Sub Rosa Spirits

We're having a love affair with all things Indian (hello, Slumdog), and Oregon distiller Sub Rosa Spirits gives us more reason to dive into more spice dreams. Their Saffron vodka is infused with 8 whoppin' ingredients (cumin, coriander, ginger, black pepper, cayenne, saffron, galangal, and turmeric]. The warm and sexy aromatics dance gracefully with each other, making this perfect for an exotic cocktail recipe. This one has a lotta oomph so don't drink it straight.

I'm impressed with the Tarragon vodka. They infuse with fresh organic tarragon leaves and mint...yum. The taste is both subtle and definite, very gentle on the tongue. I think I might try to use this in cooking too.

Here's a drink recipe for you to try. It has a great floral/acid balance:

Lemon Blossom

1 1/2 oz Sub Rosa Tarragon vodka
1 oz. St. Germain Elderflower liqueur
1 oz. fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz. Limoncello

Shaken in mixer, half filled with ice, strained into a cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon peel.

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