What is vodka?

Vodka (водка) is a traditional Russian alcoholic beverage. Vodka is made of grains or potatoes, distilled into 95% alcohol, diluted to 40-60% with distilled water, and filtered by activated carbon, making the wine more crystal clear, colorless, light and refreshing.

It makes people feel that it is not sweet, bitter or astringent, only stimulated by flame, forming the unique characteristics of vodka. Therefore, vodka is the most flexible, adaptable and elastic wine among various base wines of cocktails.

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Vodka brewing materials: Although most vodka is brewed from grains (especially barley, wheat and rye), there is no special requirement for vodka brewing materials. All fermentable materials can be used to brew vodka, including grapes and potatoes.

Vodka can be sold and drunk, and will not be aged. A small amount of vodka, such as fragrant vodka, will go through a process of flavoring after dilution before it becomes fragrant. Vodka, like gin, is a grain-based strong drink with high alcohol content and does not need aging.

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