Absolut is is just a brand of Vodka. You can use any vodka where this is
referenced in a recipe.
Although some will disagree, my favorite vodka is Smirnoff. It's inexpensive
and for something that is not supposed to have a taste, it tastes just as good
as the "premium brands"
For Gin I use Plymouth. It is sometimes hard to find but I find it to be what
Gin is supposed to taste like. Plymouth gin has been around since 1793.
Both of these are inexpensive so you they should work well in a LIIT, but I
encourage you to try these in simple Martinis as well.
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