Vodka Flashcards
Does distilling vodka more times make it purer?
Vodka distilled 5times is purer than vodka distilled once.
It reaches its purest possible form after 5 distills
If a vodka has been distilled more than five times it is usually a marketing gimmick as it is unnesassary.
What are some possible fermented ingredients for a vodka?
Traditionally potatoes,
Any grain- wheat, whey, barley,
Does the distilled ingredient affect the taste of the vodka?
Yes. It is the main factor in the different brands of neutral vodka
Where did vodka originate?
Eastern europe. Russia, sweeden, poland
Classification systems?
Poland-
Russia-
What are the two types of vodka?
Neutral and flavoured
What is neutral vodka
Neutral vodka is clear, colourless does not have an aroma.
Ways to serve neutral vodka?
Neat on the rocks
Various cocktails
What is flavoured vodka?
Neutral vodka that has had flavour infused or added during distillation
Possible flavours are endless
Serving suggestions for flavoured vodka?
To taste the flavour drink it straight on the rocks or with soda or still water. Or add it to a fruit juice or fizzy drink to combine flavours
Flavoured vodka is great in cocktails too
What are the classic vodka cocktails?
Cosmopolitian
What are the medicinal benefits of vodka?
Anaesthetic for soldiers during the war.
Neutral vodka is the Purest spirit with no sugar or calories
It is helpful in lowering cholesterol reducing the risk of heart diseases and stroke.