the way from Russia, of course. Every time a make a drink I can’t help but think of how far my favorite spirit has come to greet my thirsty lips. Now I’ve found one that’s at least a little closer to my East Coast home.
Reyka vodka is (quite proudly) from Iceland, as they note, land of puffins, volcanoes and a female president. For a country of just 300,000 people, I have to report that they make a great distilled drink. Very clean tasting, yet still has that pleasant vodka taste. You can drink it straight out of a chilled shot glass or mix it up with your favorite ingredients (see martini recipe below). Either way, it’s a delicious experience.
So, you’re probably wondering what makes this a “green” vodka seeing as it does have to be flown from Iceland. Reyka is the only vodka distilled using geothermal energy, which is abundant in Iceland due to the prevalence of volcanic activity there. Steam from the Earth’s interior powers 100% of the distillery’s processes, and emits absolutely no CO2.
In celebration of Iceland’s 63rd birthday, Reyka’s also offering a trip for you (and nine friends!) to go to Iceland. Now that’s a party. You can enter here.
Also, check out their extremely cute ad on YouTube…
Starre’s Waterberry Martini
1.5 shots of vodka
2 cups of chunked and chilled watermelon
1/4 cup strawberry juice (pomagranate would be delicious too)
juice of one whole lime
Fresh strawberry and lime garnish
Put all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Makes one large, frothy summer cocktail (tastes excellent with tequila instead of vodka too). Garnish with lime wedge and thinly sliced strawberries.
Thank you for this very nice review of our Vodka, and please come and visit us when you come to Iceland. One thing – we don’t fly the vodka to America, it comes on a boat – so not so much damage to the greenhouse.
06/21/07 » 2:07 pm »
Mmmm… love Vodka and Cranberry Juice.. going to have to give this one a try. Love your blog, love your style, and all that good stuff… keep on writing chicky!
06/22/07 » 4:13 am »
Square One Vodka is 100% organic rye vodka and produced in Idaho.
06/22/07 » 8:06 am »
Mmmm, now to get my local shop to carry it.
06/22/07 » 4:17 pm »
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[...] Now for a truly tree-hugging libational experience, might I suggest the latest and greatest of the green spirits: Reyka Vodka. Iceland’s first and only vodka is sustainably distilled, qualifying it to be a “green” spirit. In fact, Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, is entirely heated by underground hot springs. Reyka uses clean energy from geothermal heat, and pure glacial water in the production of it’s vodka. Wanna see for yourself? Enter to win a trip to Iceland for 1 winner and 9 friends to attend the Iceland Airwaves Music festival. Or perhaps you’re not so into music and more into say, amorous puffins. If this is the case, watch this video. [...]
06/25/07 » 7:10 pm »
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08/21/07 » 12:46 pm »
Pravda Bar in NYC on Lafayette Street has a large vodka selection, including its own concoctions, including a ginger infused vodka martini. Not sure if any are locally produced. But they customize there. And it is fun and delicious.
08/30/07 » 12:20 pm »