On the occasion of World Cocktail Day, here are a few relaxing delights made with Belvedere Vodka…
Belvedere Sun & Earth
This is a bright and thirst-quenching citrus-forward cocktail, with underlying hints of aromatic sweetness, bolstered by the bold earthy profile of Belvedere Smogory Forest.
Ingredients
Belvedere Smogory Forest: 45ml
Grapefruit juice: 15ml
Honey-water (1:1): 15ml
Fresh lemon juice: 7.5ml
Directions
Add all ingredients to shaker over cubed ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a highball over cubed ice. Garnish with a lavender spring.
Belvedere Evergreen Royal
Belvedere Smogory Forest takes centre stage in a wonderfully complex take on the Old Fashioned, celebrating deep and herbal notes of the Smogory Forest region.
Ingredients
Belvedere Smogory Forest: 60ml
Camomile tea: 7.5ml
Honey: 15 ml
Angostura bitters: 2 dashes
Directions
Add all ingredients to mixing glass over cubed ice and stir. Fine-strain into a rocks glass over block ice. Garnish with a grapefruit peel.
Belvedere Lakeside
This is a light and vibrant Collins-style drink, displaying the floral character of Belvedere Lake Bartezek, bound by hints of earthiness and fresh green cucumber.
Ingredients
Belvedere Lake Bartezek: 45ml
Fino Sherry: 15ml
Fresh lemon juice: 25ml
Honey-water (1:1): 25ml
Cucumber: 2 chunks
Lemon juice (optional): 10ml
Directions
Add all ingredients into a shaker over cubed ice and shake vigorously. Fine-strain into a chilled coupette and garnish with a cucumber slice.
Belvedere Sunset Rose Martini
This is a delightfully light Martini with hints of floral rose and stone fruits highlighting the unique characteristics of Belvedere Lake Bartezek.
Ingredients
Belvedere Lake Bartezek: 45ml
Lillete rose: 7.5ml
Crème de Peche: 1 dash
Directions
Add all ingredients into a mixing glass over cubed ice and stir. Fine-strain into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with a lemon coin.