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Vodka
One of the world’s most popular spirits, Vodka is a clear liquid which consists
of mostly water and ethanol purified by distillation from a fermented
substance like potatoes, rye or wheat.
Vodka is immensely popular in Eastern Europe, a region sometimes referred
to as “The Vodka Belt.” It is a very social drink in Eastern Europe—where it’s
nearly always drank neat—and a popular beverage around the dinner table
during and after a meal with family and friends.
However, it has become widely popular in the United States because its
neutral flavor allows it to be mixed into a wide variety of drinks, often
replacing other liquors in traditional drinks, such as the Martini. In fact,
vodka is the top-selling spirit in the United States. In addition, though
typically unflavored, some producers have added fruit flavors to their vodkas.
Fun Fact: Just like the Irish and their Whiskey, Vodka comes from the Slavic
word for water.
Common Examples:
Absolut
Grey Goose
Smirnoff
Belvedere
Ketel One
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