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— The hegemony of gin tonic arrives at its end, gone are the evenings in front of this distillate mixed drink with the finest tonics and decorated with the most colorful fruits and vegetables. It is time for the replacement, and the new king comes from the cold.
No more sophistications and aromas of juniper and black pepper. The gin tonic leaves the finest table talks and long nights of gatherings to make way for a new king of long drinks served in a balloon glass ... or in any other, for we are no longer fusspots. The absolute power of the quintessential British mixed drink arrives at its end after a decade of incontestable absolutism. Now we received the kingdom of the "skinny cows" and the strong flavors, less elaborate and with a magnificent touch of simplicity, in accordance with the historical period we live in. Vodka is back, my friends. The purest alcohol. And it does through the front door announcing a kingdom that will last many years. A drink for people without bends under the absolute maxim: "what you see is what you get". Not imposture, no asking for a slice of cucumber from Ipanema. Vodka with natural orange juice- that is, a "screwdriver" - will become you the new gourmet in the bars.
The key, like in everything else, is to find the quality among the dozens of brands that populate the shelves of bars and restaurants in the world. Because man does not live by Absolut alone. Appealing to Stolichnaya is a sure hit, and order a Grey Goose can be a magnificent snobbery point depending on the atmosphere. But do not forget that the grace is in the mystery. It is not enough being the first, you must also be the most original: Choose a Citadelle 6C, made with French wheat, or U'Luvka, and tell the story to the waiter mentioning Sigismund III of Poland to his stupor. Xellet, Vox ... there are more brands distilling vodka than you think. It's just a matter of finding yours. And if with orange juice is not your thing, and with lemon soda you think it too vulgar –the transition from gin tonic to vodka can be tough, manremember that the Cosmopolitan has vodka base. And there is not a more chic cocktail on the earth. Word of Carrie Bradshaw. \ por MAR�A NIETO
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