The Vodka Gimlet cocktail dates all the way back to the 18th century to keep sailors from getting scurvy. And because real man don’t need vitamins they added vodka to the drink to be ‘easier on the tongue’ – oh man I love the good old times. In contrary to the other cocktails you can […]
The holiday has officially started in The Netherlands and with temperature rising we are in some dire need of a fruity and bitter-sweet cocktail. Ingredients Ice 2 ounces Vodka Juice of 1/2 a Grapefruit 7Up / Sprite (deepening on which part of the world you are in) Extra’s You can add some extra decoration to […]
With most of the pandemic behind us, more and more is possible in the Netherlands. One of the nicest relaxations is of course that the bars inside and outside are allowed to open again. To celebrate, you get a free shot at bars serving our Amsterdam Vodka by showing our Instagram post with your soft […]
Even if you don’t know the Vodka Screwdriver cocktail, you have probably already drunk this cocktail once as a mix. It is in fact the cocktail name for the well-known mixed drink vodka – gravy. The name probably comes from the American expatriates who worked in the oil industry in the strictly religious Dubai. Between […]
Last few days, watermelon cocktails with vodka were a regular feature at Amsterdam Republic parties, so I’m giving you the recipe to kick off a delicious weekend! Ingredients for a Vodka Watermelon Cocktail 250 ml vodka4 teaspoons lime juice½ medium watermelon3 sprigs of fresh mintpossibly a few drops of Tabasco if you want to spice […]
Tasteful architecture, friendly locals and an abundance of culture builds a pretty picture of Amsterdam. To help you get your all-rounded Amsterdam experience, we’ve narrowed down a few must-do activities that will have you falling in love with the city from dawn to dusk. Treasure hunt in city markets There’s no better way to mingle […]
Amsterdam promises a whole lot of fun and frolic – it is an experience you will cherish for a lifetime. There is so much to explore starting from museums and markets to the party scene! Take a Tour of Rijksmuseum Begin with a tour of the Rijksmuseum which is one of the grandest museums in […]
Image courtesy https://hart.amsterdam/nl/page/230085/de-kroningsrellen The tanks rolled through the streets of Amsterdam and dozens of people were injured but, surprisingly, no one was killed. Today, exactly forty years ago, Amsterdam was the scene of the biggest battle between squatters and police that the city would ever see. A squatted building near Vondelpark became the scene of […]
The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is known for its stunning architecture, artistic heritage, picturesque canal network, and exhaustive museums. But there is much so much more to the city that its legacies from the Golden Age. It has an effervescent nightlife, craft beers, vivifying vodka, and marijuana-smelling streets. Forget the beaten tourist path and […]
I’ve had a gazillion hangovers and they all start with the same thing, a night of heavy drinking. But is it true that your hangover will be less severe because of vodka? The short answer is yes, because there are less congeners (by-products to make the vodka) than you will find in whisky, bourbon or even […]
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