What Is Vodka?
Vodka Is a clear distilled alcoholic beverage. Different varieties originated in Poland, Russia, and Sweden. Vodka is composed mainly of water and ethanol but sometimes with traces of impurities and flavourings. Traditionally, it is made by distilling liquid from fermented cereal grains, and potatoes since introduced in Europe in the 1700’s. Some modern brands use corn, sugar cane, fruits, honey, and maple sap as the base.
Vodka is traditionally drunk “neat” (not mixed with water, ice, or other mixers), and it is often served freezer chilled in the vodka belt of Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine. It is also used in cocktails and mixed drinks, such as the vodka martini, Cosmopolitan, vodka tonic, screwdriver, greyhound, Black or White Russian, Moscow mule, Bloody Mary, and Caesar.
Since the 1890s, standard vodkas have been 40% alcohol by volume (ABV) (80 U.S. proof). The European Union has established a minimum alcohol content of 37.5% for vodka. Vodka in the United States must have a minimum alcohol content of 40%.
What Type Of Alcohol Is Vodka?
By definition, vodka is a distilled alcoholic beverage.
It is made by fermenting grains, such as rye, corn, and wheat. The beverage is clear, with very minimal scent and flavor notes. The history of vodka traces back to Russia, Poland, and Sweden.
What Does Vodka Do To Your Body?
Excessive consumption may lead to faster heartbeat, elevated blood pressure and can also disrupts the immune system. Consumption of alchohol has a direct effect on our brain leading to headaches, drowsiness, distorted vision and hearing amd may even alter the brain chemistry.
What Are The Types Of Vodka?
- Plain vodkas.
- Flavored vodkas.
- Fruit vodkas.
- Grain vodkas.
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