Cheap Vodka Premium

Esplanda's Cheap Vodka Premium is a vodka, and the listing doesn't state its base ingredient, proof or distillation method. We won't guess at those. Vodkas in this category are usually made from grain, potato or corn. They are filtered to a neutral profile, so expect a clean, lightly sweet, faintly peppery spirit rather than a flavored one. Grain-based vodkas tend to feel crisp and dry. Potato and corn versions tend to feel rounder and slightly creamier on the palate. Check the bottle label for the exact base and strength. A neutral vodka like this suits drinks where the spirit supports the other ingredients rather than leading. In a Moscow Mule it gives the ginger beer and lime room to dominate, and a copper mug with plenty of ice keeps it cold. In a Bloody Mary it carries tomato, horseradish, celery salt and hot sauce without clashing with them. For a Cosmopolitan, shake it hard with cranberry, lime and orange liqueur. An Espresso Martini works because the vodka adds strength without competing with the coffee. Shake it with fresh espresso and coffee liqueur until a dense foam forms. For a classic Martini, stir it with ice and a splash of dry vermouth until very cold, then strain it into a chilled glass with a lemon twist or olives. Fewer botanicals are at play than in a gin Martini, so the result is a cleaner, more direct drink. To drink it neat, keep the bottle in the freezer. Cold temperatures thicken the texture and soften any alcohol bite, and a chilled spirit pours into a small glass or over a single large cube in a rocks glass. Salty and briny foods such as smoked fish, pickles and olives match a straight pour well.