Black Vodka

October 31, 4:05 PMLA Bartender ExaminerKristine Bottone

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Black Vodka

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Halloween; the only day of the year where it’s completely acceptable for housewives to dress like hookers, jocks and jarheads alike can dress in drag and parents can dress their kids and pets like idiots and it’s actually cute. For the rest of us we choose our path to humiliation via alcohol. And what better way to get your drunken spook on than with black vodka.

That's right, black vodka. Having been on the US market since 2003, black vodka is only now growing in popularity as more recognizable brands begin production like Smirnoff and Absolut. The black color comes from an herb called acacia catechu that’s used as a dying agent in India and Burma. The effect of the dye on the taste of the vodka is disputed. While some claim it doesn’t affect the flavor at all others market their brand based on its unique flavor: a mild medicinal herb flavor in the Fernet Branca category. If you like the taste of mouthwash then any black vodka will do. If you want your vodka to taste the way it’s supposed to but dig the black color, then Blavod black vodka is for you.

But not to worry, Halloween isn’t the only time to break out the black vodka. I’ll have more for you guys and ghouls in up coming articles as where to get it and what to do with it. Until then…BOO!
 

Ghost in the Graveyard

2oz Black Vodka

2oz Creme de Cacao or coffee liqueur

2oz cream or 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream

Pour all ingredients into a shaker tin filled with ice. Shake thoroughly and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a dash of nutmeg if you have it.

Screwed up Screwdriver

3oz of cold orange juice

2oz of Black Vodka

In a collins glass filled with ice pour in the oj. Pour the vodka over the back of a spoon to layer it on top of the oj.

Black Bull

1 1/2 oz Black Vodka

Redbull

Pour the vodka and redbull into a collins glass filled with ice. That's it.

Black Cat

2oz Black Vodka

1/2 oz Chambord or any raspberry liqueur.

Pour ingredients into a shaker tin filled with ice. Cap, shake and strain into a martini glass.

Black and Blue

1 1/2 oz Black Vodka

1/2 Blue Curacao

In a shot glass first pour the vodka and then over the back of a spoon layer the blue curacao on top.