Spring is in the air...that means more excursions to the farmers' market for the Fruit Lab. Since we only make our vodkas when ingredients are at their peak, our relationship with the seasons and local growers is crucial.

But that's good policy not just for artisan vodkamakers. Buying and eating local is the new black!

Upcoming Events

Tues Mar 13  |  6:15/7:45 pm

Small Plate Pairings at Heritage Wine Co.

(Pasadena, Calif.)

Wed Mar 14  |  7-9 pm

We Host the Vodbox at Nic's

(Beverly Hills, Calif.)

Tues Mar 24 |  7:30-10 pm

Vodka and Cheese Pairing at The Artisan Cheese Gallery

(Studio City, Calif.)

Daily

Pairing Dinner at

The Raymond

(Pasadena, Calif.)

Notes

Don't order from the menu

It's not as ominous as it sounds but lately, we've been skipping the menu (and even the specials) when we go out to dinner.

We just tell the server how hungry we are and ask "what's good tonight."

By trusting the kitchen, we've been treated like insiders and got served the good stuff. (Our favorite sushi place served us their private stash of tender, raw octopus.) 

It's been fun to give up a little control and enjoy not knowing what's coming out next.

Kind of like life!

DIY Pairing | Grilled Chicken + Meyer Lemon Drop
Kyle Lake, Guest Chef  |  Heritage Wine Co. (Pasadena, Calif.)
"This swanky hors d'œuvre pairing strives to balance the spicy, smoky flavors of the chicken with the sweet, cool zing of the cocktail."

RECIPE FOR Grilled Garlic Lemongrass Chicken (Serves 4)

Grilled Garlic-

Lemongrass Chicken

Candied Ginger

Meyer Lemon Drop

MARINATE
2 tsp finely chopped ginger
2 tsp finely chopped garlic
1/2 tsp lemon zest
Juice of 1 Meyer lemon
1 tsp white pepper
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
Dash of honey

CHICKEN

2 lbs of chicken

   (cut into 1" x 4" strips)
Marinate for 1 hour
Salt chicken to taste before grilling

PREPARATION

Skewer and grill on open fire

(don’t cook until they're jerky)

INGREDIENTS

2 oz Modern Spirits Candied

   Ginger vodka
1 oz simple syrup
2 tbsp fresh Meyer lemon

   juice
 

PREPARATION

Shake ingredients with ice
Strain into sugar-rimmed

   martini glass
Garnish with lemon twist

DIY Cocktail | The Getaway
David Griffeth, Bar Overlord | Silvera's (Huntington Beach)

"This drink is like getting away to the spa, or, for anyone still in the icy grips of winter, like coming to Southern California and heading to the beach."