9 Mile Vodka + Led Lichtsticker

9 Mile Vodka is produced in Germany by the Granite Rock Distillery and leans hard on design and a young, club-going audience, with its name borrowed from 9 Mile Canyon in Utah. On the production side, the spirit is distilled several times to tighten it, then filtered through layers of granite, a mineral filtration that polishes the texture and helps strip rougher notes for a particularly mild result. It is set at 37.5%, which keeps it soft and easy rather than punchy, and the liquid is clear and neutral by design.

The nose is neutral and clean with fine cereal and a hint of citrus, the palate is gentle and mild with a slight sweetness and a very clear structure, and the finish is short to medium with a soft freshness. A party vodka built for volume wants a long, refreshing serve, so pour it as a Vodka Lemon: a generous measure over ice in a tall glass, topped with cloudy lemonade and a fresh lemon wedge. The mild spirit lets the citrus lead, which is exactly what you want when the drink has to stay easy across a long night.