Summer Drinking All Year Long with Bison Grass Vodka

Vodka is one of those spirits that can be enjoyed throughout the whole year, depending on what you mix it with.

The coming fall season with its crisp cool breeze is a great transition to stop your profuse sweating, but it’s also a drab reminder of the coming frozen tundra. Grasp the last bits of summer by using the spirit that does just that or save it for the frozen tundra. Making its debut last year, Bison Grass Vodka is unique in that it is infused with grass, taking it up a notch from fruit and even bacon.

The makers of the spirit have provided me with one of their signature cocktail recipes. And with any such spirit, it comes with some great historic leverage. 600 years of Polish vodka making tradition. And for the vodka skeptics and/or haters, it goes down smooth and sweet without the normal burn of regular vodka. Try it with ginger ale, lime, and apple juice too. Cheers.

ZU Punch

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Author: Mandy Baca
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 1x

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Description

A new take on punch with elderflower liqueur.

Ingredients

Units Scale

2 oz (60 ml) Zu Vodka
5 oz (150 ml) fresh lemon juice
.5 oz (15 ml) elderflower liqueur or syrup
5 thin slices of apple
7-8 fresh mint leaves
Dash of bitters
.5 oz (15 ml) ginger ale

Instructions

Break mint leaves in half, rim glass, and add all leaves into sturdy highball.
Add remaining ingredients and stir gently.
Garnish: Sprig of mint or bison grass.

Notes

To make this into a Punch Bowl serving – multiply the amounts by how many people will be drinking.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Drinks
Cuisine: Eastern European

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cocktail
Calories: 150

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bison Grass Vodka (?ubrówka) and where does it come from?

The article explains it is a Polish vodka infused with bison grass (?ubrówka), backed by 600 years of Polish vodka-making tradition. Unlike plain vodka, it has a smooth, slightly sweet taste that comes from the grass infusion.

Why does the recipe use 5 oz of fresh lemon juice — is that right?

The recipe lists 5 oz (150 ml) lemon juice alongside 2 oz (60 ml) vodka and 0.5 oz (15 ml) elderflower liqueur, making this a notably tart, citrus-forward drink. If you prefer less pucker, start with 3 oz and adjust to taste.

How do I scale this into a punch bowl for a crowd?

The notes say to simply multiply all amounts by the number of people drinking. Keep the proportions (2 oz vodka : 5 oz lemon : 0.5 oz elderflower : 0.5 oz ginger ale per person) and stir the punch gently before serving over ice.