Raising a Glass to Organic Drinks
TreeHugger is fond of saying that there isn’t anything that you can’t do a little greener. Though today’s topic is an excellent example of this, and, though might seem a little trivial, we think it’s important to know how to have a good time while being green. Following up on our liquid-based topics from earlier this week, today we’ll take a closer look at some of the organic (and otherwise green) spirits that might be on your list at your next dinner party.
When it comes to the basics, Square One Vodka [www.treehugger.com] is the world’s first certified organic rye vodka; plus, they use soy-based inks in their labeling. Fans of instant gratification will be happy to see that it’s for sale in the TreeHugger Store [store.treehugger.com]. For those who prefer their vodka infused with a little squirt of citrus, we recommend Orange V Vodka [www.treehugger.com], which is made here in the States, and, contrary to most American vodka (which is made from cheap commodity grains, usually corn), is distilled from grains or potatoes that are selected and blended for their particular characteristics, and brewed by one of the few small certified distillers. Places like Counter [www.treehugger.com], in New York, have begun serving up all-organic cocktails for those interested in a taste (there’s a recipe to do it yourself at the above link); it might be the cleanest dirty martini you’ll ever have.
Organic cocktails don’t stop with the hard stuff, though. modmix [www.treehugger.com] offers a cool way to cool off with their organic cocktail mixers in yummy flavors like citrus margarita, lavender lemon drop and pomegranate. If sticking with the martini is more up your alley, we like the Olive Buoy [www.treehugger.com] for a stylish way to ditch the disposable accoutrements and cocktail in style. And when your bottle runneth dry, Recycled Rays [www.treehugger.com] will help you blend your affinity for liquor with interior lighting solutions and keep the bottle out of the waste stream. And if this post has just whetted your appetite for more, TreeHugger recommends taking a peek at Cocktail Organico [www.treehugger.com] for more info on the best in green drinking. Cheers!
