Tito Beveridge (his real name) began distilling vodka using hand-crafted stills he made himself. “Jo was the only contact I’d have with
another life form in days,” said Tito, as he cooked batches of the product, then bottled and loaded it for distribution. During those early days, Beveridge often slept on a cot he’d set up inside the warehouse, his companion Jo curled up near- by. “She was with me the whole time. I still can’t talk about her without tearing up,” he says. The vodka is smooth. In 2001, Tito’s
Handmade Vodka won the Double Gold Medal for vodka at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, beating out 71 other vodkas. Even The Dude (aka Jeff Bridges) in the movie The Big Lebowski recommends Tito’s as the best vodka with which to make a White Russian. Tito has done something even more extraor-
dinary than creating his handmade vodka. He launched
VodkaForDogPeople.com to help save homeless dogs after noticing the many stray dogs wandering onto his distillery’s property. The distillery is located just outside Austin city limits, where feral dog packs had been a growing problem. Tito’s employees began to adopt or foster them. Today, employees’ dogs can be seen lounging around the marketing office, while the distillery has many dogs who live on the property full-time.
Austin’s Aggie
Reggie’s Mule Dog 1 oz Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit 1/2 oz Passion Fruit Juice 2 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka 3 oz Ginger Beer Pour over ice in a Copper Mug. Garnish with Grapefruit and Sprig of Mint. Created by Pete Boland, owner of The Galley, St. Petersburg.
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ABOUT REGGIE: The first two years of Reggie’s life were tumultuous, as he was passed from one family to another before ending up with Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee, Florida Division. He was adopted by foster mom, Dina Athanassie.
Reggie’s Cream Pie Martini 1.5 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka 1/2 oz Vanilla Liqueur 1/2 oz Chocolate Liqueur Line Martini Glass with Chocolate Syrup. Mix ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake and strain into Martini Glass. Created by James Halker, General Manager, The Brown Boxer, Madeira Beach.
Reggie’s Cream Pie Martini
Austin’s Aggie Over ice: Two dashes Grapefruit Bitters 1.5 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka 3/4 oz Pink Grapefruit Juice 1/2 oz. St. Germaine Elderflower Shake well. Strain into Coupe. Add 1/2 oz Prosecco. Garnish with large fresh Basil Leaf. Created by Jason Dyer and Jenna Conway, Bella’s in Tampa and Florida’s Square 1 Burgers.
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ABOUT AGGIE:Aggie, a miniature Poodle, was a throwaway puppy. Because her hind legs were deformed, someone deemed her no more than garbage, and threw her in a trash can. A good samaritan found her, barely alive, and contacted Florida Poodle Rescue. Foster parent volunteer Constanza Bryant adopted her.
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