I already have enough post-martini guilt as it is, why create more? Instead, the next time I’m downing a Cosmo or a Manhattan, I’m going to reassure myself that while my liver and kidneys may be getting somewhat saturated with toxins, it could be worse: they could be getting saturated with genetically modified toxins!
So when it comes to vodka, I’m thinking I’ll go with either Reyka vodka, from Iceland (not too far from Canada) — it’s distilled using geothermal steam, which saves on electricity — or Square One, which is made from organic rye and comes in bottles with labels made from bamboo and other recyclable material.
There’s also Papagayo organic spiced rum (perfect for a dark ‘n’ stormy), Juniper Green gin and, well, I’m not a big scotch drinker so that about covers it.
Whether I’m at home or at the bar, from now on, I’m only drinking greentinis.
Are there any eco-beers out there? While I’m not much of a drinker the dad of the house likes to enjoy a few cold ones on his days off. When he lived in So-Cal he would buy local made drinks, but sadly out here in the middle of no where there aren’t many local brewers.
New Belgium brewerys (in Colorado, but available at stores and bars) are wind-powered.
Duchy Originals makes an organic ale- thats the higher end organic co. that Prince Charles started. The LCBO was carrying it earlier this summer. Its not so eco in terms of having to be imported from across the pond, but it is organic. And quite tasty too.