Faber Cold Brew Vodka

Faber Cold Brew Vodka is, going by its name, a coffee-flavored vodka. That puts it in the flavored category rather than the neutral, clean-spirit category. The details we have don't give the base grain, ABV or sweetness level, so treat what follows as what to expect from cold-brew-style vodkas, not as measured facts about this bottle. Expect roasted coffee aroma, a bittersweet cocoa or dark-roast edge, and a smoother, less acidic coffee note than hot-brewed styles usually give. The vodka underneath should stay fairly neutral, so the coffee leads. The Espresso Martini is the obvious use. Because the coffee flavor is already built in, you can shake it with a little coffee liqueur or simple syrup and a splash of fresh espresso, or even skip the espresso for a lighter, quicker version. Shake it hard with ice so the surface foams, then strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass. A White Russian or Black Russian also suits it, with the vodka standing in for both the plain vodka and part of the coffee liqueur. Pour it over ice with cream or milk for the White version, and adjust the sweetness to taste. Some classic vodka cocktails don't fit as well. A Cosmopolitan, a Bloody Mary or a Moscow Mule would clash with coffee flavor, so use a plain vodka for those. A Moscow Mule is the one that can work, if you like coffee with ginger and lime. Add a small pour of the vodka to a mule only as an experiment, not as a standard recipe. For sipping, keep the bottle in the freezer or chill it thoroughly. Cold mutes sweetness and lets the roast character come through. Serve it neat in a small glass, or over a large ice cube in a rocks glass. Dessert pairings are the natural match: dark chocolate, tiramisu, vanilla ice cream, or an affogato-style pour over a scoop of ice cream.