Vodka Flights - Three 1-oz shots - $11

Become a chief vodka taster and judge of this sacred beverage!

 

Jewel of Russia -  Jewel Classic, Jewel Bilberry, Jewel Cranberry

 

International Sampler - Ciroc- France, Rodina-Russia, Level-Sweden                

 

House-Flavored Flight - Coriander, Black Currant Tea, Lime

                   

Molotov Cocktail -  Absolut Peppar, House Horseradish, Pepper-Honey                     

 

Make Your Own Trio -  Any three vodkas on our list          

                                     

Russian Tea Time Vodka Portfolio

(Our standard Russian shot is 2 ounces; $8, unless indicated otherwise)

Russia:Pshenychnaya, Imperial Collection, Yuri Dolgoruki, Posolskaya, Kremlyovskaya, Kazanskaya Luxe, Stolichnaya Original, Stolichnaya 100 proof, Limonnaya-lemon, Orhanj-otange, Razzberry-raspberry, Strasberry-strawberry, Vanil-vanilla, Persik-peach, Jewel Ultra ($12), Jewel Cranberry, Jewel Bilberry, Jewel Classic

Eastern Europe:Turi (Estonia), Charodei (Belarus), Kristal (Latvia), Lithuanian (Lithuania), Zhitomirska, Soomska, Rada, Nemiroff Honey Pepper (Ukraine),Belvedere ($10.00), Chopin ($10.00), Zytnia, Zubrowka, Piolunowka-Absinthe flavored vodka (Poland)

Scandinavia and Western Europe:Ketel One, Grey Goose ($10.00), Grey Goose Orange, Ciroc ($10.00, Finlandia, Finlandia Cranberry, Finlandia Mango, Absolut, Citron, Kurant, Mandarin, Peppar, Vanilia, Vox, Van Gogh, Pineapple, Dutch Chocolate, Wild Appel, Level

North America:Skyy, Smirnoff

 

RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONS TO ENJOY VODKA THE RUSSIAN WAY:

 

For many Russians and former Soviets, the genuine act of drinking vodka constitutes a very special, if not hallowed, ceremony.  So, "join the club" and learn the bona fide way of drinking vodka.  We'll give you the rules and the tools; you read, observe, and... Enjoy!

1.    Your shot of iced vodka at Russian Tea Time is served straight up in a chilled 2 oz. glass and is accompanied by traditional morsels - pickled cucumber and pumpernickel bread bite. Keep it within reach.

 

2. Announce a brief toast "Na Zdorovie!" ("To Health"), or better yet, "Vashe Zdorovie!" ("Your Health").  Sniff your piece of bread deeply.

 

3.    Ceremonially say, "Nu.." ("So...").  Take a deep breath. Tilt your head back, and down the entire shot (of course, just half of our 2 oz. shot is O.K. too).

 

4.    Exhale loudly, producing a sound just short of a whistle. Then, give a quick sniff to your slice of black bread in a quick ritual gesture.  (Some people smell their shirtsleeves, but this is optional).

 

5.    Eat your pickle neatly but quickly.

 

6.    Say, "Oh Khorosho" ("It feels good"), or "Khorosho poshla" (It went down well").

 

7.    Repeat the round in 10-15 minutes.  But make sure to cease and desist as soon as your performance becomes hindered in any way.