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Add the ingredients to the mixing glass followed by ice filling 3/4 to the top. Stir for at least 20 seconds. Strain into the chilled glass. Garnish. Caesar vodkaAdd 2 1/3 Tbsp. of seasoned rice wine vinegar, 1 tsp. of ground black pepper, 3/4 tsp. of kosher salt, peel of 1 lemon, 5 dried shiitake mushrooms, and 750ml bottle of vodka to a vessel that is nonreactive and can be put in the fridge. Stir until salt is dissolved. Allow to sit at room temperature for at least 24 hours. Using a mesh strainer and cheese cloth, strain out solids. Squeeze mushrooms until all liquid is removed. Discard solids. Add 3 oz. of extra virgin olive oil, stirring well to incorporate into the vodka. Place the vodka in the freezer until the olive oil has solidified. Then poke a hole in the olive oil and strain the vodka through cheese cloth. Will keep in the refrigerator indefinitely.