ZYR Vodka is an award-winning ultra-smooth Russian
vodka imported by Symphony Importers in Manhasset,
New York. There are many types of vodka on the market these days made
from a variety of ingredients including potatoes, corn, maple sap, sugar cane,
wheat, and rye. Zyr vodka is lovingly crafted in Russia from a delectable blend
of non-GMO winter wheat and rye that has been winning awards
since it launched in 2002. Cheers!
One of the key factors in making
vodka is the water, and Zyr uses naturally filtered water from Russia's Northwest
near the Finnish border. To ensure ultra-pristine water, they filter the water
five times before adding it to the fermented blend of non-GMO grains. Next,
they distill the Zyr mash five times followed by filtering it four more times
with birch tree charcoal granules, which remove any impurities and round out
the taste. However, it is the taste that is the ultimate test, and they do
three different tastings that check the flavor, the water for texture, and
consistency with prior batches. David Katz and his team take pride in crafting Zyr
vodka, and the taste is the reward for their hard work. Also, important to note
is that there are no sugars, no carbs, no additives, and no-GMOs in Zyr vodka.
This award-winning vodka has
received 100 points from Wine Enthusiast, received a "Double Gold Medal" for
Best Vodka of Show at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, received a
9.68 rating, which is the highest rating in Russian history from the Ministry
of Agriculture, and received 5 stars from F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal.
Product and Bottle Information:
"ZYR Ultra Smooth Vodka, crafted in Russia. 40% alcohol by volume, 80 proof.
ZYR Vodka is crafted from a blend of wheat and rye in the rich black soil of
Russia's heartland. Nine filtrations, five distillations and a three-stage
taste test ensure ZYR's clean taste and ultra-smooth texture."
Tasting Notes: Zyr
vodka has an exceptionally smooth, rich, creamy, velvety mouthfeel with notes
of toasted almonds, with a clean and slightly spicy lingering finish on the
palate. It can be enjoyed as a sipping vodka served chilled or over ice, used in
cocktails, and is also an admirable ingredient in culinary recipes.
Luxury Experience was "in the
kitchen and behind the bar®" creating some incredibly special handcrafted cocktails
and a culinary recipe to tempt your palate and inspire your own creations using
ZYR Vodka.
The Cocktail Menu
Luxury Experience - Persimmon
Martini
Luxury Experience - The "Beet" Goes On
The Culinary Menu
Luxury Experience - Chilled Beet
Soup with Pickled Beet
The Cocktail Recipes
Fresh persimmons are gorgeous in
cocktails and our Luxury Experience - Persimmon Martini is made with Zyr vodka,
and a fresh persimmon muddled with agave nectar and fresh lemon juice. This is
an elegant and sophisticated cocktail that showcases the Zyr vodka.
Luxury Experience - Persimmon Martini
Yield: 2 cocktails
Cocktail Ingredients:
4
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Ounces
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Zyr
Vodka
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1
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Large
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Fresh
Persimmon
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0.25
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Ounce
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Agave
Nectar
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0.25
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Ounce
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Fresh
Lemon Juice
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8
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Ice
Cubes
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Method: Chill martini
glasses and set aside. Cut 1-slice of persimmon and reserve for garnish. Chop
the rest of the persimmon and place in a mixing glass. Add the agave nectar and
fresh lemon juice, and muddle until smooth. Add 8 ice cubes to the mixture and
shake in a metal shaker until all ice is dissolved and martini is super
chilled. Strain into chilled martini glasses. Garnish each cocktail with half a
slice of fresh persimmon.
Luxury Experience - The "Beet"
Goes On is our playful take on a pairing cocktail for our culinary recipe, Luxury
Experience - Chilled Beet Soup with Pickled Beets. This cocktail is also
delicious to drink on its own. The cocktail and soup use some of the same
ingredients utilizing our motto, Luxury Experience "in the kitchen and behind
the bar®."
Luxury Experience - The "Beet"
Goes On
Yield: 1 cocktail
Glass Used: Martini Glass
Cocktail Ingredients:
2
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Ounces
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Zyr
Vodka
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1.5
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Ounces
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Beet
Shrub (see recipe below)
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0.25
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Ounce
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Lime
Juice
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4
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Ice
Cubes
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1
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Slice
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Pickled
Beet, garnish (see recipe below)
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Method: Chill martini glass and set aside. Add all
ingredients to a metal shaker and shake until ice is dissolved and martini is
super chilled. For the garnish, cut 1 of the pickled beets into slices, and
place 1 slice onto the glass.
Beet Shrub Ingredients:
2
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Ounces
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Beet
Pickling Liquid (see recipe below)
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2
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Ounces
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Rosemary
Simple Syrup (see recipe below)
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Method: Mix ingredients
together and pour into a covered jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
Pickling Ingredients:
1.5
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Cups
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White
Vinegar
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0.50
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Cup
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Rosemary
Simple Syrup (see recipe below)
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10
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Black
Peppercorns
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1
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Star
Anise
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Method for the Pickling Liquid:
Heat vinegar then add rosemary simple syrup, black peppercorns, and star anise.
Remove from heat and let cool.
Method for the Pickled Beets:
Add 2 of the cooked beets (see recipe below) to the pickling liquid (the
remaining beets will be used for the soup, recipe below.) Store the beets in
the pickling liquid in an airtight jar in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Note: Pickled Beets can me
made a day ahead.
Rosemary Simple Syrup:
1
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Cup
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Sugar
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1
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Cup
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Water
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2
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Fresh
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Sprigs
of Rosemary
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Method: Add all ingredients
to a small saucepot, bring to a boil, and boil until sugar is dissolved and
liquid is clear. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain into an airtight jar and
refrigerate until cool.
The Culinary Recipe
Luxury Experience - Chilled
Beet Soup with Pickled Beet
Yield: 6-8 servings (4.5 cups
soup, 1 cup minced pickled beets)
Beet Ingredients:
1.5
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Pounds
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Beets,
washed, peeled (about 9)
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Method for the Beets: Add
beets to a large saucepot. Cover with water and boil until beets are tender,
but not mushy. Drain, (reserving liquid) and place beets in an ice bath. Pat
dry. Save 2 of the beets to pickle. Use the remaining beets for the soup.
Pro Tip: Wear plastic
gloves to peel the beets (no red hands).
Soup Base Ingredients:
1
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Cup
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Water
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1
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Chicken
Bouillon Cube
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1
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Cup
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Leeks,
white and pale green parts, chopped
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Method for the Soup Base:
Add all ingredients to a medium saucepot, bring to a boil, and boil until leeks
are wilted. Set aside.
Note: This can be done
while you are boiling the beets, or may be made a day ahead, and refrigerated
until ready to use.
Method for the Soup: Blend the
remaining beets in a food processor with the chicken bouillon/leek mixture, 1.5
cups of beet liquid (reserved from the cooked beets), 2 ounces of Zyr vodka,
and 2 ounces of the beet pickling liquid. Blend until smooth. Chill in
refrigerator until ready to serve.
Presentation: Mince 1 of
the pickled beets (the other pickled beet will be sliced and used to garnish
the cocktails.) Add 1-2 tablespoons of the minced pickled beets to the bottom
of each small glass serving bowl, top with soup. Garnish with a small dollop of
sour cream mixed with a sprinkle of Zyr Vodka to thin it a bit and add a small
sprig of rosemary. Serve with Luxury Experience - The "Beet" Goes On
cocktail.
Until next time, cheers, its
cocktail time!
ZYR Vodka
Symphony Importers
Manhasset, New York
United States
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