WOLF POINT EVERLEIGH VODKA 750ml, Chicago

I poured this over ice after a long week, and the elderberry and hibiscus combo really stands out without being syrupy. The mint adds a nice refreshing finish that makes it dangerously easy to sip.

The elderberry and hibiscus combo is surprisingly sophisticated — floral without being perfumey. Sipped it neat first, then tried it in a gin-less Collins with mint, and it worked beautifully. This small-batch approach really lets the botanicals shine.

I was skeptical about a flavored vodka, but the mix of citrus and mint makes this incredibly smooth for sipping neat. The elderberry adds a nice tartness that keeps it from being too sweet.