Vodka Coctails

In Russia the most popular strong drink for a cold season is vodka, all around. But the most advanced guys prefer it not pure, and try different cocktails with it. We suggest you to get acquainted with top 5 vodka cocktails.

On a 5 place known there is a Cream Brulle Martini which cannot leave any nice candy man indifferent: nut liqueur, cacao-liqueur, vanilla syrup, creams are all included in it`s composition, as well as, certainly, vodka. Quite humane tumor (only 90 mls) also makes this drink very popular among girls.

The fourth place is taken by the cocktail called Harvey Wallbanger, which has a history of it`s own btw. It was occasionally created by the Californian surfer Harvey by name, which either celebrated success in it`s company, or, vice versa, used it to inundate a bitter taste of defeat while next competitions. All the evening through Harvey ordered vodka and drank it adding it to a glass of Galliano. Then the sportsman left the bar in a strong totter, catching the wall with his hands and banging it. That is the origin of "Harvey Wallbanger " cocktail name . Making Harvey Wallbanger cocktail is a doodle : pour some vodka into a high glass with ice, orange juice, add Galliano and slightly mix it all.

The mexican cocktail of Raquel won the third price. This sweet beverage is given in a small wineglass, where vodka, violet liqueur, blue curacao, cacao liqueur and cream merge in a surprisingly tasteful flavour and complement one another. Isn`t it an interesting combination?

On the honoured second place there is a "Blue Lagoon" long-drink. The legend said that this cocktail was invented by the glorified artist Paul Gauguin since doctors forbade the talented post-impressionist to drink absinth and advised him to leave Paris for Tahiti. Gauguin was so upset that he decided to invent a vodka cocktail after which , as experts claim, there is no need to go to Tahiti. I bet, for it is composed of vodka, blue curacao, sour mix and lemonade.

And the crown is won by a very simple, but trully legendary Vodka Martini cocktail. Oh yes, the very one, which became a favourite drink of elusive and fearless James Bond. To get a "correct" drink, it is important to remember the main rule of agent 007 - "mix, but don`t shake" . It`s as easy as anything to make it: just mix up vodka and Martini dry, and put the frizz of lemon crust or olive into the glass before serving.

You should agree that during dank and cold days there`s no particular will for long evening walks, and what is more, no will for bull sessions outdoors. More often we gather every night in the circle of our friends in a warm and comfortable bar, where we prefer to communicate after the cup of stingingly hot tea or after a wineglass of a warming medical potion made by a friendly barman. We advise you to take advantage of our unique rating and to taste any of these vodka cocktails in your favorite bar just today.