Until now no one has referred to Vodka as the blueberry or any other super fruit for that matter. But Vodka like most other alcohol has health benefits. This being party time all over the world there will be many who choose to imbibe. While you’re skipping to light fantastic all over town here are some good reasons to choose this much loved liquor.
Go Zen
Like most other forms of spirits Vodka can help to reduce stress but in a study published by the Journal of Abnormal Psychology it was found that of the participants that received a one to five mixture of 100 proof vodka and tonic there was a lower response to stress on brain scans. But there attention span was lower than those giving a placebo. So it’s probably best to experience the benefits of this spirit while safely tucked away at home.
Less Flab
Consuming alcohol isn’t usually beneficial to our waistline so if you are going to indulge this might be the way to go. Comparatively it contains about 64 calories per ounce and is free of carbs, while beer has well over 100 calories and is nothing but carbs. UGH!
Ticker Health
Though many published reports have touted the effects of alcohol and the heart vodka specifically helps oxygen to your ticker. Vodka can help to provide more pathways for oxygen and lessens your risk of developing hardened arteries.
Here are some awesome recipes from Van Gogh Vodka to help you celebrate your holidays-
Berry Merry Xmas
1 ½ oz. Van Gogh Pomegranate
½ oz. Triple Sec
½ oz. Peach Schnapps
1 oz. Cranberry juice
1 oz. Club soda
Add all ingredients into a shake and shake over ice. Pour into a chilled martini glass or into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a mint leaf or rosemary sprig.
Lava Lamp
3 oz. Sparkling Wine
1oz. Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka
1 oz. Elderflower Liqueur
8 Pomegranate Arils
Add Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka and elderflower liqueur into a mixing glass with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled tall glass. Top with cold sparkling wine and drop in arils.
Sparkle & Pom
1½ oz. Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka
2 oz. Champagne chilled
1½ oz. Cranberry juice
Add vodka and cranberry to a mixing glass with ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled flute and top with chilled Champagne.
Rich & Cool
Created by Jonathan Pogash, The Cocktail Guru
1 oz. Van Gogh Rich Dark Chocolate Vodka
3/4 oz. Van Gogh Cool Peach Vodka
1 oz. Pineapple Juice
8-10 mint leaves
Shake ingredients very well with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Maple Basil Sour
Created by Jonathan Pogash, The Cocktail Guru
1-1/2 oz. Van Gogh Rich Dark Chocolate Vodka
3/4 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 oz. Real Maple Syrup
3 Large Basil Leaves
In a mixing glass, muddle the basil leaves to extract the flavor. Add remaining ingredients with ice and shake well. Pour into a rocks glass and garnish with a basil sprig.
