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A SHOT OF VODKA THE PROPER RUSSIAN WAY

For many Russians and ex-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 two ounce shot of iced vodka, served straight, comes with pickle and pumpernickel bread bite. Keep it within reach.

2. Announce a brief toast "Na Zdorovie!" - "To 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.

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 shirt sleeves, 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 15-20 minutes; slow down if you feel fuzzy warm, comfortable and your attention span is not at 100%.

VODKA FLIGHTS

Three 1 ounce shots - $13.00 Become a chief vodka taster and judge of this sacred libation!

Jewel of Russia Flight

Jewel Classic, Jewel Bilberry, Jewel Cranberry

House-Flavored Flight

Coriander, Black Currant Tea, Lime

Molotov Cocktail Flight

Absolut Peppar, House Horseradish, Pepper-Honey

VODKA PORTFOLIO

2 ounce shot - $10 or Bottle service - $90, unless marked otherwise

House-Flavored Vodkas

Black Currant Tea, Coriander, Caraway, Horseradish, Ginger, Mint, Lime, Coffee, Cinnamon, Jasmine

Russia, Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine

Jewel Classic, Jewel Cranberry, Jewel Bilberry, Russian Standart, Stolichnaya Original, Stolichnaya 100˚, Limonnaya-lemon, Orhanj-orange, Razzberry-raspberry, Strasberry-strawberry, Vanil-vanilla, Persik-peach, Lithuanian, Zhitomirska, Soomska, Nemiroff Honey Pepper, Zytnia, Belvedere ($11), Chopin ($11), Jewel Ultra ($13/shot; $120/bottle)

Scandinavia, Western Europe and U.S.A.

Ketel One, Finlandia, Finlandia Cranberry, Finlandia Mango, Absolut, Citron, Kurant, Mandarin, Peppar, Vanilia, Vox, Van Gogh, Pineapple, Dutch Chocolate, Wild Apple, Level, Skyy, Smirnoff, Grey Goose/ L’Orange ($11) Ciroc ($11)

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INTERNATIONAL BEER PORTFOLIO

From Russia and Eastern Europe

Baltika 3 Classic Lager; Baltika 5 Golden Lager; Baltika 6 Porter; Baltika 7 Export Lager; Okocim Full Pale, Okocim Porter

Golden Pheasant, Kalnapilis Lager, Karlovacko, Pilsner Urquell

From Western Europe and U.S.A.

Miller Genuine Draft, Miller Light, Amstell Light, Peroni, Heineken Lager, St. Pauli Girl Lager, Kronenbourg 1664, Hacker Pschorr Weisse, Hacker Pscchorr Amber Marze, St. Pauli non-alcoholic

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