American Harvest Organic Spirit

If sustainability matters to you, consider American Harvest Organic Spirit, an organic vodka hand-crafted in small batches and distilled from organic winter wheat grown on a family-owned farm in Rigby, Ida.

A tasting, held Monday by wine and spirits wholesaler Glazer's at Cajun's Wharf, revealed that the vodka has a clean, crisp taste that makes it well suited for martinis or consumption on the rocks as well as in other mixed drinks. 

Suggested retail price is $24.99 for a 750 ml bottle. 

According to the company's website:

  • The producers of American Harvest support sustainable agriculture by using organic materials and an organic production process.
  • One-third of the monthly electrical consumption at the distillery comes from local wind generated power.
  •  Unused materials from the distillation process are used as cattle feed along with most of the water.
  • American Harvest bottles are 100 percent recyclable and are coated and decorated with organic inks and water-soluble varnishes.

Along with using it in classic vodka drinks such as vodka tonics and bloody Marys, try making a Southern Harvest:

  • 2 parts American Harvest
  • 1 1/2 parts freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
  • 1/4 part grenadine

Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Shake vigorously and strain into a couple glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

To view more cocktail recipes using American Harvest Organic Spirit click here.