Good Boy Vodka

GOOD BOY Vodka is a vodka, and the listing doesn't say what it's distilled from, where it's made, or its proof. That means the base and strength aren't stated here, so check the label for them. Vodkas in this style are usually neutral and clean, with a faint grain or potato sweetness and a smooth, slightly oily texture. Expect little aroma beyond a light whiff of alcohol and perhaps a hint of grain. That neutrality is the reason to buy it. It works best in drinks where the other ingredients carry the flavor and the spirit supplies body and backbone. In a Moscow Mule, it lets the ginger beer and lime come through, and a copper mug with plenty of ice keeps it cold. A Bloody Mary tends to hide the vodka behind tomato, horseradish and spice, so a clean bottle suits it. In a Cosmopolitan, the cranberry, lime and orange liqueur do the work. An Espresso Martini wants a vodka that adds strength without competing with the coffee. For a classic Martini, stir it with ice until very cold and strain it into a chilled glass. Add a lemon twist, or a dry vermouth rinse if you like a drier drink. To sip it neat, keep the bottle in the freezer. Cold thickens the texture and softens any alcohol edge. Serve it in a small chilled glass, or over a large cube in a rocks glass. If you plan to drink it straight, it pairs with salty, fatty or briny foods such as smoked fish, pickles and cured meats. Plan on mixing it if you want to find out how it behaves in a cocktail.