Happy Hour: Hot and Sticky Vodka

{Stoli Jalapeno flavored vodka}

Freaking out here... I have a love for all things spicy, and now that Stolichnaya vodka has come out with their hot and sticky vodka flavors, I think I know exactly what I will be drinking all summer. Originally released in the 1960s, the two re-released flavors are a hot pepper flavored vodka, and a sticky honey and herb vodka.

"The brand is thrilled to reintroduce pepper and honey flavored vodkas, Hot and Sticki™. These spirited and timeless remixes are the perfect complement to our existing premium flavored vodka portfolio," said Val Mendeleev, CEO of SPI Group. "We hope our fans will enjoy these delicious and versatile offerings in a variety of mixed drinks."

Here are a few recipes for the new vodkas (that I borrowed from Lushworthy):

Stoli Sticki Bees Knees

2 parts Stoli® Sticki™
3/4 part fresh lemon juice
3/4 part honey syrup (equal parts honey and hot water)

Pour into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass.

Garnish with a curl of lemon peel.

Stoli Sticki Mojito

2 parts Stoli® Sticki™
1/2 part simple syrup (or BOLS Triple Sec)
1/2 part fresh lemon juice
8 muddles mint leaves
Soda water

Build in an ice-filled highball glass and stir. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Stoli Hot N’ Juicy

2 parts Stoli® Hot™
¾ parts pineapple juice
½ parts lime juice
½ parts simple syrup
Jalapeno slice

Shake and serve over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a jalapeno slice.