Kanon Organic Vodka: Posts tagged cocktails

February 22, 2012
Exclusive Cocktail Recipes From Our First Atlanta Dinner

We're proud to say that we've already accomplished one of our major goals for 2012--bringing Kanon to the South. First stop: Atlanta. Last Friday night we hosted our first pairing dinner at The Lawrence and got to see firsthand why ATL is unlike any other city we've touched. But in case you couldn't make it, we took careful notes on the cocktail recipes to make sure you can experience it for yourself at home. Read on for some seriously delicious libations below--because why shouldn't you start the weekend a little early?

Asta's Thirst
3 oz Kanon Vodka
1 oz Dry Vermouth
Dash orange bitters

To Make: Stirred over ice. Garnish with lemon twist.

Opening Soon
1 oz Kanon Vodka
1 oz Amaro Nonino
1/2 oz Bianco vermouth
1/2 oz Fino Sherry
Dash orange bitters

To Make: Stirred over ice. Garnish with lemon twist.

Garden & Gun
2 oz Lapsang Souchang tea infused Kanon Vodka
3/4 oz lemon juice
1/2 oz ginger syrup
1/2 oz simple syrup
1 dash grapefruit bitters
1 oz soda club soda

To infuse Kanon with tea: Add 1 tablespoon tea for every eight ounces of vodka at room temperature. Do not agitate or heat. Allow to steep at room temp for 2 hours. Fine strain.

To Make: Shake all ingredients minus the soda with ice to chill. Strain over fresh ice into collins glass. Top with soda.

Mike's Brick Tie
1 1/2 oz thyme infused Kanon Vodka
1/2 oz Orange Curacao
1/2 oz Pecan Milk
1/2 oz simple syrup
1/2 oz lemon juice
1 oz Three Philosopher's Beer (Dark Triple Bock)

To infuse Kanon with thyme: Using a 1 L whip cream charger, add 1 bottle kanon and 12 sprigs of thyme. Secure top. Charge 2-3 NO2 cartridges into canister, inverting in between charges. Wait 5 minutes. With canister right side up, depress handle and vent all nitrogen (not the liquid, just the gas). A litlle liquid shoud come out, but just a little. Unscrew top and allow to sit for 15 min, then fine strain.

To Make: Shake all ingredients minus the beer with ice to chill. Strain over fresh ice in rocks glass. Top with beer, garnish with sprig of thyme.
CONTINUE READING EXCLUSIVE COCKTAIL RECIPES FROM OUR FIRST ATLANTA DINNER.
February 14, 2012
GOODNESS Day 4: Make a Mexican Fiesta From Julian Medina and Our Blackberry Gimlet

The final day of Fashion Week's favorite pop-up restaurant GOODNESS has officially come to a close, and our stomachs are already going through withdrawal. Luckily, we snagged quite a few recipes from the featured chefs this week so that we can continue filling our plates with locally-sourced, delicious meals at home. Today's cocktail and food recipe combo comes from chef Julian Medina of Toloache. Make it next time you're in the mood for a Mexican fiesta, invite some pals over and serve our Blackberry Gimlet on the side for a sweet, booze-filled fix. Cheers!

Blackberry Gimlet
2 oz. Kanon Organic Vodka
3 each Blackberries
3/4 oz. Simple Syrup
3/4 oz. Lime juice

Muddle blackberries then add remaining ingredients and combine into a cocktail shaker. Shake and pour into a martini glass.

Tacos de Langosta
(serves 8)

For Lobster:
2 1¼- pound Maine Lobsters, live
1 carrot, chopped
1 Spanish onion, quartered
2 garlic cloves
2 stalks of celery, chopped
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 sprig of thyme
Water to fill large pot

For Chile de Arbol Salsa: Serves 1 quart
10 dry chilies de arbol
1 cup Spanish onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
¼ cup rice vinegar
½ cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Kosher salt

For Chipotle Mayo: Serves 1 quart
1 egg yolks
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chipotle puree
½ tablespoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cups canola oil
1 teaspoon honey
Kosher salt
CONTINUE READING GOODNESS DAY 4: MAKE A MEXICAN FIESTA FROM JULIAN MEDINA AND OUR BLACKBERRY GIMLET.
FÖK: Elettra Wiedemann
Elettra Wiedemann is the model and environmentalist responsible for Fashion Week's favorite pop-up restaurant: Goodness. Plus, she's got a masters in biomedicine and is the co-founder of Justonefrickinday.com, a non-profit that helps charities worldwide. Talk about serious beauty and brains.... more
February 13, 2012
GOODNESS Day 3: Alain Allegretti's Troffie with Ventresca Tuna and a Pear Martini

It's the second to last day of Elettra Wiedemann's Goodness Pop-Up in Columbus Circle, and while we're bummed out that it's coming to an end, we're walking away having spent the better part of the weekend trying out some seriously delicious dishes from a few of Manhattan's most noted chefs. Sweet deal. Today's cocktail and food recipes from La Promenade's Alain Allegretti are for the more experienced cooks out there–but don't let the long ingredients list intimidate you. We recommend testing out the recipes we posted from Goodness Day 1 and Day 2 for starters, then working your way up to today's delicious Troffie with Ventresca Tuna and Provencal Pear Martini with a spiral lemon twist. The wait will be well worth it.

Provencal Pear Martini
1.5 oz Kanon Vodka
.5 oz St Germain
.5 oz pear puree

Shaken vigorously then poured into a chilled Martini glass. Topped with a splash of champagne/cava. Garnished with a spiral lemon twist.

Troffie with Ventresca Tuna
(serves 5-6)

Ingredients:
3 Heirloom Tomatoes
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, sliced
5 oz extra virgin olive oil
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tbsp tomato paste
½ pint cherry tomatoes
1 oz capers, drained
1 oz olives, pitted and halved
1 oz preserved lemons, diced
1 oz parsley, chopped
1 oz pecorino cheese, grated
1 pound troffie pasta
1 -2 cans of ventresca tuna

Step 1: Cut cherry tomatoes in half and put on a sheet pan. Toss tomatoes in 2-ounces of olive oil, 3 sprigs of thyme and 1 chopped clove of garlic. Roast in a 225-degree oven for 1 ½ hours. After cool, dice tomatoes into small pieces.

CONTINUE READING GOODNESS DAY 3: ALAIN ALLEGRETTI'S TROFFIE WITH VENTRESCA TUNA AND A PEAR MARTINI.
FÖK: Elettra Wiedemann
Elettra Wiedemann is the model and environmentalist responsible for Fashion Week's favorite pop-up restaurant: Goodness. Plus, she's got a masters in biomedicine and is the co-founder of Justonefrickinday.com, a non-profit that helps charities worldwide. Talk about serious beauty and brains.... more
February 11, 2012
GOODNESS Day 1: Make Our Tarragon Mango and Bloody Kanon Cocktails

If you can't actually be at New York Fashion Week this year, there are a couple ways you can still get into the game. First - you can head on over to our Friends of Kanon NYFW Instagram Viewer to see all of the best pictures from Fashion Week all in one place, as they happen. Secondly, you can stay tuned to our blog where we'll be posting cocktail and food recipes each day from Elettra Wiedemann's GOODNESS pop-up restaurant. Today, we're kicking things off with our Tarragon Mango, a refreshing replacement for your morning OJ, and the Bloody Kanon GOODNESS, both served alongside Mario Batali's delicious menu offerings. Make them at home and bring the goodness of Fashion Week (pun intended) to you. Cheers!

Tarragon Mango
2oz Kanon
2 big chunks Mango
6 leaves tarragon

To Make: Muddle mango and tarragon, add vodka and shake. Strain into a rocks glass with ice.

Bloody Kanon GOODNESS
Take one large can of tomato juice and split it evenly between two quart containers.
Then add to each quart container:
6 brspn Horseradish
8 brspn Worcestershire sauce
6 dashes Tobasco Sauce
3/4 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp Celery Salt
1oz Lemon Juice
1oz Olive Brine

To finish, fill a 16-ounce glass to the rim with ice and the mixture and add two ounces of Kanon Organic Vodka. Serve with celery and olives.

Photo by Susie G.
FÖK: Elettra Wiedemann
Elettra Wiedemann is the model and environmentalist responsible for Fashion Week's favorite pop-up restaurant: Goodness. Plus, she's got a masters in biomedicine and is the co-founder of Justonefrickinday.com, a non-profit that helps charities worldwide. Talk about serious beauty and brains.... more
February 2, 2012
Three Low-Calorie Vodka Cocktails Inspired by White Girl Problems
The Size Zero
Everyone's favorite psycho, Babe Walker, the tweeter behind @whitegrlproblem, wrote a book--so we're throwing a party. Obviously. She's already let us in on how to live life a la WGP and recover from a hangover in style, so now we're going to give her just what she's always hoped for--the perfect night out.

We've created some cocktails that are guaranteed to please any WGP follower--read: low-cal and vodka-soaked. Read on for recipes below, and try not to salivate.

THE SIZE ZERO

2 oz. Kanon Vodka
1 oz Grapefruit Juice
Garnish with Mint Leaf

THE BABE

2 oz Kanon Vodka
1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 oz. Elderflower Syrup
Optional: Garnish with Lemongrass

THE DOUBLE ZERO

2oz Kanon Vodka
Top with Ice and Soda and a Splash of Fresh Lime
Garnish with a Slice of Lime

Cocktails created by Stephen Lang/Silkstone
FÖK: Babe Walker
Babe Walker is the personality behind the most talked about Twitter handle of the last year, @WhiteGrlProblem. Now, with a new memoir on shelves, Babe is about to take the online AND print world by storm.
February 1, 2012
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a St. Valentine Kanon Cocktail

There are at least two great things about drinking vodka on Valentine's Day. For one, if you started off the night single, a couple of glasses of Kanon will give you all the social lubrication you need to strike up a conversation with that hot somebody at the bar. Or scenario B – after a few glasses of Kanon, you just won't give a damn whether you're single or not. Both great ways to go if you ask us. So if you're all about having a good time, even on what is potentially the loneliest day of the year, start it off right with our St. Valentine's cocktail. If attached, it's also a great way to impress your significant other – the key trick at hand being the rose petal garnish. Trust us on this one.

2 1⁄2 parts kanon
3 strawberries - cored
1 celery leaf (size of a thumb)
splash lime juice
Muddle, strain, serve up in a martini glass. Garnish with rose petals.

Created by Paul Johnson at 2E Lounge at the Pierre Hotel
January 27, 2012
Cocktail Lab Talks Crazy Cocktails, Annoying Bar Requests and More
Tim and Danny of Cocktail Lab
Our launch party in San Francisco was a party for the ages. We like to make a bold first impression, after all. You already know about the delicious food we served and have recipes for the killer cocktails of the evening--now we're bringing you some behind-the-scenes bartender insight from The Cocktail Lab.

Read on to learn how they're shaking up the cocktail norms in the Bay Area (literally), and find out what these mixologists really think of Kanon. Happy weekend.

Kanon Vodka: What was the concept behind the cocktails for Kanon’s SF launch dinner?

Cocktail Lab: We revisited what we thought of as traditional vodka conceptions (limiting our mixing to fruit juices, trying to "hide" the vodka flavor) and tried to show off just how versatile the spirit can be. Whenever we concept cocktails for an event, we like to incorporate as much of an interactive element into the experience as possible, so the idea behind the reception punch was to start with a tasty but simple base, and let the guests choose from an array of bitters and other modifiers to customize their drink.

KV: What about the mixology scene in San Francisco makes it different from anywhere else?

CL: There's incredibly inspired and talented barfolk the world over, but there's definitely discernible differences in style, technique and choice of components when it comes to city vs city. I feel as if many (certainly not all) San Francisco bartenders reach for fresh fruits, herbs and vegetables first, and incorporate a lot of culinary components into beverage creation. What ties us all together is the incredible sense of camaraderie and support in the community at large.

CONTINUE READING COCKTAIL LAB TALKS CRAZY COCKTAILS, ANNOYING BAR REQUESTS AND MORE.
January 25, 2012
5 Unique Cocktail Recipes From our San Francisco Launch
Bittered Punch
Now that you've heard us go on about our new spot in San Francisco, we thought it was time to share the delicious cocktails developed by Cocktail Lab that helped us celebrate our official launch into the neighborhood. We've even thrown in some food pairing suggestions (taste tested by us) in case you're planning an upcoming feast for friends. Cheers!

Bittered Punch

1 1/2 oz Kanon Organic Vodka
3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz Honey Syrup
Bitters
Sparkling Wine

To Make: Combine the first three ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake to chill. Strain into a rocks glass, add a couple dashes of your favorite bitters and top off with sparkling wine.

Pair With: None. To be served pre-dinner.

Umami Martini

2 oz Juniper-Infused Kanon Organic Vodka
3/4 oz Bianco Vermouth
Bacon Powder
Togarashi

To Make: Combine the vodka and vermouth in a mixing glass and stir with ice to chill. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and serve with a spoon of bacon powder topped with a dash of togarashi.

Pair With: Smoked oyster chowder, Dungeness crab, fennel, potato, turnip and tarragon.
CONTINUE READING 5 UNIQUE COCKTAIL RECIPES FROM OUR SAN FRANCISCO LAUNCH.
January 23, 2012
The Highclere: Drink Our Downton Abbey Inspired Cocktail

If you've jumped onto the Downton Abbey train like us, well then you may have asked yourself at some point in time: what might the people of North Yorkshire have liked to drink in the early 1900s? No? Just us? Well, whether you were curious about this matter or not, we've crafted (with the help of master mixologist Nicolas O'Conner of Apotheke) a cocktail featuring Earl Grey tea which we imagine the Crawley family would have loved to drink by the bucketful. In honor of the real name of the castle in which Downton Abbey is set, we call this one The Highclere. Now time to drink up.

The Highclere
Downton Abbey Cocktail

2oz. Kanon Organic Vodka
1.25oz. Earl Grey Tea
.75oz. Egg White
.5oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
.5oz. Simple Syrup
.25oz. Triple Sec
.5oz. Club Soda
2 dashes Angostura bitters

To Make: Pour all ingredients except soda water and bitters into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 30 secounds then pour into a glass. Add soda, then the bitters to the top.

To make simple syrup mix two parts sugar to one part water until the sugar dissolves.

To make Earl Grey tea use one standard tea bag to 8oz of water.

Created by Nicolas O'Conner from Apotheke.
January 20, 2012
How to Make the Most Man Repelling Cocktail...Ever
You’d think that man repelling would be essentially impossible when cocktails are involved—ahem, social lubrication. But, oh no, not when Leandra Medine the official Man Repeller, is involved. At the Webster Miami's soiree last week, we paired up with our fave harem-pants wearing, pattern-clashing FOK to create the drink least likely to attract attention from the male species. That’s right, behold our bright pink, fruity, cherry-adorned cocktail—The Man Repeller. Check out the recipe below and shake one up this weekend.

For best results, pair with an aggressive arm party and as many items of clothing as possible. The shy need not apply.

The Man Repeller

1.5 oz Kanon Organic Vodka
1/2 oz Triple Sec
1/2 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 oz fresh pear juice
1 oz fresh cranberry juice

Combine ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and cherry.

Photos by Camilo Rios
FÖK: Leandra Medine
Leandra Medine is the quirky and style-centric blogger behind "The Man Repeller," whose take on man-repelling fashion (think lime green tights, turbans and suspenders) versus man-getting style has caught the attention of the blogosphere, designers like Rachel Roy, and even... more
January 17, 2012
In From Sweden: Make These Specially Crafted Libations from the Elle Awards
Tea Re-Fashioned
Since we're so into awards these days, we decided to attend The Elle Awards at the Grand Hotel Stockholm--a massive fashion awards show in Sweden. And since acknowledgements were given to the best designers, photographers and stylists who have contributed to the fashion industry, both in Sweden and internationally, we knew we had to go all out with the cocktails. There's something about being in our homeland that gets us really inspired. Not only are these cocktails delicious, and believe us, we "sampled" enough to know that they are, they also look pretty amazing. So whip out your recipe binders and file these in the "most delicious" category. Your next party will be exponentially more successful (read: tipsy) with them on hand.

All cocktail images by Gutav Elliott

Ellegance

1.5 oz Kanon Organic Vodka
.7 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
1.4 oz white carrot juice (regular carrot juice can also be used)
.5 oz Organic Agave syrup
.7 oz egg whites

Pour all ingredients in a shaker. Shake heavily without ice first to create a foam. Add cubed ice and shake again to cool the drink. Strain into a cocktail or coupette glasses and garnish with rose petal.

Created by: Thobias Pettersson

Kanon Paloma

1.3 oz Kanon Organic Vodka
.3 oz Freshly Squeezed Lime
4 oz Grapefruit Soda
Sea salt
Lemon
Lime
Grapefruit

Zest the citrus fruits and place the zests in the sea salt. Pour Kanon and lime juice into a highball glass and add cubed ice.

Add grapefruit soda and sprinkle a small pinch of the citrus-infused sea salt on top. Garnish with a slice of lime.

Created by: Erik Andersson

CONTINUE READING IN FROM SWEDEN: MAKE THESE SPECIALLY CRAFTED LIBATIONS FROM THE ELLE AWARDS .
January 13, 2012
Make This Weekend: Our Red Dawn Cocktail

So a ton of our friends are embarking on these silly things called cleanses. New year, new you and whatnot. Apparently you’re not supposed to drink while detoxing (insane, we know). Obviously this sort of self-deprivation doesn’t fly with us—so we’ve devised a detox of our own. The “Kanon Cleanse” if you will.

How does it work you ask? Make our “Red Dawn” cocktail, and drink as many as possible. The Red Dawn is filled with red pepper (and antioxidants?) so drinking one of these is akin to eating a salad—but with vodka...even better! What can we say, we’re always looking out for your health. So muddle some peppers this weekend and cleanse the Kanon way.

Ingredients:

2 parts kanon
¼ red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 thyme sprig
¾ part lemon juice
½ part simple syrup
pinch of salt

Muddle thyme and red pepper in shaking tin with salt, lemon juice and simple syrup, add Kanon, shake, strain into collins glass with ice, top with soda, garnish with thyme sprig. Created by Jan Warren at Dutch Kills

Cocktail: RED DAWN
Muddle thyme and red pepper in shaking tin with salt, lemon juice and simple syrup, add Kanon, shake, strain into collins glass with ice, top with soda, garnish with thyme sprig. Created by Jan Warren at Dutch Kills
December 26, 2011
Ring In The New Year With The Twinkle Cocktail!

Out with the old and in with the new: say goodbye to 2011 with a Kanon Organic cocktail crafted just for the occasion. The Twinkle, created by Julien Pierias at Le Caprice, combines vodka, elderflower liquor, and champagne in perfect proportion for a celebratory way to ring in the new year. Cheers!

The Twinkle

1 part Kanon

1/2 part elderflower liquor

champagne

Add Kanon vodka and elderflower liquor to a champagne flute, top with champagne.
Cocktail: TWINKLE
Add Kanon vodka and elderflower liquor to a champagne flute, top with champagne. Created by Julien Pierias at Le Caprice
December 23, 2011
Our Favorite Holiday-Themed Drinking Games

Here at Kanon we're all about making things our own. So as much as the holidays are about family and togetherness, we like to tackle them Kanon style. Read: drinking games. Because what better way is there to bond with that kinda weird cousin and reconnect with those high school friends, than a little friendly Kanon-fueled competition? So mix up your fave cocktail (the Frosty if you're feeling super festive) and read on, young grasshopper, as we teach you the real way to survive the holidays. We give you: Our favorite holiday drinking games.

1. SANTA HATS FOR EVERYONE
This involves little to no energy and yields serious drinking potential (an obvious plus in our books). To play, draw a Santa hat on a piece of masking tape, stick it randomly on the TV (press lightly, we're not in the business of ruining flat screens), and drink every time Santa's hat lines up with a person or thing on the TV show. Obviously we recommend watching the most ridiculously non-holiday show for the best results (Game of Thrones? Homeland? We think yes.)

2. ALPHABET GAME, HOLIDAY EDITION
Always a classic, the Alphabet Game is guaranteed to make that cocktail disappear in record time. We're taking the game – in which the first person says a word that starts with an 'A,' then the second repeats the 'A' word and comes up with a 'B' word, and so on – and making it seriously Santa-friendly. Follow the usual rules, but make it so that every word has to be holiday themed (A. antlers, B. Blitzen, C. carols, D. dreidel etc.). And since these are the official rules, we would like it to be known that "Kanon" is an 100% viable choice for 'K.' In fact, it's the only choice.

CONTINUE READING OUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY-THEMED DRINKING GAMES.
December 16, 2011
Say Happy Holidays with a Frosty Cocktail in Hand

For those of you who've been enjoying the holidays in front of the television, here's a beverage that'll help you get through your fair share of cheesy Christmas classics: behold the Frosty Cocktail, concocted by Demetrios Saites at The Fat Radish. Kanon Organic Vodka elegantly folded into steamed milk and mixed with a bit of maple syrup makes us one jolly, happy soul. Hopefully you'll feel the same way.

Here's how to make it at home:

Frosty Cocktail

1/2 Part Kanon Vodka
1 TBSP Maple Syrup
4 Parts steamed milk

Build up in a warm mug and serve.

Cocktail: Frosty Cocktail
Build up in a warm mug and serve. Created by Demetrios Saites at The Fat Radish.
December 8, 2011
5 NYC Kanon Cocktails to Try Now

There are few better feelings than that first sip of a really delicious cocktail from one of New York's finer watering holes, especially when you take a step outside of your comfort zone and try something new. Now we know there are a lot of crazy concoctions out there in the concrete jungle, but luckily we've tried quite a few and after careful deliberation wish to share our favorites with you. Without further ado, we present five Kanon cocktails to try this holiday season.

The Lift Ticket at The Standard Grill, 848 Washington St, (212) 645-4100
From our rave reviews of their Penny Drop, to our many late nights at Le Bain, it's no secret that we're pretty much obsessed with anything The Standard turns out. With cucumber, lime juice, elderflower liquer, and kaffir lime powder, we're filing this amazing concoction under the category "unexpected green substances that'll get you lifted."
CONTINUE READING 5 NYC KANON COCKTAILS TO TRY NOW.
December 5, 2011
Ria Michelle's Final Art Basel Round-Up
Ria Michelle
When you've had a week of serious fun, coming back to reality can be something of a shock (especially when it's a Monday). Regardless, after a week of being on the go – cocktail in hand at all times of course – we're happy to be able to get a full eight hours of sleep tonight. As for our wing-woman Ria Michelle, we'd say she'd agree with that sentiment after we hit the town with her in full force this past week at Art Basel. The best part of a memorable week? Looking back at all the amazing art, people we met, and above all - the crazy delicious cocktails we imbibed. Don't believe us? Below we've included recipes for a few of the artist-inspired Kanon concoctions we presented at the Mallick Williams gallery throughout the week. We'd even consider these drinks a work of art in their own right (seriously, one of them has Sriracha in it). But don't take our word for it. Here are Ria's own final last words about one of the most exciting and exhausting weeks of 2011. Until next year!

CONTINUE READING RIA MICHELLE'S FINAL ART BASEL ROUND-UP .
FÖK: Ria Michelle
Ria is our ultimate Miami-based wing-woman. Not only does she write a bookmark-worthy blog (riamichelle.com/), she is also the perfect party companion. Check out her coverage of Art Basel on the Kanon blog and find out for yourself.
November 30, 2011
Make This: Bobbi Brown's Signature Kanon Cocktail

When it comes to looking fabulous, Bobbi Brown has always had a lady's best interests in mind. Her strong presence in the industry is exactly why we had to create the perfect Kanon cocktail for her 20th Anniversary party last night. Behold...the Cucumber Mint Fresh, aka the perfect addition to last night's fête at The Crosby Street Hotel, which was decorated with more pink peonies than we've ever seen in one room...ever. Bobbi's nearest and dearest, including Rachel Roy, Eva Chen, Amy Astley and Iris Apfel were on hand to cheers along with us to 20 years of beauty – something we can definitely get behind. Another highlight from the night? The debut of her film with Bruce Weber, The Wisecracking Beauty Queen. But no party involving Kanon is complete without the ultimate toast, and Leonard Lauder did not disappoint with his words regarding Ms. Brown's career: "Bobbi Brown has gotten stronger and stronger... The rapper Bobby Brown, not so much." We'll cheers to that!

Does the combination of cucumber and mint have you feeling thirsty? Check out the recipe below and make it in honor of Bobbi at home:

Kanon Cucumber Mint Fresh

1.5 oz. Kanon Vodka
4 slice(s) cucumber
3 sprig(s) fresh mint
.75 oz. fresh lime juice
.5 oz. agave nectar

Lightly muddle cucumber and mint in the bottom of a shaker, add all other ingredients and ice. Shake and pour contents into a collins glass.
November 21, 2011
Drink to the Elements: 4 Cocktails Inspired by AstrologyZone's Susan Miller
FIRE
One of our favorite challenges is creating organic cocktails for all of our fun events. It takes a lot of research, experimentation, and taste-testing (the best part of the job, clearly). Case in point: for our dinner to celebrate the opening of Chrissie Miller's 143 Ludlow at Pulqueria Friday night, we knew we had to do something special. The new store is already one of our favorite shopping destinations, and let's be honest – there are few families cooler than the Millers.

Since we were so excited to hear that Chrissie's mom, Susan (the guru behind AstrologyZone) would be there to fête her daughter alongside us, we created cocktails based on the elements as an homage to Susan's astrology know-how. The results? Four delicious cocktails perfect for everyone, regardless of your star sign. Be sure to try them out at home; it's pretty much written in the stars that you'll enjoy.

FIRE
2 oz Kanon Organic Vodka
1 oz Spicy Watermelon Puree*
1/2 oz agave
1/2 oz lime juice
1/2 oz pulque

Pour all ingredients into a shaker, shake and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with watermelon slice.

*Spicy Watermelon Puree
Blend together:
2 quarts of fresh watermelon
5 epazote leafs
2 wheels of habanero pepper

CONTINUE READING DRINK TO THE ELEMENTS: 4 COCKTAILS INSPIRED BY ASTROLOGYZONE'S SUSAN MILLER.
FÖK: Chrissie Miller
Chrissie Miller isn’t just a DJ, she’s a designer to boot. You can catch her line of downtown cool pieces, SOPHOMORE, at boutiques across the country, and check out her DJ sets at some of the best parties... more
November 15, 2011
Make Our Thanksgiving Cocktail: The Tipsy Turkey

We wish we could convince you that the Pilgrims drank Kanon at their very first Thanksgiving dinner, but alas - we can't always get our way. Still, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't drink Kanon THIS Thanksgiving dinner. We put together a delicious seasonal cocktail that is way easier to whip up than any turkey will be on the big day. Better yet, we enlisted one of our favorite FOKs, blogger Geri Hirsch, to show you how to make it. See? No excuses.

Get your grocery lists ready, friends. Skål!

Ingredients:
1 (3-4 lb) pumpkin
3/4 part maple syrup
Kanon Organic Vodka
Bourbon
3/4 part lemon juice
Cinnamon
CONTINUE READING MAKE OUR THANKSGIVING COCKTAIL: THE TIPSY TURKEY.
FÖK: Geri Hirsch
Geri Hirsch is the Los Angeles based blogger behind Because I'm Addicted. With her style savvy and insider knowledge, Geri has become our go-to for keeping up to date on everything encompassing style, fashion, recipes, and home décor.
Cocktail: TIPSY TURKEY
Muddle pumpkin with maple syrup, add all other ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain (double strain with sieve, if possible) onto fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a pinch of cinnamon. Created by Demitrios Saites at The Fat Radish
November 7, 2011
When Life Gives You Lemons...Build an Adult Lemonade Stand
This past Sunday we toasted for a good cause, joining forces with Alex's Lemonade Stand, an organization that seeks to find a cure to all childhood cancer. To celebrate the second annual LA Loves Alex's Lemonade Stand party, we spent the day pouring cocktails for our new friends on the West Coast (ahem Neil Patrick Harris), while Jimmy Kimmel took over the mic to emcee some serious cook-offs between LA's hottest chefs. There were three awesome cocktails on offer, including a pairing of the classic Bloody Mary, with a more off-kilter variety (grapes and roasted tomatoes...sounds weird, tasted amazing). Click through for some photos of the event, and stir up the El Ray bloody mary for yourself using the recipe below. Just consider this our "adult-style lemonade stand.”

El Ray:
2 oz Kanon
1 oz Simple Syrup
1 oz Lime Juice
3/4 oz Celery Juice
Kosher Salt/Celery

Combine ingredients. Shake with fervor. Strain over fresh ice in glass rimmed with Kosher and Celery Salt.

Thanks to Brian Quint for the recipe!
October 27, 2011
Get Into the Halloween Spirit With Our Witches Brew

We're all about festivities here at Kanon, and Halloween is clearly no exception. Think about it. Party planning and a date synonymous with candy, costumes, and above all -- cocktails. How could we not love a day when spirits of all kind are welcome? This year, we’ve created the Witches Brew, a cocktail ready and willing to get all of you party-goers into the Halloween spirit. We'd consider donning our costumes all year long if it meant we could enjoy this delicious drink beyond the upcoming weekend.

Here's how to DIY (drink it yourself) our latest ghoul-friendly libation:

 WITCHES BREW

 2 parts Kanon
1 part blood orange juice 
1/2 part aperol 
1/2 part lime juice
1/2 part simple syrup   

Combine ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain into a Martini or Antounette champagne glass. Created by Demetrios Saites at The Fat Radish
October 18, 2011
Learn How to Make an Honestly WTF Cocktail
We can do a lot of things. We can throw a great party, we can speak Swedish, we can host an amazing (rain-filled) brunch. When it comes to DIY-ing though, we tend to look to some of our fave FOKs for inspiration (thank god we've got such creative friends.) Erin Chan Coffman and Lauren Kolodny of Honestly WTF, the blog that has DIY-ing on lock, are our go-tos when it comes to getting crafty.

CONTINUE READING LEARN HOW TO MAKE AN HONESTLY WTF COCKTAIL.
FÖK: Honestly WTF
As fashion industry professionals by day and style bloggers by night, Erica Chan Coffman and Lauren Kolodny are at the helm of one of our favorite daily reads, Honestly WTF. The duo pack a punch of daily inspiration... more
October 7, 2011
Our 5 Favorite Moscow Mules in NYC

We always enjoy sampling a well-crafted cocktail from our forward thinking mixologist FÖKs, but once in a while we get a hankering for a little vintage inspired imbibing. Lately we've been feeling the Moscow Mule: a mouthwatering mix of ginger beer, lime, and vodka, this 1950s favorite has experienced a recent resurgence in some of New York's hottest restaurants and watering holes. We've searched high and low and compiled a list of our favorites to assist you in some former-Soviet-style sipping. Cheers!

The Raines Law Room, 48 W 17th St.

This intimate, dimly-lit Flatiron speakeasy has some of the swankiest decor in the city, as well as an expertly mixed Mule. In true prohibition era fashion, waiters are summoned by flipping a switch next to the table, offering patrons a sense of privacy perfect for dates. And make sure to get a good look at the wallpaper (ideally after a cocktail or two... trust us).

Dutch Kills, 24 - 27 Jackson Ave (Long Island City), (718) 383 2724

It's not often that we venture out to Queens, but the drinks at Dutch Kills make the trek well worth it. This hidden gem boasts some of the smartest mixologists in all five boroughs, and at only $8 during happy hour (Sun-Thurs, 5 to 7 PM), their Moscow Mule makes for a killer after work treat.

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September 11, 2011
Make Our Alex Wang-Inspired Cocktails
Grunge Goddess
When people ask us about the best part of our jobs, it’s hard to pinpoint just one. It’s nights like last night when we collaborated with designer Alexander Wang for his frat-themed party complete with frat house, Kanon jello shots, beer pong, hot dogs and burgers, and a slew of amazing Wang-inspired cocktails curated by Apotheke, that we realize just how lucky we are. Think we’re exaggerating about how fratastic they were? These cocktails are about as good as it gets. Take a look at the recipes below, your tastebuds will thank you.

Grunge Goddess

2 oz Black coriander infused Kanon Organic Vodka

1/2 oz Fresh Lime juice

1/4 oz Agave Nectar

3 wheels of Pluot

2 inches piece of Lemongrass

Muddle the Pluot and Lemongrass in a shaker glass. Measure remaining ingredients into the shaker. Add ice. Shake vigorously and strain into glass. Garnish with a Pluot wheel.

To make infused vodka put 30 coriander seeds and 2 large drops of Nero di Seppia into a 750ml bottle of Kanon Organic Vodka and let sit for 96 hours.

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September 10, 2011
Make Our 5 Designer Inspired Cocktails for New York Fashion Week
Dew Drop
At Kanon we're all about vodka (clearly), FOKs, and of course, some good fashion (especially this week). And when we need a little cocktail inspiration, sometimes all it takes is talking to our favorite designers. This Fashion Week, we asked five designers to share the inspirations behind their runway collections, which were then transformed by our friends and mixologists over at Apotheke into mouth-watering cocktails. But since we're just a bit biased, we asked an outside party for her honest opinion of the libations. Enter, Jenn Camp, who runs one of our favorite blogs Le Fashion.

Here's what Jenn had to say:

These cocktails are the cherry on top for this New York Fashion Week! I was so excited to hear that Apothéke had collaborated with Kanon Vodka. Nothing makes me happier than when fashion and food come together. Apothéke believes that the "presentation of a cocktail is just as dramatic as the cocktail itself." They are a perfect match for fashion, no? All of the recipes look delicious, but the one I am most interested in is the Red Savage inspired by Katie Gallagher's S/S 2012 collection. Garbanzo beans and ginger? Now this I've got to try!

Check out all of the recipes below and try making them at home:

Dew Drop

Inspired by Erin Fetherston’s S/S 2012 collection

2oz Kanon Organic Vodka
1oz Honeydew/Tarragon purée
3/4oz Aloe Vera juice
1/2oz fresh lime juice
1/4oz agave nectar
Pinch of smoked paprika
2 mint leaves

To make: Measure all ingredients except paprika into a shaker. Add ice. Shake vigorously and strain into glass. Garnish with a mint leaf and a dash of paprika.

To make Honeydew/Tarragon purée, blend 1/4 of a Honeydew Melon with 2 tarragon sprigs.

CONTINUE READING MAKE OUR 5 DESIGNER INSPIRED COCKTAILS FOR NEW YORK FASHION WEEK.
FÖK: Jenn Camp
Jenn Camp is a full-time grad student and even fuller-time blog maven. She’s the founder of five blogs, including Le Fashion, Le Smoking and Olsens Anonymous, but in addition to it all, she still... more
September 8, 2011
Make Our Milk Made Kanon Cocktail

It's pretty typical of the Kanon mindset to try and top ourselves over and over again. And while we don’t want to jump the gun in saying this, we think we may have already succeeded in doing just that for this Fashion Week. On top of all of the amazing Fashion's Night Out events we'll be sponsoring tonight, we're spending the entire week at MILK Studios jamming to the jam sessions, checking out the shows, and perhaps most importantly – serving five delicious cocktails inspired by some of our favorite designers and crafted by master Apotheke mixologist Nick O'Connor. But in the off chance that your zipcode is out of New York City bounds, Nick created a very special drink that you can easily make at home while still feeling in on the NYFW action. But mostly we just wanted to make a cocktail that had Milk and Kanon in it, because sometimes it's fun to get literal with a partnership, no? Milk made Kanon…get it?

Ready your cocktail shakers!

MilkMADE Kanon

2oz Kanon Organic Vodka
1oz Milk
1oz Vanilla Soy milk
1/4oz Honey
1/4oz Fresh Lime juice
Pinch of cinnamon

To make: Measure all ingredients except cinnamon into a shaker. Add ice. Shake vigorously and strain into glass. Garnish with the pinch of cinnamon
August 8, 2011
Escape to New York's Ultimate Bloody Mary Brunch
This past weekend at Escape to New York, there was really no competition as far as featured cocktails go. The Kanon Bloody Mary was the star of the show–well, besides Patti Smith, Edward Sharpe and the other amazing acts we got to see perform. But since the final day of the festival was cancelled due to torrential downpours, our Bloody Mary got its very own day to shine during the official Escape to New York brunch put on by our friends from The Fat Radish. There were plenty of avocado toasts (our favorite Fat Radish breakfast item) to go around, and the endless pitchers of Bloody Marys were one of our favorite sights of the entire festival weekend.

In case you missed it, we've included some photos from our ultimate Sunday brunch to stimulate your taste buds–and because we wouldn't want to leave you out of the party, we've included the recipe below. Plus, we did a little Q&A session with one of the guys behind it all – Shane McKnight – who helmed the creation of some of the weekend's best cocktails. We’ve always said, the best people to know are the ones behind the bar. So get to know Shane a little bit better in our interview here and whip up our Kanon Bloody Mary next time you're in need of some serious hair of the dog– or just a friendly reminder of your first Escape to New York experience.

Kanon: How did you first get into the mixology industry and what's your favorite part of it?

Shane: Definitely working with good produce at restaurant bars, and then growing the confidence to enter fancy cocktail competitions started a huge change in my life and the way I worked. I started writing a cocktail every day.

CONTINUE READING ESCAPE TO NEW YORK'S ULTIMATE BLOODY MARY BRUNCH.
FÖK: Jessie Adler
Jessie Adler’s knack for photography was inspired early on by her father’s collection of travel photos and documentary portraits. Now she’s a Brooklyn-based photographer with an eye for a good time and capturing a great moment. Jessie has snapped some... more
August 2, 2011
Rachel Nguyen Checks Out Eveleigh's Culinary (and Cocktail) Offerings
One of our favorite aspects of That's Chic, the blog written by our latest FOK, Rachel Nguyen, are her Tasty Tuesday features, which make our mouth water every time we click on over. And since she's tried out some of LA's best epicurean offerings, we were all the more excited to introduce her to the delicious offerings of one of our newest Cali-based accounts, the Eveleigh. Located on Sunset Boulevard, they not only serve a rich menu of farm-to-table food, they are masters at crafting cocktails–and there's no better time to go for a bite than on a Sunday night after the restaurant's staff have scoured the local farmer's market for the best fresh produce. Rachel decided to do just that and we're not all that surprised to find that her experience was nothing short of memorable.

See what Rachel had to say about her Eveleigh experience:

Daron [her boyfriend] and I were lucky enough to go Eveleigh on a Sunday, aka, right after they pick all their ingredients from the local food market. Even better was that we went early, so the entire photogenic backyard was ours for the picking–and we got the best seat in the house to view the sunset. From the outside, you can barely see the restaurant as it's covered in beautiful vines and greenery that wrap the wooden foundation. Once inside, you're graced by an even more luscious garden and a fountain.

CONTINUE READING RACHEL NGUYEN CHECKS OUT EVELEIGH'S CULINARY (AND COCKTAIL) OFFERINGS.
FÖK: Rachel Nguyen
Rachel Nguyen is the ever-stylish girl behind “That’s Chic” – a Los Angeles based blog that mixes in delicious eats and home décor inspiration with her always on target stylish musings.
July 25, 2011
Mix Up Snake Oil Company's Speciality Comic-Con Cocktails
Captain America
Since being out West, one thing we've been drinking up is the variety of events we've been able to take part in. If New York loves its fashion parties, then LA is certainly all about its film and celeb scene. Which brings us to Comic-Con, the largest comic book convention in the world, which took place in San Diego last Friday. Thousands of cult fans flock each year to check out the latest and greatest pop culture and action stars, and we were happy to join in on the craziness (we never say no to an adventure).

To celebrate this year's Comic-Con highlights, we asked Ian Ward and Lucien Conner of Snake Oil Cocktail Company–a boutique mixology firm that designs cocktails for restaurants and events (talk about a dream job)–to help us create cocktails based on a few of the most buzz-worthy action films this year like Captain America and Planet Of The Apes. The result? Equally as delicious as they were gorgeous in color and presentation. To get to know the Snake Oil crew a bit better, we asked the guys behind the bar to share more about their uber cool job (perks and downsides included), and they even gave us a few secret recipes to try at home.

Kanon: As a fairly young company, having just been founded in 2009, what was the first gig you guys did that gave you that feeling like this business could be a hit?

Snake Oil: We had an opportunity to work Chef Dance at the Sundance Film Festival. This event is a classy invite-only event but designed with long communal sit-down tables which are intended to provoke conversation, combining incredibly talented chefs with A-list film and television stars. Our cocktails were a huge hit!

K: What's the story behind the Snake Oil moniker?

SO: The name Snake Oil Cocktail Company evokes thoughts of elixir salesmen of the past. We pack up our tinctures, syrups, bitters, foams, infusions, and rolls of tools, and hit the road crafting remedies for our friends and clients.

CONTINUE READING MIX UP SNAKE OIL COMPANY'S SPECIALITY COMIC-CON COCKTAILS.
FÖK: Snake Oil Cocktail Company
Snake Oil Cocktail Company is a boutique mixology firm that designs cocktails for restaurants and events based in San Diego. Run by Lucien Conner and Ian Ward, the company crafts custom cocktails with local, seasonal, and unique ingredients.... more
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