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...where alcohol poisoning has helped lead to a population decline. In January, The Moscow Times reported that the reason for so many deaths is that 300 million liters of substances never intended for human consumption are drunk annually - these include perfume, aftershave, and cleaning liquids. Many shops sell contraband vodka which is made from a combination of those liquids and water. (See a story about 21st Century American moonshine...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Russia's Artisanal Moonshine Boom | 2/15/2009 | See Source »

...this number is less than previous years, alcoholism is still a large factor in Russia's declining population and is responsible for the large gender gap in the mortality rates. To cut down on deaths from poisonous substances, the Russian Government plans to introduce a set minimum price for vodka, which will be 100 rubles ($3) for half a liter...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Russia's Artisanal Moonshine Boom | 2/15/2009 | See Source »

...with a rival concoction, and he would decide the winner based on a random taste test among other customers. After a few minutes of brainstorming, we called our waiter over.“Here you have it,” we told him. “The Obama: Kahlua, Vodka, Baileys, and coconut liqueur, served over ice. Kahlua for his black side, Vodka for his white side, Baileys for the mix, and coconut liqueur for his Hawaiian heritage.” He gave our recipe to the bartender, and the taste test ensued. The verdict? Against all odds, team inexperienced...

Author: By Charles R. Melvoin, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Window 21 to the World | 2/11/2009 | See Source »

...Acropolis Now.” At the end of the roast, Zellweger made it clear she was not yet finished celebrating her award. “I love my Pudding Pot, and I will love it more tonight when I bring it to the party and fill it with vodka,” she said. —Staff writer Lauren D. Kiel can be reached at lkiel@fas.harvard.edu...

Author: By Lauren D. Kiel, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Zellweger Crowned Woman of the Year | 2/6/2009 | See Source »

...frothy drink is served over crushed ice in a wine glass and garnished with a sprig of mint, certainly a dramatic switch from senator-approved honeyed liquors, like scotch. Made with a mix of berries - black-, blue-, straw- and raspberries - the crisp beverage has a kick of fruit vodka and a splash of soda water. The Round Robin is an excellent place to eavesdrop, if you're into that sort of thing. It's the downtown lobbyist hotspot. Who knows what you might hear...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A D.C. Club Guide for Inaugural Weekend | 1/17/2009 | See Source »

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