Organic Spirits...

The wife and I are fasting. We are cleansing our minds and our bodies for the new year. For us, it is a spiritual exercise. An exercise to get closer to God and each other. We did not come to this on our own. We have several friends who embarked upon this journey and we have joined them. I tell you this to set up my next find.

The fast prohibits us from certain foods. The only thing we are supposed to eat are fruits and vegetables, natural spices are allowed and unleavened breads. No meat, processed foods or dairy products. No carbonated or artificially flavored drinks and no alcohol. Since eating salads everyday would be less than interesting and making this fast a tad bit more difficult, I have found myself searching the net for vegetarian meals and different variations of such.

Enter SQUARE ONE BOTANICAL SPIRIT.

Square One Botanical Vodka (Bottle price $32.99) is rye-based and filled with organic fruits and botanicals. Not only is it organic, the packaging is "green". Also available is Square One Organic and Square One Cucumber vodkas.

From the website: Vodkas are prized for their purity, so the idea of an organic vodka was both viable and exciting…Thus Allison set out to create the greenest clear spirit yet. And she started at…square one, with the purest ingredients she could find: pristine spring water from the Teton mountains and organically certified North Dakota-grown rye. The ingredients are so pure that Square One obviates the need for multiple distillation, emerging through a single pass in the distiller with its unique flavor profile intact.
But Allison was not content to focus only on what’s in the bottle – the packaging had to reflect Square One’s philosophy of eco-conscious sophistication. That’s why the distinct square bottle is not frosted [a process that calls for some serious chemicals!] and the label is now printed on paper made from bamboo, bagasse and cotton, all sustainably grown and renewable fiber sources. And once the bottle is empty the label easily peels off so the bottle can enjoy a second life as a vase or other container.
Finally, while we at Square One embrace the square, we’re also happy to come full circle: Because the rye byproduct from our vodka-making process is organic and minimally processed, it is packed with protein and fiber, thus making it ideal for sale as feed to an organic dairy farm. We did not intend to sell off our “waste” but are now thrilled to be a vital link in the cradle-to-cradle process of growing grain, feeding cattle, and creating the best martinis you have ever tried!

Though I have yet to try Square One, I have definitely added it to my list of must haves/trys at the end of my fast. Everything in moderation - of course!

You don’t have to wait for me…and if you don’t…save me a sip...