305795 Thu Jun 29 23:04:08 -0700 2006 38 36 Spirits 0 1719936 My husband got a bottle of Grey Goose Vanilla flavored vodka. We're not big vodka drinkers, let alone vanilla vodka. Any recommendations for drinks to make with it that aren't really sweet? When I poked around online, the only recipes I could find sounded way too sugary. Thu Jun 29 23:04:08 -0700 2006 11429 LED 1 1719954 plain and simple, add ice and seltzer. Thu Jun 29 23:16:37 -0700 2006 1719936 10730 byrd 2 4591926 Beat me to that ... Mon Apr 13 12:17:22 -0700 2009 1719954 232829 kchurchill5 1 1719973 It's very low-brow, I know, but vanilla vodka & diet coke actually make for a pleasant combination. It tastes more like a Dr. Pepper, and isn't sugary but more citrusy & smooth. Thu Jun 29 23:24:04 -0700 2006 1719936 11191 foodiegrl 1 1720338 Vanilla vodka & diet coke is always a good combo. I'm not sure how sweet is too sweet, but vanilla vodka with coconut soda is surprisingly good. Very refreshing. (Coconut soda is a surprisingly good and unusual mixer with a variety of flavoured vodkas.) I think that a friend likes it with ginger beer, but I'm not sure. You can also make chocolate martinis with it - equal parts vanilla vodka and creme de cacao. Sometimes I add a dash of Godiva liqueur after I've poured it into glasses. Fri Jun 30 03:30:29 -0700 2006 1719936 10604 jacinthe 1 1720931 Also, vanilla vodka and ginger ale isn't bad, for a simple highball. Fri Jun 30 15:35:04 -0700 2006 1719936 11148 Alcachofa 2 1742497 I second the ginger ale. Tastes just like cream soda. Thu Jul 13 15:32:39 -0700 2006 1720931 15165 ICE_Student 1 1721285 Grey Goose is apparently the only maker of vanilla flavor that uses actual vanilla, instead of chemical compounds, so at least you have the good stuff! I would recommend you mix it with raspberry vodka and grand marnier, maybe a splash of lime, you're good to go. It's also used in drinks that taste like creamsicles (orange and vanilla) but I've foudn the better ones are basically vanilla vodka, another flavored vodka, and a splash of something or other to cut the sweetness. Vanilla vodka, gingerale, and a splash of angostura bitters is also VERY tasty. Not that this is an everyday thing, but one of the best things ever is a shot of vanilla vodka mixed with a half-shot of frangelico - take the shot and then bite immediately into a lemon slice dipped in sugar. it tasted EXACTLY like a piece of buttermilk chocolate cake. I have no idea how that works, but its totally crazy (and delicious). Fri Jun 30 18:00:30 -0700 2006 1719936 13093 Maya 1 1724138 "Vanilla turnover shots" ....pour frozen vodka in shot glass..after drinking shot bite on wedge of lime that has been dipped in sugar/cinnamon mixture (much like the tequella/lemmon thing)...it sounds strange, but is VERY good. Mon Jul 03 01:06:30 -0700 2006 1719936 14062 suzspot 1 1728971 If you mix it with OJ it will taste like a creamsicle. Thu Jul 06 12:28:31 -0700 2006 1719936 15914 scscr 1 1758709 I like it in either Coke or, if I'm serving something fancy, I mix it in raspberry puree with a dash of lime juice. It's really good! Fri Jul 21 15:26:11 -0700 2006 1719936 20700 Schveinhund 1 1760915 Vanilla Coke and Dr. Pepper is pretty good. Sat Jul 22 19:05:45 -0700 2006 1719936 20967 Dizzyginger 1 1769925 D'oh! A friend gave you a flavored vodka, and you are not big vodka fans? Anyway, you could just re-gift to someone who is a big distilled spirit fan (if you need it, I can give my mailing address). You can also save it for any dessert/chocolate/fruit sauce that uses some kind of distilled spirit, and use your flavored vodka instead. Thu Jul 27 01:01:26 -0700 2006 1719936 21941 jerry i h 1 1772321 Just read this thread and thought of you.... http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/312389 vanilla vodka and iced coffee sounds even better. Fri Jul 28 00:54:31 -0700 2006 1719936 15785 monday 1 1806668 Once, when I was much younger, a very good friend introduced me to the virtues of Stoli Vanilla and Club Soda! Of course, that night saw me walking down Main St. with my shoes in my hand and no recollection my how I ended up home (with my shoes in the car). You could try that, or there's a wonderful chocolate martini you can make, but it requires about 3 or 4 more ingredients AND, would be sweet. TT Mon Aug 14 15:44:28 -0700 2006 1719936 19247 TexasToast 1 2132088 I just bought a bottle of Grey Goose Vanilla by mistake and I asked around and the best mix so far that I tried out was Root Beer/Creame Soda and GG Vanilla. Mmmmmmmmm Wed Dec 27 21:10:23 -0800 2006 1719936 62286 VodkaLover 1 2137635 My husband likes Black Russians made with vanilla vodka. Fri Dec 29 20:14:06 -0800 2006 1719936 29732 cherie 1 2137731 Sooo good with coffee as previously posted. With a little espresso, kaluha and milk (or cream) shaken with ice and served UP or Rocks is delicious. I also make a version of a French Martini with vanilla vodka, chambord, a splash of pineapple, teeeny squeeze of lemon, shake and serve up in a chilled martini glass with a twist. I've served this as a bartender and rimmed the glass with sugared grahm cracker crumbs....sware it tastes like cheesecake. All else fails and you still don't like it....send it to me :) Fri Dec 29 20:44:11 -0800 2006 1719936 25364 momof3 2 2147394 ha! I'm laughing as I read through these posts, because I'm so surprised no one mentioned the ONLY way I have ever managed to use our (still half-full) bottle of Stoli vanilla vodka: mixed with champagne! I was first served this combo at a NYC bar, and I think it was called a golden martini? in any case, it is not super-sweet, and to me, it is a very delicious pairing... the toastiness of the champagne etc. Wed Jan 03 03:33:27 -0800 2007 2137731 55964 lodgegirl 1 2147648 Another Creamscicle recipe 2 oz. Vanilla Vodka 1 oz. Triple sec 1 oz. Orange juice 1 oz. Heavy cream. Combine all ingredients in mixing glass with ice, stir well and strain into cocktail glass. Wed Jan 03 05:15:30 -0800 2007 1719936 59865 texascarl 1 2147662 A half shot of vanilla vodka into any good heavy dark beer will make it a bit more interesting and will give you a bit more altitude as well. The Black Russian idea is superb, Cheri. I will remember that. Vanilla can also be a wonderful perfume for lobsters and large shrimp. A splash if you are sauteeing them? Just a thought. Wed Jan 03 05:24:04 -0800 2007 1719936 11938 Tripeler 1 2155092 Make a Tequila Sunrise, substituting vanilla vodka for the tequila. Tastes just like St. Joseph's Aspirin for Children! Fri Jan 05 03:53:53 -0800 2007 1719936 10143 MC Slim JB 1 2155113 I make a lychee Martini..Lychee liquor, Saki, Vanilla Stoli and lychee juice..yummy. Fri Jan 05 04:01:46 -0800 2007 1719936 25486 Daphna101 1 2156833 I love Vanilla Vodka!!! my drink of choice is mixed with white soda (diet) and cranberry.If your not a cranberry fan any flavor juice will do...A slash of blueberry would be good and different. Very tasty not to sweet. Enjoy!! Fri Jan 05 18:52:41 -0800 2007 1719936 64350 ferfer70 2 2157867 I had to look up "white soda", which I guess is sweetened, carbonated milk; so presumably "diet" substitutes artificial sweetener for the sugar. I have never heard of this stuff: fascinating! Fri Jan 05 22:28:12 -0800 2007 2156833 10143 MC Slim JB 3 2161009 White soda meaning Sprite or 7up. Sun Jan 07 01:17:55 -0800 2007 2157867 64350 ferfer70 1 2161014 Infuse it with some fruit for a martini (like orange slices for orange dreamsicle). Sun Jan 07 01:19:40 -0800 2007 1719936 64454 kcchan 2 4589577 or just some orange juice. ive tried it. kindda tastes like a dreamsicle. Sun Apr 12 12:48:09 -0700 2009 2161014 282191 bmsutter80 1 4589573 ive tried this before and it actually tastes pretty good. mix it with a&w creme soda. might sound a little weird but its good. or just mix it with some coke. cant go wrong either way. Sun Apr 12 12:46:41 -0700 2009 1719936 282191 bmsutter80 1 4589581 also you could use it making white russians. Sun Apr 12 12:49:32 -0700 2009 1719936 282191 bmsutter80 1 4590725 2 oz. Vanilla Vodka 1/2 oz. Midori 1/2 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice shake with ice. serve straight up. Mon Apr 13 04:57:43 -0700 2009 1719936 71633 jerryc123 1 4591082 Hawaiian Martini Roy Yamaguchi's national chain of Hawaiian fusion restaurants serves a martini that will have you singing "Tiny Bubbles" with your imaginary monkey friend Cecil. Whole bottles of Skyy vodka, Stoli Vanil, and Malibu rum are dumped into a giant decanter along with some sugar and pineapple chunks. After three days, when all the hunks of pineapple are floating, the cocktail's ready to be served -- shaken, not stirred -- in a chilled martini glass. This is a perfect clone to prepare in advance of your next swinging cocktail party since the recipe makes around 36 drinks. 2 750 ml bottles Skyy Vodka 1 750 ml bottle Stoli Vanil Vodka 1 750 ml bottle Malibu Rum 1 6-ounce can pineapple juice 1 cup sugar 1 fresh pineapple, sliced 1. Combine vodkas, Malibu rum, and pineapple juice in a large nozzled decanter or 5 quart jug. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. 2. Slice the top and bottom off of a fresh pineapple. Slice the pineapple in half then slice the halves in half to make quarters. Cut the rind from each of the quarters, then slice the quarters into 1/2-inch thick slices. This will make several bite-size wedges. Add pineapple slices to decanter, and let mixture sit for 3 days. 3. To make the drink, shake 3 ounces of the martini blend with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with one piece of pineapple from the decanter, speared on a toothpick. Makes about 36 servings. Oh, man, are these good ! Mon Apr 13 08:04:17 -0700 2009 1719936 132857 dockhl 1 4591363 I'd add a dash of orange bitters, shake over ice and serve up. Mon Apr 13 09:42:44 -0700 2009 1719936 92744 invinotheresverde 1 4591916 2 parts vanilla vodka 1 part white cranberry juice Splash of cointreau Splash of Lime Juice Shake with Ice and Strain into a cocktail glass. Mon Apr 13 12:13:44 -0700 2009 1719936 247373 GinChevyChase 1 4591958 Soak mango in it with blueberries, top over angle food cake and top with toasted coconut and vanilla vodka mixed with honey for a light drizzle. Chicken is a herbed vanilla vodka. Fresh rosemary and thyme, onions and vanilla vodka with cayenne and then marinade, grill and serve with a fresh fruit salad. Add a dash of the vodka to the fruit salsa as well. Makes a great flavor. You can do this with fish or scallops too. Mon Apr 13 12:23:50 -0700 2009 1719936 232829 kchurchill5 1 4591979 Over fennel, grapefruit, oranges regular and blood oranges. Toss with fresh mint and serve. Great salad served over a bed a greens tossed with just a little olive oil, s/p. Top with chopped pecans or macadamian nuts. Delicious Mon Apr 13 12:29:06 -0700 2009 1719936 232829 kchurchill5 1 4719333 The Mary Jane Cocktail 2 ounces vanilla vodka 1 ounce Belle de Brillet (Cognac-based pear liqueur) 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters Lime twist garnish Shake for 10 seconds and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the lime peel. Wed May 27 12:23:33 -0700 2009 1719936 65240 Sazerac 1 4729281 The vodka, Roses Lime, and a lime on ice. A splash of cream if you like, tastes like key lime pie but not too sweet. Sat May 30 23:54:49 -0700 2009 1719936 215278 corneygirl 1 4870505 1 3/4 oz of Vanilla Vodka 1/4 oz of Amaretto Chill martini glass. Pour vodka and amaretto in bar shaker filled with ice and James Bond it (shaken not stirred). Strain into emptied, chilled martini glass.... a salute... Sat Jul 18 15:07:08 -0700 2009 1719936 45520 chibuff99