Ketel One Botanicals was released in May 2018, and let me tell you … The hype is REAL! I’ve already loved the whole Ketel One brand but they really leveled it up with this one. Ketel One Botanicals has released three all new flavors, and I absolutely love all of them. Actually, there is no GMO, no sugar, no carbs, and less calories than a glass of white wine. Everyone seems obsessed with wondering exactly how many calories in vodka vs. other alcohol. The new Ketel One Botanicals ring in at about 73 calories per shot, which is 25% less than regular Ketel One vodka. This all vodka is the lowest calorie alcohol on the market, and it is really shaking up the drinking game.
Yes, you read that correctly. You can drink more vodka and have less calories than your favorite smashed grapes. WIN! The new botanical vodka is made with 100% non-GMO grain unlike most vodkas. It is then distilled in small batches in copper pot stills with the secret family botanical recipe. Through this process, they create the best no carb alcohol I have ever had. Who even knew drinking could be so healthy?
At two and a half months old, I am finding a hard time getting my hands on the new Ketel One Botanicals. As soon as I find it at my local liquor store, I am snatching up all three flavors. This unfortunately has not happened yet. Luckily for me, I live close to Innisbrook Golf Resort and Spa who carried all three Ketel One Botanical flavors immediately. None of my other favorite local bars have it yet.
Even more than just having all three flavors of the new vodka, Michelle (the lead bartender at Packard’s Steak House) and I even came up with our favorite cocktail recipes using all three flavors. Have you ever loved a liquor but have no idea what to mix with it? This is a problem that most people have with new drinks. Surprisingly, people don’t even know what vodka cocktails to order even if vodka s their favorite drink. Well, just let the mixologists take care of that for you. Just choose one of these Ketel One Botanicals vodka mixed drinks!
Be sure to ask for one of these Ketel One cocktails when you wander into one of the restaurants at Innisbrook Golf Resort and Spa. Ketel One Botanicals will permanently be on property, so there they will always provide the lowest calorie alcohol option for everyone to enjoy! Some of these recipes are even simple enough to be made at home!
Ketel One Botanical Recipes:
Spritzer: Forget about the calories with a Ketel One Botanical Spritzer. It doesn’t get more simple and refreshing than this. A mixture of your choice of flavored vodka, seltzer water, and a piece of fruit or herb to garnish. Crisp, refreshing, and low-cal.
Moscow Mule: Moscow mules will pair perfectly with any of these three Ketel One Botanical flavors. The ingredients in all Moscow mules are muddled lime, simple syrup, Ginger Beer, mint (or other herbs), and your choice of vodka. The herb muddled in each mule will be determined by the flavor of the vodka.
- Cucumber mint: muddled mint + mule ingredients
- Grapefruit Rose: muddled rosemary + mule ingredients
- Peach and Orange Blossom: muddled basil + mule ingredients
Ketel One Botanicals: Cucumber Mint
*Simply add Ketel One Botanicals Cucumber Mint to the following recipes
Cucumber Mint Mojito: Muddled lime and mint, simple syrup, seltzer water.
Cucumber Bloody Mary + Smoked: Homemade Bloody Mary mix. Can smoke for an additional fee.
Cucumber Jalapeno Martini: Muddled mint, jalapeño, sugar, lime. Cucumber to garnish.
Cucumber Mint Martini: Muddled cucumber, lime juice, agave, mint.
Ketel One Botanicals: Grapefruit Rose
*Simply add Ketel One Botanicals Grapefruit Rose to the following recipes
Ruby Red Martini: So simple, yet so good. A dash of ruby red grapefruit juice & grapefruit peel garnish.
Grapefruit Baybreeze: Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice
Grapefruit Seabreeze: Grapefruit Juice, Cranberry Juice
Grapefruit Grande: Elderflower Liquor, Squeezed lime, Ginger Beer
Grapefruit rose: Grapefruit juice, Fresh squeezed lemon, Honey, Rosemary, dash of salt
Ketel One Botanicals: Peach and Orange Blossom
*Simply add Ketel One Botanicals Peach and Orange Blossom to the following recipes
Peach Lemonade: Peach Schnapps, lemonade, fresh lemon
Peachy Sunrise: Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine
Peach Princess: champagne, peach schnapps, Peach syrup
Peach Honey Margarita: Hold the tequila, substitute the vodka! Peach schnapps, Squeezed lime, margarita mix, dash of orange juice, with a sugar rim. Peach ring to garnish. YUM!
Peach Basil Martini: Muddled basil, simple syrup, Peach Schnapps, fresh lemon juice.
There are so many more amazing recipes that can go with any Ketel One Botanicals vodka flavor. Do you prefer a simple vodka cocktail such as a vodka tonic? What about vodka water? These can also be made with the new Ketel One Botanicals. Don’t forget the garnish!
Ketel One Vodka is sponsoring a huge party at Innisbrook Golf Resort and Spa, at the Market Salamander Grille on Friday September 14. The Black Honkeys will provide amazing musical entertainment this evening, Micah proffer will have a photo booth at the front door, and there may or may not be fire hoopers (spoiler alert: There will be).
Not only will there be amazing drinks, but there will also be great entertainment, fresh food, many people from the local community, and the best wait staff in the area. Don’t forget to generously tip your bartenders and servers! They live off tips, not an hourly wage.
This is an absolute perfect opportunity to come have tons of fun in our community and try the all new refreshing Ketel One Botanical flavors in one of our all new specialty cocktails. If you do attend the event at Innisbrook Golf Resort and Spa, come find me and Travis for a picture and a chance to be featured in our blog post and youtube video from this special event!
The Ketel One event is open to the public, as the restaurants at Innisbrook always are. There is so much magic that happens inside the gates of Innisbrook Golf Resort and Spa. Check out why this is where your next family vacation or golf outing needs to be planned.
Have you tried Ketel One Botanicals? If so, let us know how much you love it in the comments!
