{"id":87243,"date":"2021-12-10T06:38:53","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T06:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=87243"},"modified":"2021-12-10T09:43:08","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T09:43:08","slug":"skyy-vodka-unveils-innovative-new-liquid-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/skyy-vodka-unveils-innovative-new-liquid-twist\/","title":{"rendered":"SKYY\u00ae Vodka Launches a New Look &#038;  Restyles the Vodka-Soda (with a Twist)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The coastline has a way of invoking all of our senses. Picture standing on the ocean\u2019s edge&#8230; eyes closed, toes dug into wet sand, gentle breeze in the hair. The late afternoon sun warms the skin, the crash of waves provides background noise and the faint salinity of sea air as you lick your lips reminds you that nature is always at work. Drawing inspiration from languid ocean breezes, SKYY\u00ae Vodka presents a new summer vodka-soda experience, imbued with Pacific Coast minerals and pairing perfectly with a grapefruit twist.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-88134\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SURPRISE_BOTTLE-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SURPRISE_BOTTLE-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SURPRISE_BOTTLE-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SURPRISE_BOTTLE-1-940x611.jpg 940w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SURPRISE_BOTTLE-1-222x144.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Meet your New Summertime Staple<\/h3>\n<p>Since 1992, SKYY\u00ae has been supplying the global market with premium vodka that has inspired elegant cocktail parties, social trends and a more exciting way of life. \u00a0Their ground-breaking quadruple distillation and triple filtration production process yielded a clean and smooth tasting vodka with fewer impurities than other brands. However, never satisfied to rest on their award-winning laurels, the brand has taken it to a new level.<\/p>\n<p>This year, SKYY\u00ae offers us a refreshed take on their award-winning vodka, now <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">made with water enhanced by Pacific minerals.<\/span> Along with it is a new summertime staple \u2014 an upgraded vodka-soda where the Pacific coast minerality is balanced by a burst of citrus garnish.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-88137\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SKYY_Coastal2_new.jpg\" alt=\"SKYY_Coastal2_new\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SKYY_Coastal2_new.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SKYY_Coastal2_new-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SKYY_Coastal2_new-940x564.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Inspired by a new generation of vodka drinkers, SKYY\u00ae sought to develop a vodka that would complement lighter, more fresh-tasting drinks, such as a refreshing vodka-soda with a grapefruit twist.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i>\u201cAt SKYY\u00ae, we saw soda water emerge as the top mixer and quickly recognized an opportunity to transform the vodka category once again by offering our consumers something truly unique and in direct response to their evolved preferences for lighter-, cleaner-, and fresher-tasting drinks,\u201d <\/i>says Julka Villa, Managing Director of GSM Spirits for The Campari Group.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Just add Grapefruit<\/h3>\n<p>SKYY\u00ae adds character and smoothness to their original recipe by making use of water enhanced with Pacific minerals sourced from the San Francisco Bay Area. Sodium, calcium, and magnesium are harvested from the Bay area and potassium and additional calcium are added as well.<\/p>\n<p>This addition not only enhances the mouthfeel of the spirit, but also offers a subtle salinity that pairs well with a citrus twist, such as grapefruit. The zesty aroma of the fruit is enhanced, while the bitterness of the peel is reduced, resulting in a balanced, fresh-tasting drink, perfect for sipping on while lounging by the pool in the hot, summer sun.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Crafted by Experts<\/h3>\n<p>SKYY\u00ae\u2019s reboot brought together a diverse collective of experts including a water sommelier, a chemist, and a professional bartender, all uniquely equipped to create a spirit designed to add character to any cocktail experience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-88131\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SIGNATURE_DRINK_BEARHUG-Skyy-3.jpg\" alt=\"Skyy vodka\" width=\"1000\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SIGNATURE_DRINK_BEARHUG-Skyy-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SIGNATURE_DRINK_BEARHUG-Skyy-3-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SIGNATURE_DRINK_BEARHUG-Skyy-3-940x611.jpg 940w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SIGNATURE_DRINK_BEARHUG-Skyy-3-222x144.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>SKYY\u00ae\u2019s team realised that a level of complexity was added when incorporating minerals into their distillation process and noted how this opened up a world of possibilities when developing vodka-based drinks and cocktails.<\/p>\n<p>The result was a liquid that is fresh and clean on the nose, with a hint of fruit and toasted grain, coupled with a clean, smooth taste on the palate.<\/p>\n<h3>With a New Look to Boot<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-88130\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GLASSCLAP_HIGHNOTE-SKYY-1.jpg\" alt=\"Skyy vodka\" width=\"1000\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GLASSCLAP_HIGHNOTE-SKYY-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GLASSCLAP_HIGHNOTE-SKYY-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GLASSCLAP_HIGHNOTE-SKYY-1-940x611.jpg 940w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GLASSCLAP_HIGHNOTE-SKYY-1-222x144.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>Inspired by home, SKYY\u00ae\u2019s refreshed packaging design reflects San Francisco\u2019s natural character. The new bottle features a sophisticated and sleek appearance, with a lighter, more natural blue tone. Ripples and ridges reflect the waves of the Pacific Ocean and the bottle showcases a restyled white logo. The new look is picture-perfect and will add elegance to any dinner party table or bar counter.<\/p>\n<h3>Your Summer with SKYY\u00ae<\/h3>\n<p>Planning a dinner party or festive celebration? Kick it off with a welcome drink to whet your guest\u2019s appetite \u2013 the classic SKYY\u00ae Vodka &amp; Soda. This is the quintessential way to experience the true flavour and crafted quality of SKYY\u00ae.<\/p>\n<h4>SKYY\u00ae Vodka &amp; Soda<\/h4>\n<p>Your simplified summer staple. Just add friends.<\/p>\n<p>1 \u00bd parts SKYY\u00ae Vodka<br \/>\n4 \u00bd parts soda water<br \/>\nGrapefruit peel<\/p>\n<p><strong>Glass: <\/strong>Highball<br \/>\n<strong>Garnish:<\/strong> Grapefruit peel<\/p>\n<p>Method: Fill a highball glass with cubed ice. Add 1 \u00bd parts of SKYY\u00ae Vodka. Top with soda. Squeeze the grapefruit peel over the top and add to the cocktail as garnish.<\/p>\n<h3>Level it Up<\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve served the classic, add some interactive flair to your guest\u2019s experience by setting up a vodka- soda bar and offer a variety of citrus and herb condiments to try out. For some inspiration, try these cocktails from expert bartender and cocktail educator, Don Lee.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-88138\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SKYY_SODA_BOTTLE-ed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SKYY_SODA_BOTTLE-ed.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SKYY_SODA_BOTTLE-ed-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/SKYY_SODA_BOTTLE-ed-940x564.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>SKYY\u00ae Garden Mule<\/h4>\n<p>Like the storied Moscow mule, but even more refreshing with mint leaves and crisp cucumber rounds for the perfect garden party cocktail.<\/p>\n<p>5-6 mint leaves<br \/>\n2-3 cucumber rounds<br \/>\n\u00bd part lime juice<br \/>\n1 \u00bd parts SKYY\u00ae\u00a0Vodka<br \/>\nGinger Beer<\/p>\n<p><strong>Glass:<\/strong> Collins<br \/>\n<strong>Garnish: <\/strong>Cucumber round or spear, mint leaf\/bundle<\/p>\n<p>Method: Muddle mint and cucumber in a glass. Add ice and combine remaining ingredients. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with cucumber and mint.<\/p>\n<h4>SKYY\u00ae\u00a0Turtledove<\/h4>\n<p>This cocktail is both simple to make and quick to please. Use fresh grapefruit juice for the ultimate burst of flavor<\/p>\n<p>2 parts SKYY\u00ae Vodka<br \/>\n1 part Grapefruit juice<br \/>\n\u00bd parts Simple syrup<br \/>\n2 Basil leaves<br \/>\nPinch of salt<br \/>\n4 parts Soda<\/p>\n<p><strong>Glass: <\/strong>Collins<br \/>\n<strong>Garnish:<\/strong> Grapefruit peel\/basil<\/p>\n<p>Method: Add first five ingredients to tin and shake with ice. Strain into Collins glass. Top with soda and garnish.<\/p>\n<p>Add style and an understated edge to your drinks trolley with a bottle of the all-new SKYY\u00ae Vodka.<\/p>\n<p><em>Not for sale to persons under the age of 18. Drink responsibly<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Party Inspiration<\/h3>\n<p>Looking for stylish yet laid back snacks for your next get together? Try these recipes, perfectly paired with your SKYY\u00ae Vodka cocktails.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rir-row\"><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/kataifi-wrapped-halloumi\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Halloumi-Kataifi-4x6.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/artichoke-lemon-mayonnaise-chicken-dippers\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Westfalia-Chicken-Dippers-4-x-6.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Kataifi-wrapped Halloumi<\/h4>\n<p>Halloumi cheese is wrapped in finely shredded pastry ribbons and then deep fried until golden &#8211; heavenly for snacking!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/kataifi-wrapped-halloumi\/\">Get the recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Crispy Chicken Dippers with Artichoke &amp; Lemon Mayonnaise<\/h4>\n<p>A delicious snack or platter idea for informal entertaining. Combine with a generous salad and you have a perfect lunch or dinner option.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/artichoke-lemon-mayonnaise-chicken-dippers\/\">Get the recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"rir-row\"><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/whipped-feta-and-cream-cheese-with-green-olive-salsa-verde\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/whipped-feta-4x6.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/baba-ganoush-with-sesame-lavash\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Baba-ganoush-with-sesame-lavash-4-x-6-.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Whipped Feta Dip with Chunky Green Olive Salsa Verde<\/h4>\n<p>Say hello to your new fav party dish. This creamy cheese combo is delish smothered on toasted baguette and topped with a zesty green olive salsa.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/whipped-feta-and-cream-cheese-with-green-olive-salsa-verde\/\">Get the recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Baba Ganoush with Sesame Lavash<\/h4>\n<p>A delicious Middle Eastern smoked aubergine dip with unleavened crisp bread for dipping. Party guests will love this moreish dip scooped up on crispy lavash.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/baba-ganoush-with-sesame-lavash\/\">Get the recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-88139\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/MOVES-SKYY-New.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/MOVES-SKYY-New.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/MOVES-SKYY-New-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/MOVES-SKYY-New-940x564.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Not for sale to persons under the age of 18. Drink responsibly<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skyyvodka.com\/\">skyyvodka.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/skyyvodkasa\/\">Instagram<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/skyyvodka.za\/?brand_redir=47892487749\">Facebook<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SKYYvodkaSA\">Twitter<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/SKYYvodkaSA\">Youtube<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The coastline has a way of invoking all of our senses. Picture standing on the ocean\u2019s edge&#8230; eyes closed, toes dug into wet sand, gentle breeze in the hair. The late afternoon sun warms the skin, the crash of waves provides background noise and the faint salinity of sea air as you lick your lips reminds you that nature is always at work. Drawing inspiration from languid ocean breezes, SKYY\u00ae Vodka presents a new summer vodka-soda experience, imbued with Pacific [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4098],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-87243","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general"],"acf":[],"brand_slug":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87243","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87243"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87243\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":87786,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87243\/revisions\/87786"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87243"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=87243"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}