Good things happen in threes: Akvinta Vodka summer cocktails
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Here’s a brief intro to Akvinta Vodka, which is made in Croatia and distilled with no added sugar through special quintuple filtration process. The resident mixologist–brand ambassador has created the following for Lucire Home readers craving mouth-watering cocktails.
Smooth Operator
4 fresh strawberries
6 fresh raspberries
2 fresh blackberries
4 tbsp vanilla yoghurt
3 oz apple juice
¾ oz Akvinta Vodka
2/3 oz honey
2 tbsp oat flakes
3 ice cubes
Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend for 45 seconds.
Kupina Fizz
1½ oz Akvinta Vodka
1/3 oz crème de mure
½ oz blackberry purée
1/3 oz lemon juice
¼ oz simple syrup
Top with soda water
Shaken and strained over crushed ice topped with soda and garnished with a blackberry and a slice of star fruit served with a straw.

Akvinta Cooler
7 red grapes (muddled)
2 oz Akvinta
1 oz fresh lemon juice
1 oz simple syrup (1:1)
1½ oz dry white wine (cheap)
Shake with ice and pour into a Collins glass.