double entendre
A double entendre defined is essentially a term with two meanings, frequently with one being somewhat risqué.
That said; there’s few things in life less risqué than a good cocktail- or perhaps what one (or two) may lead to.
These days there are a number of serious bar programs across the country that avoid vodka. Given the number of cosmos, appletinis and the like that the last decade or two have seen made it’s understandable that some bartenders may have gotten a little bored. Branching out to other spirits is fun and necessary- but to avoid as a restaurant a popular spirit base in general is not only inhospitable (we are the hospitality industry, after all); it’s downright rude.
So with this drink I wanted to reach out to two different groups. I first wanted to show my vodka drinking friends that there are other options than simply sweet or fruity out there that are very delicious. At the same time I was hoping to entice my gin-drinkers to a vodka cocktail- to show them that complexity is not only possible but lush and rewarding with vodka.
With it’s beautiful, silky texture Double Cross vodka was a great start. The company is somewhat locally based so that also makes you feel good. An ounce and a half of that with three quarters of an ounce of white Lillet, a half ounce of Grand Marnier, a half ounce of Carpano Antica sweet vermouth with a touch of orange bitters (stirred well) and a flamed orange zest results in a classically-styled cocktail that I hope many will enjoy. I know I do.
