Horseradish Vodka

I recently ate (and drank) at The Russian Vodka Room. Salmon roe and eggplant caviar were wonderful but I was most impressed by the horseradish-infused vodka. The spicy shot is ideal to accompany salty Beluga, Ossetra, and Sevruga.

Horseradish Vodka would also make a lovely Bloody Mary, adding an extra bit of punch into an already piquant elixir.

To infuse your own Horseradish Vodka, grate one cup of fresh horseradish root—it looks a lot like a ginger root and is more widely available at grocery stores than one would think—and add the shavings to one liter of vodka. Let the combination rest overnight and then strain and discard the horseradish from the liquid.

The process is simple and the results are delightful, but beware: to grate one cup of horseradish will make you cry harder than any amount of onion chopping. Consider taking a shot of the stuff at the Vodka Room before you get started on your own!