BLONDE BUSH VODKA RECIPES

ATOMIC BLONDE MARGARITA

1 oz Blonde Bush

1 oz Tequila

.5 oz Grand Marnier

1 oz Lime Juice

.5 oz Lemon Juice

Lime Slice

*In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients. Top with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into an iced glass.

Garnish with lime slice.

HONEY LEMONADE

ATOMIC BLONDE MARGARITA

1.5 oz Blonde Bush

1 oz Lemon Juice

1 oz Sparkling Water

Lemon Slice

*Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake hard and strain into an iced glass.

Garnish with lemon slice.

PUNCH BOWL

ATOMIC BLONDE MARGARITA

STRAWBERRY BLONDE MARTINI

1.5 oz Blonde Bush

.5 oz White Sangria

.5 oz Wildflower Honey Water

1 oz Lemon Juice

1 oz Orange Juice

Dash of Angostura Bitters

Lemon Slice

*In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients (except the bitters) with ice and shake vigorously. Strain contents into an iced glass.

Garnish with lemon slice and top with bitters.

STRAWBERRY BLONDE MARTINI

HONEY LEMONADE JELLO SHOTS

STRAWBERRY BLONDE MARTINI

2 oz Blonde Bush
2-3 Large Very Ripe Strawberries
1/2 Lemon

*Juice strawberries by pressing through mesh strainer and juice 1/2 lemon. Combine juice with vodka in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and pour into glass, enjoy.

If you like a more sweet sip (no tart lemon flavor) use prepared lemonade instead of the fresh lemon juice.

Strawberry and lemon for garnish if desired.

PINEAPPLE MANGO BUZZER

HONEY LEMONADE JELLO SHOTS

2 oz Blonde Bush
1 small mango-peeled and chopped
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
Seltzer to taste (2-4 oz)

*Puree fruit in a blender, food processor or Bullet until smooth. Pour approximately one ounce of the fruit mixture into a shaker filled with ice, add vodka, and seltzer. Shake, strain, pour and enjoy!

You will have enough fruit for several drinks, make a larger batch if you like.

HONEY LEMONADE JELLO SHOTS

2 very large lemons for juicing, and 4 additional smaller lemons (choose lemons of the same size with rinds free of defects) – you need ½ cup lemon juice and 8 half lemons

½ cup water

1 cup Blonde Bush Vodka

2 tbs gelatin

2 tbs honey

You will also need a paring knife and spoon or a grapefruit spoon, a muffin tin, a tablespoon, a measuring cu

2 very large lemons for juicing, and 4 additional smaller lemons (choose lemons of the same size with rinds free of defects) – you need ½ cup lemon juice and 8 half lemons

½ cup water

1 cup Blonde Bush Vodka

2 tbs gelatin

2 tbs honey

You will also need a paring knife and spoon or a grapefruit spoon, a muffin tin, a tablespoon, a measuring cup, a saucepan, and a sharp non serrated knife.

*Juice two large lemons, this should yield roughly ½ cup juice. Carefully cut remaining 4 lemons in half lengthwise. Using a grapefruit spoon or sharp paring knife, carefully remove the pulp and seeds from each half to create empty cups. Be careful not to cut through the rind, the lemons will be used to hold the liquid gelatin, and you don’t want any spilling out. If you use a knife, carefully cut inside the rind and then use a spoon the gently scoop out the lemon. Mix the lemon juice and water in a small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin over the top and whisk until mixed. Let this sit for at least three minutes to let the gelatin “bloom.” Do not rush this process!

Heat over just under medium heat for at least 8 minutes to let the gelatin fully dissolve. Remove from heat and stir in the honey until it dissolves as well. Set aside to cool off a bit.

When the mixture is no longer very hot, stir in the vodka.

Place the lemon cups in a muffin tin to hold them level and pour in the gelatin mixture to the rim of each lemon. You may have some gelatin mixture left. Carefully transfer to the fridge and chill until they set, at least 3 hours. The longer, the better.

To make the shots, place gelled lemons face/top down on a cutting board. Slice into three sections (or four if your lemons are huge) with a sharp warm knife (run the knife under hot tap water).

Notes:

These are strong shots and taste like Lemon Drops. If you prefer weaker, simply reduce the vodka and add more lemonade mixture. The rule is 2 cups liquid to 2 tablespoons of gelatin. They are also all natural and tart. If you like a sweeter gelatin, use less lemon juice and add more honey, or you can use sugar, of course.

Also note, these will melt in the blazing sun, so if you’re serving them outside, put them in a bowl of ice.

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TIPSY MELONS

HOLIDAY PUNCH

1 honeydew melon

1 seedless watermelon

1 cup Blonde Bush vodka

*Cut up melons into cubes (or use melon baller, whatever you like). Mix together and pour vodka over the pieces, stir to coat each piece. Pop into the fridge to chill for a few hours. Stir again before serving.

You can use any melon you prefer, or try mixing in mango, citrus, rea

1 honeydew melon

1 seedless watermelon

1 cup Blonde Bush vodka

You can use any melon you prefer, or try mixing in mango, citrus, really any tropical type fruit would be very refreshing here!

Garnished here with mint leaves.

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HOLIDAY PUNCH

Ice Ring (or ice cubes)

½ gallon apple cider

1 bottle Prosecco

1 cup Blonde Bush vodka - or more to taste

2 12 oz cans or bottles ginger beer or ginger ale

3 apples, sliced

2 oranges, sliced

8 cinnamon sticks

Cinnamon sugar, for rimming glasses

*Using a punch bowl, combine all ingredients. Using leftover oranges, rim each glass with juice and dip

Ice Ring (or ice cubes)

½ gallon apple cider

1 bottle Prosecco

1 cup Blonde Bush vodka - or more to taste

2 12 oz cans or bottles ginger beer or ginger ale

3 apples, sliced

2 oranges, sliced

8 cinnamon sticks

Cinnamon sugar, for rimming glasses

*Using a punch bowl, combine all ingredients. Using leftover oranges, rim each glass with juice and dip into cinnamon sugar. Carefully pour punch into glasses and enjoy!

Note: Ice molds are a traditional way to cool punches - they melt more slowly and look very festive! Make them ahead with various combinations of liquids (try ginger ale, juices, wines) and fruits like cranberries or oranges for a festive touch!

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POLONIA KRUPNIK RECIPES

KRUPNIK CIDER

HOT APPLE TODDY

KRUPNIK CIDER

1.5 oz Krupnik

3 oz Apple Cider

*Mix together and serve over ice (or heat slightly if your prefer, but not so much that you burn off the alcohol)

We highly recommend a good, fresh local cider for this drink (rather than plain apple juice). The cider really kicks it up a notch and you won't regret it ;)

KRUPTINI

HOT APPLE TODDY

KRUPNIK CIDER

2 oz Krupnik

1 oz Lemon Juice

*Pour Krupnik and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass.

Garnish with an orange rind.

HOT APPLE TODDY

1.5 oz Krupnik

1 oz Bourbon

4 oz Hot Water

2 oz Hot Apple Cider

*Mix all ingredients in your favorite mug.

Garnish with a stick of cinnamon.

POLISH MULE

KRUPNIK GLAZED BACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN

HOT APPLE TODDY

1.5 oz Krupnik

4 oz Ginger Beer

*Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.

Garnish with a lime slice and serve in your favorite copper mug.

KRUPNIK GLAZED BACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN

1/2 cup Krupnik

8 slices bacon

1 tbs brown sugar

*Marinate bacon in Krupnik and sugar overnight.

2 tbs olive oil

1 1/2-1 lb pork tenderloin

Salt and pepper

1 cup pomegranate juice + 2 tbs extra juice

1/4 cup honey

1/2 cup Krupnik

*Combine 1 cup of the pomegranate juice and honey in a small pot. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and co

1/2 cup Krupnik

8 slices bacon

1 tbs brown sugar

*Marinate bacon in Krupnik and sugar overnight.

2 tbs olive oil

1 1/2-1 lb pork tenderloin

Salt and pepper

1 cup pomegranate juice + 2 tbs extra juice

1/4 cup honey

1/2 cup Krupnik

*Combine 1 cup of the pomegranate juice and honey in a small pot. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and cook for about 7-10 minutes. Add Krupnik CARFEFULLY, it may flame up while alcohol burns off. That is OK, just be very careful. Cook until the whole mixture is reduced by about half.

Sprinkle tenderloin with salt and pepper. Heat oven safe pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Saute the pork on all sides until evenly browned. Remove pork from pan and deglaze with remaining 2 tbs of juice, scraping up bits from the bottom of the pan. Wrap tenderloin with marinated pork and return to pan. Pour glaze over pan and roast uncovered in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes until meat thermometer reads 145 degrees - basting every 10 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Mouth watering!

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SNOWBIRD

KRUPNIK GLAZED BACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN

1.5 oz Krupnik

.5 oz Orange Liqueur (Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Patron Citronage)

Fresh Ginger

Fresh Mint

Club Soda or Sparkling Water

*Mix with ice to taste preference.

HOLIDAY PUNCH

HOLIDAY HELPER

HOLIDAY PUNCH

Ice Ring (or ice cubes)

½ gallon apple cider

1 bottle Prosecco

1 cup Krupnik - or more to taste

2 12 oz cans or bottles ginger beer or ginger ale

3 apples, sliced

2 oranges, sliced

8 cinnamon sticks

Cinnamon sugar, for rimming glasses

*Using a punch bowl, combine all ingredients.

Using leftover oranges, rim each glass with juice and dip into cin

Ice Ring (or ice cubes)

½ gallon apple cider

1 bottle Prosecco

1 cup Krupnik - or more to taste

2 12 oz cans or bottles ginger beer or ginger ale

3 apples, sliced

2 oranges, sliced

8 cinnamon sticks

Cinnamon sugar, for rimming glasses

*Using a punch bowl, combine all ingredients.

Using leftover oranges, rim each glass with juice and dip into cinnamon sugar. Carefully pour punch into glasses and enjoy!

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KRUP CAKE

HOLIDAY HELPER

HOLIDAY PUNCH

Krup the fruit!

7 cups chopped dried fruit (raisins, cherries, craisins, apricots, dates, blueberries, peaches, pears, apples, figs, whatever you like! It’s your cake!)

1 cup Krupnik

Cake ingredients!

1 ½ cups flour

½ tsp baking powder

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground ginger

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

1 tsp kosher salt

1 stick butter (softened)

¾ cup d

Krup the fruit!

7 cups chopped dried fruit (raisins, cherries, craisins, apricots, dates, blueberries, peaches, pears, apples, figs, whatever you like! It’s your cake!)

1 cup Krupnik

Cake ingredients!

1 ½ cups flour

½ tsp baking powder

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground ginger

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

1 tsp kosher salt

1 stick butter (softened)

¾ cup dark brown sugar

5 eggs

1 tbs grated citrus zest (lemon - orange - mix)

1 cup apple cider

¾ cup chopped walnuts (or substitute your favorite nut)

3 tbs finely diced crystallized ginger - minimum! Or more to taste!

Let’s get our Krup on!!

The day before: Chop all the fruit and mix with Krupnik. Cover and let rest. Mix Occasionally.

Baking Day:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Grease and line with parchment paper two loaf pans.

In a medium mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients and set aside.

In a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 3 minutes or more.

Add eggs one at a time until mixed.

At low speed, gently add the flour mixture until incorporated.

Add the remaining ingredients - zest, cider, nuts, ginger, and fruit with any remaining liquid - and stir with spatula until incorporated.

Divide into two prepared loaf pans. Tap out the bubbles. Bake from 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes - test with toothpick for doneness.

Cool thoroughly. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.

The day after:

Sprinkle the top of the cake with more Krupnik.

The longer the cake ages, the better…if it lasts that long.

Make sure to cut with serrated knife for perfect slices. Na Zdrowie!

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HOLIDAY HELPER

CANDIED KRUPNIK BACON

1.5 oz Krupnik

1.5 oz Bourbon

1 Dash Lemon Bitters

1 Lemon Slice

*Stir the spirits in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Squeeze lemon slice over the glass and add lemon bitters.

Garnish with the slice of lemon peel.

CANDIED KRUPNIK BACON

1 package thinly sliced bacon

1/2-3/4 cup Krupnik

3/4 cup + Brown Sugar

*Place the bacon and Krupnik in a ziplock bag, and manipulate to separate each slice so the krupnik can soak into each slice individually. Marinate 24 hours or longer., turning every so often so each slice soaks up the krupnik evenly.

Remove bacon from the bag and dra

1 package thinly sliced bacon

1/2-3/4 cup Krupnik

3/4 cup + Brown Sugar

Remove bacon from the bag and drain off the excess krupnik. Coat each strip with brown sugar and place on a wire rack. Place wire rack on top of cookie sheet covered with tin foil (this will make it easier to clean up).

Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes, checking to make sure bacon doesn't burn. It will be done when it the sugar caramelizes and bacon is crispy.

Try to share ;)

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KRUPNIK SOUR

CANDIED KRUPNIK BACON

KRUPNIK SOUR

2 oz Krupnik

3 - 4 oz Sour Mix

*Mix together and serve over ice.

Of course you can buy sour mix, but we quite like homemade. It's just delicious and more natural.

Simply heat 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water until sugar is dissolved. Add 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice. May be stored in

2 oz Krupnik

3 - 4 oz Sour Mix

*Mix together and serve over ice.

Of course you can buy sour mix, but we quite like homemade. It's just delicious and more natural.

Simply heat 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water until sugar is dissolved. Add 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice. May be stored in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container for up to one week.

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KRUPARITA**

CANDIED KRUPNIK BACON

KRUPNIK SOUR

1.5 oz Krupnik

3 oz margarita mix

Ice

*Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and give it a good shake! Pour into your favorite margarita glass and enjoy.

For a fun and summery twist, freeze the margarita mix in a ice cube tray. When cubes are ready, they can be blended in a blender or Bullet with the Krupnik for a frozen slushie drink...great to beat the heat!

**TRADEMARK PENDING

POLONIA KRUPNIK RECIPES

CRANBERRY KRUPNIK JELLO SHOTS

For the sugared cranberries:

1 cup cranberries

1/4 cup sugar + another 1/4-1/2 cup

1/4 cup water

For the jello shots:

3 cups cranberry juice

1 cup Krupmik

2 tbsp gelatin

*To make the sugared cranberries, make a simple syrup with equal parts water and sugar, a 1/4 cup of each should be enough. Heat water and sugar together on medium heat until su

For the sugared cranberries:

1 cup cranberries

1/4 cup sugar + another 1/4-1/2 cup

1/4 cup water

For the jello shots:

3 cups cranberry juice

1 cup Krupmik

2 tbsp gelatin

*To make the sugared cranberries, make a simple syrup with equal parts water and sugar, a 1/4 cup of each should be enough. Heat water and sugar together on medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add cranberries to coat. Remove with slotted spoon and place into a ziplock bag (or small bowl) with another 1/4-1/2 cup sugar, toss to coat. Spread on cookie sheet and pop into fridge to set for at least 30 minutes.

Then in a mixing bowl, whisk 1/2 cup of the cranberry juice and gelatin together and let it "bloom" for about 5 minutes. It will thicken and be ready to mix after this...do not rush this step!

Heat 1 and 1/2 cups of cranberry juice over medium heat until it just simmers and then add the bloomed gelatin mix. Add it the remaining one cup of cranberry juice (chilled is best) and then lastly add the Krupnik, whisk all thoroughly.

Pour into shot glasses. Makes roughly 30 small shots, depending on the size of the glasses. Top each shot with a sugared cranberry or two.

These shots are a bit tart. Depeniding on the brand of juice you use and the dilution of sweetness caused by the gelatin, you may want them a little bit sweeter. If so, feel free to add a tablespoon or two of sugar or honey to the heated cranberry juice.

These shots taste great with our spicy Krupnik, sweet Blonde Bush Honey Vodka, and also No Bush (plain) Vodka. If you are using No Bush Vodka, we would definitely recommend adding a sweetener (as the Krupnik and Blonde Bush already contain honey).

Na Zdrowie!

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No BUSH VODKA REcipes - yoga pants vodka recipes

MARTINI BRUSCHETTA

MINT INFUSED BLUEBERRY COCKTAIL

1 loaf baguette – sliced

Olive oil and a few pats of butter for sautéing bread

A few cloves of garlic

Roughly 10 green olives (any kind you like)

Roughly 10 black olives (again, use your favorite)

Small sweet onion

10 or so basil leaves

Roughly 20 multicolored small tomatoes

1½ tbs olive oil

1 ½ tbs No Bush Vodka

1½ tsp Vermouth

Salt and Pepper

1 loaf baguette – sliced

Olive oil and a few pats of butter for sautéing bread

A few cloves of garlic

Roughly 10 green olives (any kind you like)

Roughly 10 black olives (again, use your favorite)

Small sweet onion

10 or so basil leaves

Roughly 20 multicolored small tomatoes

1½ tbs olive oil

1 ½ tbs No Bush Vodka

1½ tsp Vermouth

Salt and Pepper to taste

*Drizzle some olive oil in a frying pan, heat until warm, and a few pats of butter. Add garlic, sauté sliced baguette on each side until toasted.

Finely chop the olives, onion, basil (reserve a few leaves if you wish for garnish), and tomatoes, mix all together. Of course you can use any kind of tomato, you are aiming for about 1½ cups when chopped. Multi colors are great, heirloom even better.

Add the remaining ingredients (olive oil, vodka, vermouth, salt and pepper) and mix until incorporated.

Taste for seasoning, and pop it into the fridge until you want to plate it.

To plate, put a small amount of the mixture on each slice of baguette, or place a bowl of the mixture on a platter with the prepared baguette slices and let guests make their own. If you want to cut the (sometimes) harsh raw onion flavor, microwave chopped onion with a little olive oil and salt in a small dish on high for about a minute. This will sweat the onion down a bit and mellow the flavor.

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MINT INFUSED BLUEBERRY COCKTAIL

½ cup No Bush Vodka

1 cup blueberries

½ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves

2 tbs fresh lime juice

1 cup seltzer

Ice, lime wedges and mint sprigs for garnish

*Muddle blueberries, lime juice and mint leaves in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, vodka and honey and shake vigorously. Strain into a big glass – here we used a mason jar. Top with seltzer and garnish.

You will have enough for 2 cocktails.

LOGANBERRY SNOW CONE

Loganberry juice (either canned or prepared from concentrate)

No Bush Vodka

*Freeze juice into cubes in any ice cube tray. Use blender, food processor, Bullet, or snow cone machine to blend frozen juice. Mold into cone or cup with spoon. Pour desired amount of vodka over the top. Enjoy!

PENNE ALLA VODKA

LOGANBERRY SNOW CONE

Olive oil

1 large onion, diced fine

6 slices thick cut bacon, diced fine (or equivalent pancetta or prosciutto)

2-3 cloves garlic, diced fine

1-2 whole stems basil (leaves attached)

Pinch red pepper flakes

1 cup No Bush Vodka

2 28oz cans whole tomatoes

1 lb penne

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus a little more for plating

Olive oil

1 large onion, diced fine

6 slices thick cut bacon, diced fine (or equivalent pancetta or prosciutto)

2-3 cloves garlic, diced fine

1-2 whole stems basil (leaves attached)

Pinch red pepper flakes

1 cup No Bush Vodka

2 28oz cans whole tomatoes

1 lb penne

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus a little more for plating

butter

salt and ground pepper

*Heat up a dutch oven (or similar) pan on low-medium, drizzle a little olive oil and begin to cook bacon. Let it sweat down, you are not looking for crispy bits here. While that's cooking, prepare the tomatoes in a large bowl by mashing them with your hands until fine. If you want to avoid this step, use canned crushed tomatoes. Add the onions and sweat them down for a few minutes and then add garlic. Again, do not let anything overcook to a crispy or browned state. Add a little salt and pepper, and a pinch (or more if you like) of red pepper flakes. Add the whole stems of basil (leave whole because you will remove them later). Give everything a good stir and let it simmer a minute. Then add the prepared tomatoes and vodka. Simmer for about 1/2 hour, being sure to stir so nothing sticks to the pan. You are looking for the sauce to reduce by about a 1/2. At this point, take the pan off the heat and let it cool while you prepare the pasta, Boil water and cook penne according to package directions - minus a minute or two because you will cook it again with the sauce for a minute later), drain and set aside, Start the heat back up for the pasta sauce, remove the basil. Add the cream and cheese slowly, stirring the whole time. Taste for seasoning. You can add a few pats of butter for extra smoothness, but it's not necessary, Add pasta to sauce and simmer for a minute or two to make sure everything marries. To serve, top with more cheese if desired .Enjoy!

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ABOVE THE KNEE CITRUS GIN RECIPES

BLUEBERRY GIN FIZZ

2 oz Above the Knee Citrus Gin

10 fresh blueberries

1 oz simple syrup

Seltzer to taste (2-4 oz)

*Muddle 10 fresh blueberries in a shaker or glass. Add syrup and gin, mix vigorously, add ice. Add seltzer to taste and mix again.

Garnish with blueberry skewer, if desired.

DRUNKEN WINGS

BLUEBERRY GIN FIZZ

4 lbs frozen wings

3/4 cup Above the Knee Citrus Gin

1 cup reduced sodium soy sauce

4 packed tbs dark brown sugar

1 tsp grated garlic

1-2" chunk fresh ginger root, peeled and grated

1 large sweet onion, sliced into rings

*Combine all ingredients and marinate overnight, or longer. Remove wings from marinade, bake in a pan lined with non-stick foil (or a glass pan) at 350° for one hour. Turn wings over and continue to bake at 300° for at least another 30 minutes. Check throughout, cooking time will depend on length of time marinating and size of wings. Feel free to use other parts of chicken, if you prefer. If using larger pieces, cook until internal temperature reaches 165°. Finish off on grill if desired, carefully watching (sugar in marinade will burn quickly).

If marinated long enough, this chicken will come out very tender and juicy. Leftover marinade can be reduced down on the stovetop for dipping sauce, if desired. Be sure to boil for two minutes. At this point, you may add a slurry of cornstarch to thicken, if desired.

DAISY'S LAST CALL

BLUEBERRY GIN FIZZ

DAISY'S LAST CALL

1.5 oz Above the Knee Citrus Gin

2-3 oz seltzer or soda water

Splash lemon juice

Splash tangerine or sweet orange juice

*Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker, give it a quick shake, pour into glass over ice.

Garnish with orange slice. To make it extra special, make small cubes out of the juices, use those instead of ice (and omit the splashes above).

GRAPEFRUIT GIMLET

GIN & TONIC KABOBS WITH "TABOULEH"

DAISY'S LAST CALL

1 oz Above the Knee Citrus Gin

2 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice

1/2 oz simple syrup

*Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker filled with ice, give it a quick shake, pour into glass. Garnish as you like. This makes only one cocktail, so double or triple the recipe, trust us!

GIN & TONIC KABOBS WITH "TABOULEH"

For the Gin & Tonic Kabobs:

3 lbs chicken breasts (about 3-4 large breasts, cut into 1.5" chunks)

1/2 cup tonic water

1/4 cup Above the Knee Citrus Gin

1/4 cup lime juice + zest from lime rind

1/4 cup fresh mint, minced

1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

3-4 sprigs of cilantro, minced

1/2 tsp anise seeds

1/2 red onion, diced fine

*Mix all of the above in a ziplock bag and marinate for 3 hours minimum, turning every hour. Can be marinated longer for more intense flavor.

For the kabobs you will also need: assorted sliced vegetables, such as red onion, any color sweet pepper, zucchini, etc. Cut into 1.5" squares/circles, roughly the size of the chicken chunks. One of each vegetable should be plenty.

For the "Tabouleh"

Prepare 3/4 cup wild rice according package directions and set aside.

2 large tomatoes, diced fine

2 mini cucumbers, diced fine

1/2 cup finely sliced green onion (about 2 stalks)

1/4 cup fresh mint, minced fine

1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced fine

1/4 cup lemon juice

4 tbsp olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

*Mix all tabouleh ingredients and taste for seasoning. Refrigerate until serving.

*When chicken is finishing marinating, take turns skewering chicken and vegetables until all pieces are used. You should easily have at least 4 servings. Use smaller skewers if you want to serve as an appetizer.

To cook, grill until the chicken is cooked through (can also be broiled in the oven).

Serve on top of tabouleh - enjoy!

BEE'S KNEES

GIN & TONIC KABOBS WITH "TABOULEH"

2 oz Above The Knee Citrus Gin

1 oz fresh lemon juice

1 oz honey syrup (heat equal parts water & honey to dissolve)

*Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake for 30 seconds, pour and enjoy very cold.

It's the Bee's Knees!

STRAWBERRY GIN SMASH

2 oz Above The Knee Citrus Gin

Juice from 1/2 small lime

1/2 oz simple syrup (heat equal parts water & sugar to dissolve)

3-4 Large ripe strawberries

3-4 oz seltzer water

*Blend lime juice, simple syrup and strawberries in Bullet or other blender (or press strawberries through sieve and mix by hand), Add juicy syrup, gin and seltzer to cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and pour.

Garnish with lime slices or strawberries...or both!

BLUEBERRY BUSH vodka RECIPES

BLUEBERRY GINGER LIME MARTINI

2 oz Blueberry Bush Vodka

2 oz Ginger Ale or Ginger Beer

1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice (approximately 1 small lime)

lime wheel to garnish, if desired

*Mix all ingredients together in a shaker with ice, strain and enjoy your life ;)

BLUEBERRY BUSH ICED TEA

BLUEBERRY GINGER LIME MARTINI

2 oz Blueberry Bush Vodka

3-4 oz prepared iced tea

*Fill glass with ice, add vodka and tea, stir and drink responsibly. You may want a different ratio, mix as you like.

For a traditional Buffalo Vodka Tea, used prepared iced tea with lemon, or feel free to make your own.

We encourage natural choices and customizing to your tastes always.

BLUEBERRY LEMON DROP

BLUEBERRY GINGER LIME MARTINI

BLUEBERRY LEMON DROP

2 oz Blueberry Bush Vodka

1/2 oz Lemon Juice

1/4 oz Simple Syrup

*Add all ingredients to shaker with ice, shake vigorously, strain into chilled glass and savor.

Adjust lemon or syrup if you like.

Simple syrup is available in stores prepared, but it is simple :) to make your own. Heat equal parts sugar and water to a boil, let cool. May be stored in refrigerator for future cocktails.

BLUEBERRY UP

I'M A BILLIEVER BLUEBERRY MOJITO

BLUEBERRY LEMON DROP

2 oz Blueberry Bush Vodka

4 oz 7 Up

*Combine ingredients and pour over ice - or chill and enjoy.

Garnish with lemons and blueberries if you like.

This is a great cocktail anytime, but works especially well as a signature cocktail for brunches, showers, ladies nights in...and guys like it too ;)

I'M A BILLIEVER BLUEBERRY MOJITO

1.5 oz Blueberry Bush Vodka

Juice of one small lime

1/2 oz simple syrup*

*(half water-half sugar)

4 oz seltzer water

Mint leaves (and stalk for garnish)

*Muddle several mint leaves with lime juice in a glass or shaker. Add vodka, syrup, seltzer and mix. Serve over ice.

Garnish with mint stalk, if you please.

Please note: Our vodkas never contai

1.5 oz Blueberry Bush Vodka

Juice of one small lime

1/2 oz simple syrup*

*(half water-half sugar)

4 oz seltzer water

Mint leaves (and stalk for garnish)

*Muddle several mint leaves with lime juice in a glass or shaker. Add vodka, syrup, seltzer and mix. Serve over ice.

Garnish with mint stalk, if you please.

Please note: Our vodkas never contain added sugar. You may omit the simple syrup in this recipe if you like, but in this case, you may want to use less lime juice. Try it, and make it to your taste ;)

GO BILLS!

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CINNAMON BUSH VODKA RECIPES

APPLE PIE

CINNAMON APPLE FIZZ

CINNAMON PEARTINI

2 oz Cinnamon Bush Vodka

3-4 oz Apple Cider

*Blend with ice and enjoy!

Garnish with apple slices, caramels, or just drink it ;)

CINNAMON PEARTINI

CINNAMON APPLE FIZZ

CINNAMON PEARTINI

*Shake equal parts Cinnamon Bush Vodka with Pear Nectar or Juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain and pour into chilled martini glass.

Start with 2 oz of each, multiply for desired servings ;)

May be garnished with cinnamon sticks if you're feeling fancy.

CINNAMON APPLE FIZZ

1.5 oz Cinnamon Bush Vodka

2-4 oz Sparkling Cider (or Apple Soda)

*Combine and enjoy over ice.

May be garnished with apples, fun straws, or silly little scarecrow hats ;)

CINNAMON SPARKLE

CINNAMON APPLE CRUMBLE

CINNAMON APPLE FIZZ

1.5 oz Cinnamon Bush Vodka

2-4 oz Ginger Ale

*Fill Mason jar or similar sized glass with ice. Add vodka, top with ginger ale.

No garnish need, but a fancy paper straw is helpful.

CINNAMON APPLE CRUMBLE

FILLING:

4 apples, diced

1/2 cup Cinnamon Bush Vodka

1/4 cup butter

squirt lemon juice

pinch nutmeg

pinch ginger

sprinkle brown sugar

TOPPING:

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

2 cups oats

1/2 cup brown sugar

pinch kosher salt

1/2 cup softened butter

Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

*Heat all the filling ingredients in a saucepan and simmer a few minutes. Pou

FILLING:

4 apples, diced

1/2 cup Cinnamon Bush Vodka

1/4 cup butter

squirt lemon juice

pinch nutmeg

pinch ginger

sprinkle brown sugar

TOPPING:

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

2 cups oats

1/2 cup brown sugar

pinch kosher salt

1/2 cup softened butter

Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

*Heat all the filling ingredients in a saucepan and simmer a few minutes. Pour into casserole dish or 4 individual ramekins.

Mix all topping ingredients well (except cheese) and pour over filling.

Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes. Check topping for crispiness. At this point, add cheddar cheese if you like, bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Serve warm or cold. Nice with whipped cream, ice cream, or a little cheese course. And of course, more Cinnamon Bush Vodka :)

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CINNAMON MADRAS

CINNAMON APPLE CRUMBLE

2 oz Cinnamon Bush Vodka

2 oz orange juice

2 oz cranberry juice

*Add all ingredients to glass filled with ice, give it a quick swirl.

Garnish with orange slices and cinnamon sticks.

Please note: A Madras is traditionally made with plain (unflavored) vodka. It is also delicious with our No Bush and Yoga Pants Vodkas...and we've found even better with

Cinnamon Bush Vodka ;)

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1 oz Cinnamon Bush Vodka

1 oz Pumpkin Spice Bush Vodka

1-2 oz ginger ale

*Add all ingredients to shaker filled with ice, give it a quick once over, and pour into your favorite martini glass.

Garnish as you like with apple slice, cinnamon, or not at all.

A perfect signature cocktail for any brunch, happy hour or cocktail party.

PUMPKIN SPICE BUSH VODKA RECIPES

PUMPKIN APPLE PUNCH

PUMPKIN SPICE STUFFED SHELLS

2 oz Pumpkin Spice Bush Vodka

3-4 oz Apple Cider

*Combine ingredients, pour over ice.

Garnish as you like.

Amazing drink for any fall gathering, or enjoy by the fire.

PUMPKIN SPICE STUFFED SHELLS

2 tbsp olive oil

3-4 links chicken or turkey sweet Italian sausage

1 sweet pepper chopped (red, yellow or orange)

1 small sweet onion diced

1 cup squash or pumpkin puree

1/2 cup Pumpkin Spice Bush Vodka

1 cup cream or milk

1 box jumbo pasta shells

15 oz ricotta cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (plus a few tbsp)

2 tbsp olive oil

3-4 links chicken or turkey sweet Italian sausage

1 sweet pepper chopped (red, yellow or orange)

1 small sweet onion diced

1 cup squash or pumpkin puree

1/2 cup Pumpkin Spice Bush Vodka

1 cup cream or milk

1 box jumbo pasta shells

15 oz ricotta cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (plus a few tbsp)

1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

(plus a few tbsp)

couple pinches ground nutmeg for filling

3-4 tbsp prepared basil pesto

fresh basil for garnish, if desired

*Heat oil in a skillet and cook sausage links thoroughly, Remove from pan and dice fine. Add the pepper and onion, and cook until translucent. Then add the pumkin/squash puree, milk or cream and Pumpkin Spice Bush Vodka. Add sausage back into pan. Stir well and season with salt and pepper if desired.

Prepare shells for stuffing according to directions on box for al dente and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 1 cup parmesan and a few pinches of nutmeg.

Stuff the shells with the cheese mixture,

To assemble the dish, put 3/4 of the sauce in a lightly greased baking dish. Layer in the prepared shells. Top the shells with the remaining sauce and then dot the surface with the prepared pesto. Use the few tbsp of remining grated cheese to sprinkle over the top.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until the cheeses are melted and the pasta is cooked through.

Pro tips: Dish can be made lighter in calories by substituting lower calorie items like ground turkey for the sausage skim milk foe the cream etc. Also, if you'd like more sauce for serving, simply double that portion of the recipe. Any type of pumpkin or squash will work well in this recipe.

The Pumpkin Spice Bush Vodka enhances the flavor and adds a lovely seasoning to this beautiful fall dish.

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PUMPKIN SPICE CHEESECAKE

Crust

12 oz crushed gingersnap cookies

1/2 finely chopped pecans

6 tbsp melted butter

2 tbsp packed brown sugar

dash salt

Filling

3 8 oz packages cream cheese

1 can pureed pumpkin

3 eggs

1/4 cup sour cream

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp nutmeg

3 tbsp Pumpkin Spice Bush Vodka

Sauce

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup heavy cream

4 tbsp b

Crust

12 oz crushed gingersnap cookies

1/2 finely chopped pecans

6 tbsp melted butter

2 tbsp packed brown sugar

dash salt

Filling

3 8 oz packages cream cheese

1 can pureed pumpkin

3 eggs

1/4 cup sour cream

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp nutmeg

3 tbsp Pumpkin Spice Bush Vodka

Sauce

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup heavy cream

4 tbsp butter

1 tsp vanilla

Garnish (optional but outstanding)

whipped cream

chopped pecans

chopped candied ginger

*Grind cookies in a processor or put in a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin until fine. In a mixing bowl, combine with chopped pecans, melted butter, brown sugar and salt. Press into a 10" springform pan (or deep pie dish) and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

For the filling, beat the cream cheese until soft. Mix in the pumpkin, beat well, Add eggs one at a time, then add in the sour cream. Next mix in the sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg. Last of all, add in the Pumpkin Spice Bush Vodka.

This is all done most easily in a stand mixer, but is not necessary. Simply make sure all the ingredients are well combined, and thoroughly mixed for several minutes.

Pour the filling into the pan and smooth over the top. .Place pan onto cookie sheet and pop it in the oven for about 50 minutes (may take longer). Cook until the filling is just slightly jiggly - it will harden further in refrigerator. Let it sit in open oven after cooking is done for 10 minutes or so, then remove and set out to cool before refrigerating overnight.

For the caramel sauce, mix the sugar, heavy cream, butter, vanilla and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir for 5 minutes or so while it simmers and thickens.

To serve, top cheesecake slice with caramel sauce, whipped cream and any other garnishes you like such as pecans, candied ginger, etc

Pumpkin Spice Bush Vodka enhances the flavor of any dish!

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PUMPKIN SPICE CHEESECAKE

1 oz Pumpkin Spice Bush Vodka

1 oz Cinnamon Bush Vodka

1-2 oz ginger ale

*Add all ingredients to shaker filled with ice, give it a quick once over, and pour into your favorite martini glass.
Garnish as you like with apple slice, cinnamon, or not at all.

A perfect signature cocktail for any brunch, happy hour or cocktail party.