Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project - Vodka Guide China

  • Vodka Guide Russian's Style

    The only places in China where vodka is consumed straight, are the Russian areas of town like Beijing's Yabao Lu. The clubs here are as full-on as the vodka.

  • Vodka Guide The Spicy Mule

    Every city has to have its Mule and Beijing has several. The award-winning Mala Mule from Mao Mao Chong uses chili-infused vodka, Sichuanese pepper, lime and ginger ale.

  • Vodka Guide Fresh from the tree

    Lychees are the most common fresh local ingredient used in vodka cocktails. Nicer bars tend to offer a lychee martini on the menu.

  • Vodka Guide Syrup and Spice Make Vodka Nice

    To give vodka a local flavour, bars use a whole range of infusions like ginger, hot pepper, oolong tea,  and Sichuanese pepper. Alone and in cocktails, the tastes can be surprisingly pleasant.

  • Vodka Guide The Vodka’s Dragon Tail

    Creative vodka cocktails are the name of the game for many Beijing bars and they tend to use both local ingredients and have names like the Chairman, Beijing Iced Tea, Feng Shui and the (pictured) Mao Tini, which uses fresh rosemary, osmanthus-infused vodka, ginger-infused vodka, lemon juice, and cranberries.

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