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I’ve written a few times about my favorite restaurant in St. Paul: Moscow on the Hill.  For Christmas I was fortunate to receive an entire case of their house made horseradish vodka as a gift.  Clearly I’m not an alcoholic.

Let’s be honest, I can drink this stuff straight up.  The vodka is super smooth and has a great horseradish taste.  Yum.  Obviously this flavored vodka wouldn’t mix well with everything, but I’ve tried a few cocktails and bloody mary’s that the liquor suits just fine.  My favorite cocktail, one they serve at Moscow, is a mix of liquors garnished with olives: the Russian Roulette.  The distributor is working on selling this vodka in liquor stores in a few states around the country, but if you can get your hands on any type of horseradish flavored vodka you’re set.  If you’re feeling super ambitious give this a shot.

Side note: If you’re into fruity, pansy drinks then don’t bother.

Russian Roulette Cocktail

Serves one

Ingredients
2 oz Referent Vodka
1/4 oz Jagermeister
Dash of Dry Vermouth

Directions
Combine all ingredients and shake. Garnish with olives