G&T's are my go-to summertime cocktail
I usually have a bottle of the New Amsterdam vodka in the house, for shots, mixing, whatever. At $20 per handle and very good quality, it's by far the best value in vodka right now.
Agreed the GT's are a great summer drink. I like the New Amsterdam vodka as well, but think the Platinum gives it a good run for cheaper vodka. Honestly I can't see paying over $25-30 for a handle. It just doesn't get THAT much better. It can get way worse for a few bucks less, but see the gains for a $50+ handle IMO.