This week, we are joined by Deb Snitser Ledina (@leialavoix) and Jessie Ledina (@androgynart) to talk about the curious intersection between vodka companies and Pride month. Follow along as we talk about if this is an organic movement, or just a byproduct of rainbow capitalism, while getting a bit personal about what the month means to us all.
Cocktails discussed:
Stonewall
2 oz. Malahat Spirits Vodka
4 oz. 101 Cider House Scrumpy Hard Cider
Combine ingredients in a highball or pilsner glass over ice, and stir to combine. Garnish with a dehydrated lemon wheel.
La Champlesmé
1 3/4 oz. Tom of Finland Vodka
1/3 oz. lemon juice
1/2 oz. Dolin de Chambois genépy
1/3 oz. Schladerer Kirschwasser
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, and gently shake until chilled. Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass, and garnish with a lemon twist and a brandied cherry.
Further Reading:
How Did Vodka Become the Spirit of Pride?- https://vinepair.com/articles/vodka-lgbtq-pride/
https://pridesource.com/article/vodka-101/
Pernod Ricard USA Earns Top Marks in Workplace Equality - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pernod-ricard-usa-earns-top-marks-in-workplace-equality-300991453.html