Vodka soda gay water
When I came out as bisexual a decade ago, I anticipated encountering certain cliches upon stepping foot into my first gay bar: the ever-present highest 40 remixes of pop divas, twinks with platinum blond hair donning mesh tank tops, and an abundance of drag queens whom I should be ready to generously tip. But one unexpected phenomenon stood out: the chokehold that Vodka Sodas had over homosexual men. It seemed that whenever I approached the lock, I’d hear nearly all The Gays™ ordering Vodka Sodas, regardless of their appearance.
The “masc” dom leather daddies were ordering them alongside the girlies. Bears, otters, and jocks were throwing assist the nearly odorless elixir, especially the last of which with their impossibly ripped bodies. So naturally, my male lover besties were obsessed. Eventually, they would casually announce, “I’m going to snatch a Vodka Soda. Do you wish anything?” Despite thinking that Vodka Sodas tasted nasty, watered down, and bland, I’d reply with a reluctant, “Sure, grab me one, too.” I preferred craft cocktails bursting with flavor and complexity, so by comparison, Vodka Sodas tasted dull and lifeless.
But now, a full decade and three different Combined States presidents l
Just what is the fallback drink or cocktail of the bear community? Some may argue beer, bourbon or whiskey but for my money I’m going to say the vodka soda. Its classic, simple and the drink my doctor recommends for me to strive and watch my sugar intake during a night on the town. And now a homosexual company is putting their own spin on the classic cocktail for the whole community to enjoy!
For many years, the term ‘gay water’ has been known within the queer community as a colloquialism for a vodka soda. As of today, the brand Same-sex attracted Water officially launches to bring that phrase to the mainstream as one of the first alcoholic beverages founded and grounded in the LGBTQ+ community.
Gay Water is more than a beverage company, it is a logo that will stand for the LGBTQ+ group 365 days a year. At its earliest definition, “gay” means “happy,” yet over the years perception of the word shifted to negative as people began using it as a pejorative label for people and actions. The company is on a mission to reclaim the pos by making it visible every date and for everyone – at local bars, restaurants, liquor stores, grocery stores, and in
It’s Here, It’s Queer: Introducing Gay Water, A LGBTQIA+ Canned Vodka Soda Identity Aiming to Destigmatize the Word Gay
(Photo: Gay Water)
Today, a new ready-to-drink (RTD) brand has arrived and it’s founded and grounded in the LGBTQ+ collective. Gay Water is a new vodka soda firm looking to shake things up and represent the queer community by destigmatizing the word gay with its boozy canned beverages.
The pre-mixed drinks are made with just three ingredients and come in four different flavors: watermelon, lime, peach, and grapefruit. Each can contains 80 calories with a 4% ABV. The beverages are gluten-free and have no added sugar. The brand has plans to expand to more product lines and flavors in the coming months.
The definition of “gay” means “happy,” yet over the years perception of the word shifted to negative as people began using it as a disparaging term for people and things. The corporation is on a mission to reclaim the synonyms by making it noticeable every day and for everyone – at local bars, restaurants, stores and at home.
“There has been a distinct lack of LGBTQ+ representation in the alcohol industry, but Lgbtq+ Water aims to transform this,” says Spencer Hoddes
The Fabulous Queerness of the Vodka Soda
Pride Month is celebrated each June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots in Manhattan. The first public lgbtq+ rights demonstration in Dublin took place on June 27 1974. It’s been 50 years since then, and Pride is now known by many for a proliferation of rainbow flags and parades. It is also ruled by one drink and one drink only: Gay Water, also known as vodka soda lime.
When I came out as bisexual person, I braced myself for the typical clichés: pop diva remixes, twinks in mesh tanks, bears, and drag queens towering over me deserving generous tips. But nothing prepared me for the Vodka Soda obsession gripping the queer community. Every time I hit the bar, I’d overhear the entire spectrum of The Gays ordering Vodka Sodas.
The lgbtq+ community is pretty synonymous with vodka. The neutral spirit has been embraced by gay clubs and personalities for decades now. Vodka companies, like Smirnoff and Absolute, are among the most market-saturating supporters — and, at times, lobbyists — for their LGBTQ audiences.
Absolut, for example, started referencing LGBTQ culture in the 1980s, when mainstream culture was full of ‘perfectly acce