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One of the best reasons to drink vodka is that it makes an exceptionally versatile spirit to add to cocktails. Right now at Liquor Barn you can find a huge array of world-class and affordable vodkas, from Grey Goose toKetel One to Svedka. While you can buy flavored vodkas, it’s pretty fun to try making your own DIY vodka infusions. You’d be surprised at what you can come up with. Here are eight ideas to get you started—we’d love to hear what else you think of! Smoked Bacon – Th …

Nothing starts a party like delicious and inventive  cocktails - and the easier they are to make, the better. After all, the hosts should enjoy their own party, too. Below are easy-to-make  vodka cocktails that are sure to impress your guests and the best part is that they require few ingredients and no time to create. Scale the recipes to create big batches that guests can tap into all evening. Vodka is a refreshing, crisp spirit choice that is  perfect for summer. …

People don’t spend all spring hurrying to get back in shape only to lose what they’ve worked for on a cocktail. Most fancy cocktails do pack quite a calorie punch due to sugars and juices, but the spirits themselves do not have that many calories. A 20-minute walk is enough to counteract a delicious whiskey on the rocks in the shade. Below is a breakdown of the average calorie dose among vodka, whiskey, rum, and gin and also calorie information of some leading brands. Each measurement is b …

Mother’s Day is around the corner so it’s time to start planning how you are going to help mom kick her heels up and relax. We recommend creating delicious, custom cocktails to fit mom’s taste. Check out these great Mother’s Day cocktails and make a nice, big batch so you can get in on the relaxation action. Bloody Mary Ingredients to serve 6 people: 3.5lb beefsteak tomatoes 0.5 c seafood cocktail sauce 0.25 c Worcestershire sauce 1.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce …

Chicagoans love Chicago, plain and simple. This Midwest metropolis has competitive teams in every major league sport, renowned architecture - and among everything else, it has been turning into the spirits production hub of the U.S. Breweries sprouted up around Chicago when the microbrewery trend really kicked off, and now local spirits artisans are crafting delicious spirits along Lake Michigan. Below are the three best spirits made in Chicago. Cheers!VodkaKoval Distillery was the first …