Top Five Recipes To Raise A Glass To On National Vodka Day

Whether you like it shaken, stirred, or neat, National Vodka Day (Saturday, October 4, 2014) is on the horizon. So pick a recipe (they range from a classic martini to fall flavored punch) and raise a glass in honor of the beloved spirit.

Fall Harvest. (Courtesy Photo)

1. Fall Harvest:

 • 1 oz. Sobieski Cynamon Vodka
 • 2 oz. Hard Cider
 • 1/4 oz. Vanilla Simple Syrup
 • 1/4 oz. Lemon Juice
 • Cinnamon stick for garnish

Directions: In a shaker add all ingredients with ice. Shake and strain into a glass, garnish with a cinnamon stick and serve.

2. Pinnacle High Roller:

 • 1 part Pinnacle Original Vodka
 • Splash of Olive Juice
 • Spritz of Vermouth

Directions: Pour the ingredients into a shaker filled with ice cubes. Shake for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with olives.

Pinnacle High Roller and The Amsterdam Mule. (Courtesy Photos)

3. French Martini:

 • 3/4 oz. Lejay Cassis
 • 1.5 oz. Vodka
 • 3/4 oz. Pineapple Juice
 • 1/4 oz. Lemon Juice

Directions: Shake with ice and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon zest.

Bolly Good Punch. (Courtesy Photo)

4. Bolly Good Punch: (serves 6 to 8)

 • 10 oz. Belvedere Lemon Tea
 • 14 oz. chilled Chai Tea
 • 8 oz. Vanilla Syrup
 • 5 oz. Almond Milk
 • 4 Orange wheels
 • 5 Cinnamon Sticks
 • Grated fresh Nutmeg

Directions: Combine all ingredients in large punch bowl with ice and serve immediately.

5. The Amsterdam Mule:

 • 2 oz. New Amsterdam Vodka
 • 3 oz. Ginger Beer
 • .5 oz. Simple Syrup
 • .5 oz. fresh Lime Juice
 • Sprig of Mint

Directions: Pour vodka over ice. Add simple syrup and lime juice. Top with ginger beer and stir. Spank mint sprig (to release aromas) and add as garnish. Serve in metal mug.

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