Two of My Favorite Things

I’d have to say I was most excited when my mom’s boyfriend wanted to show me a bottle of vodka- but not just because its vodka but because its organic and green! TRU vodka’s claim to fame is “a better vodka for a better planet” and is made from 100% American Wheat. TRU Organic Spirits is exceedingly dedicated to the environment, they plant one tree for every single bottle of vodka they sell. They use Oregon Tilth certified grains meaning no synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or GMOs (genetically modified organisms) are used in the farming process. In addition to being organic, they also use recyclable synthetic corks, print labels on corn fiber paper with soy-based inks, and use 20% glass in comparison to other alcohol bottles.

But the most interesting aspect of TRU Vodka is the fact they plant one tree for every bottle they sell. Since September 2009, they have planted over 60,000 trees in the Central American rainforest. On their website they break down the “One tree per bottle” claim for renewing the planet.

One tree planted by TRU Vodka removes 790 kg of carbon dioxide over fifty years which is equivalent to:

The daily carbon footprint of 517 Americans

Taking five cars off the road for a 365 days

7,000 person office building recycling all paper goods for two weeks

Another way of looking at it, is two ounces (or a standard shot) removes 62 kg of carbon dioxide from our atmosphere. I’m so pleased that two of my favorite things are now collaborating so I can go green while having a good time. It is amazing what TRU Organic Spirit has dedicated to the environment from organic farming to using renewable sources and planting trees. Do your part by drinking TRU Vodka.

TRU Vodka comes in Straight, Lemon, and Vanilla. Not a vodka fan like myself? They also have TRU gin. Please visit their blog here.

A few of my favorite Drinks:

Dirty Shirly

2 ounces TRU Vodka Straight

4 ounces diet sprite or 7up

Splash of grenadine

Vodka Twist

2 ounces TRU Vodka Lemon
4 ounces water, soda, or tonic

2-3 squeezed limes or lemon

Pink Lemodka

2 ounces TRU Vodka Straight or Lemon

4 ounces pink lemonade

1 lemon slice to garnish

All information and pictures are credited to TRU Organic Spirits.