Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka: Lighten-ing In A Bottle

The need for a refreshing drink that will keep a zen-like smile on your face has long been sought after. And then, along came Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka. The sweet tea transforms the vodka, like a party girl turned mom; here, the infusion of sweet tea lightens the heart of the hard liquor into a quite pleasant conversationalist. The summer delight is the brainchild of South Carolina Firefly distillery owners Jim Irvin and Scott Newitt. They have also added a few new members to the family — flavors spiked with raspberry, mint, peach and lemon. The naturally sugarcane-sweetened vodka is quite deceiving; at 70 proof, it will put hair on your tongue. Its recommended sidekick is lemonade, and you can find that concoction at the Octo Waterfront Grille. The southern charm is contagious and is a great way to simmer away these hot lazy days of July.