Vodka — EEM Thai BBQ Spirit Guide

Clean & Versatile

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For the Team

Vodka is a neutral spirit — distilled until it's nearly free of flavor and aroma, made from grain, potatoes, or sometimes other bases like grapes. Because it's so clean, it's the most versatile spirit behind the bar: it carries other flavors instead of fighting them, which is why it shows up in everything from a simple soda to a stirred martini.

Flavor Profile

What to listen for

Neutral Clean Grain-Based Potato-Based Mixable

Great for: guests who say "I don't really like a strong taste" · clean & simple drinkers

Our Lineup

Vodka, by the Glass

Vodka	Flavor Notes	Price
Lewis & ClarkWell Grain · Oregon	Clean, neutral, smooth	$9
Timberline Grain · Oregon	Soft, mellow, easy	$9
Ketel One Wheat · Netherlands	Crisp, mineral, dry	$10
Tito's Corn · Texas	Smooth, slightly sweet	$10
Luksusowa Potato · Poland	Rich, creamy, round	$10
Grey Goose Wheat · France	Silky, delicate, floral	$11

Everyday Pours

Vodka Soda — Lewis & Clark or Timberline keep it light on the wallet
Vodka Tonic — same idea, a little more bitterness
Mules — grain vodkas hold up well against ginger beer

Martini Territory

Ketel One — classic, dry, mineral backbone
Grey Goose — softer, floral, great for guests who want "smooth"
Luksusowa — for guests who like a richer, rounder mouthfeel

Talking Points

"Neutral" doesn't mean flavorless — base ingredient still shapes texture
Potato vodkas (Luksusowa) tend to feel heavier/creamier
When in doubt, Tito's is the friendly, familiar choice