- How are red vodka, black vodka, and traditional vodka different?
- What is red vodka mixed with?
- Where is red vodka marketed?
- References
The red vodka is a liquor located within the group of alcoholic beverages, distilled vodka combines an industrial scale with fruit and other Rosaceae wild berries environments.
In this case, and as seen in the manufacturers' descriptions, the most fundamental characteristic of red vodka is that it has a sweeter taste than traditional vodka, in addition to its color, which is typically bright and intense red.
The smell itself is, in this class of vodka, a unique attribute that can be achieved through the use of berries such as sloe (Prunus spinosa), whose aroma is penetrating. As with black vodka, red vodka stands out for being very striking thanks to its color, which allows it to stand out from other spirits.
Similarly, this vodka can be used in mixes that become cocktails that use various liquors, fruits or juices to soften its powerful flavor.
These traits allow red vodka to be admired throughout the world and to be considered an exquisite drink, although these appreciations vary according to geography.
In short, there have been many companies that have aspired to produce this vodka, which has been manufactured for several years and that follow in the footsteps of traditional vodka, a product that has served as the basis for its good production and consequently the praise of the liquor tasters.
How are red vodka, black vodka, and traditional vodka different?
A similarity between red vodka, black vodka and traditional vodka is that they are all undoubtedly drinks that are made by distilling fruits that were subjected to fermentation; therefore, all three are classified as distilled beverages.
Similarly, this trio of liqueurs can use flavorings and sugar in order to enhance their original chemical composition (that is, water and ethanol), which drastically changes their flavor in many variants.
However, the similarities from here diminish. Between red vodka, black vodka and traditional vodka there are different degrees of alcohol; while the latter reaches up to 40º, the first two mentioned are close to 20º.
Such a difference means that traditional vodka is a much stronger liquor than red vodka and black vodka; thus, traditional vodka has a very intense flavor.
In addition, red vodka, black vodka and traditional vodka have different colors, which is why their ingredients are naturally different. While traditional vodka has a clear and semi-transparent appearance, red vodka is entirely red and black vodka is black (forgive the redundancy).
In these last two types of vodka, the tonality is not diluted by the action of other liqueurs with which it interacts when making the cocktails.
It is also accurate to say that red vodka and black vodka do not smell the same as traditional vodka. Black sarsaparilla and apple liqueur can give black vodka bittersweet and fruity touches, and the same is true of red vodka but with the use of sloe.
Traditional vodka, on the other hand, has hardly any smell, which for certain liquor manufacturing companies does not suit the 21st century market, which seeks to reinvent itself through more modern combinations.
In the end, it is striking that traditional vodka can be made using homemade methods, hence the famous artisanal vodka that is kept in family cupboards in Eastern Europe.
In contrast, both red and black vodka are products made in a factory with proprietary recipes whose ingredients and preparation are, specifically, business secrets that industry giants, such as Eristoff among others, will not reveal to the public..
The information described above gives rise to summarize, through a comparative table, the most notable differences between red vodka, black vodka and traditional vodka:
What is red vodka mixed with?
Although red vodka can be drunk on its own, it is also possible to make a variety of cocktails that have mixed ingredients. Therefore, products such as cola, Sprite, lemon juice, blackberries, sugar, soda, etc. can be combined with red vodka to satisfy individual creative tastes and wishes.
Each drink has a name that is related to specific circumstances that go beyond what can be detailed in this article.
Traditional vodka has many cocktails in its inventory (for example, Bloody Mary, Cosmopolitan, White / Black Russian, and Screwdriver). Of course, red vodka is also not far behind and it has many drinks that could be created in just a few years and that are already drunk in many bars around the world.
And to show a button: Eristoff is a peculiar case in which red vodka can lead to other exquisite liqueurs, such as those that appear in this short list.
- Red on the rocks: the mix is simple. Just 100 milliliters of red vodka with ice cubes.
- Wolf bite: 50 milliliters of red vodka are mixed with a slice of lime that is squeezed with the drink.
- Red & tonic: it is made by mixing 50 milliliters of red vodka with tonic. The tonic and red vodka should appear in separate but overlapping layers, that is, one on top of the other.
Where is red vodka marketed?
As with black vodka, red vodka is seen more frequently in Europe (especially in Eastern Europe) and in North America, with less presence in Latin America.
Although there are websites that offer this product at reasonable prices, in general terms red vodka is a very fine liquor that due to its rarity and high quality is difficult to find in the Spanish-speaking market, be it Spain, Argentina or Mexico.
References
- Abou-Ganim, Tony (2010). The Modern Mixologist: Contemporary Classic Cocktails. Illinois, United States. Agate Publishing.
- Begg, Desmond (1998). The Vodka Companion: A Connoisseur's Guide. Philadelphia, United States. Running Press.
- Blinov, Dmitri (2012, December 14). Truths (and some lies) about vodka. Moscow, Russia. Russia Beyond the Headline. Consulted on January 23, 2017, at: es.rbth.com.
- Drinks. Eristoff Red. Racha, Georgia. Eristoff. Accessed January 23, 2017, at: eristoff.com.
- Foley, Ray (2007). The Vodka 1000: The Ultimate Collection of Vodka Cocktails, Recipes, Facts, and Resources. Illinois, United States. Sourcebooks, Inc.
- Price, Pamela Vandyke (1979). The Penguin Book of Spirits and Liqueurs (1st reprint, 1980). Harmondsworth, UK. Penguin Books.
- Vodka. Distilled liquor. London, United Kingdom. Encyclopaedia Britannica (Digital version). Accessed January 23, 2017, at: britannica.com.
- Eristoff Red Vodka. Jumbo Slijterij. Retrieved January 23, 2017, at: jumboslijterij.nl.