Matka didn’t fuss with mixers or fancy cocktails—she believed good vodka should be enjoyed as it is: pure, cold, and straight from the glass. Her preferred way? Chilled to perfection and served simply. No distractions, no garnishes—just the clean taste of vodka, sipped slowly and savored. Matka always said that the best way to enjoy a drink was with good company and a little food on the side, because “no one drinks on an empty stomach.”