Vodka

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Chopin potato vodka
Chopin potato vodka
A bottle of Russian vodka
A bottle of Russian vodka

Vodka is an alcoholic drink that is usually about 40% alcohol. It is clear, and is usually mixed with other liquids before people drink it.

[edit] Things that are made into Vodka

Vodka can be made from different things:

  • Molasses (which comes from the production of sugar) are used to produce the cheapest vodka. Because of the ingredient, this kind usually tastes sweeter than vodka made from grain. Soy beans, grapes or sugar beets may also be used, but are less common.
  • Potatoes have been used for centuries to make vodka.
  • Grain is used to produce the highest grade vodka.

The process to make vodka is called distillation.

[edit] History

Most people think the name Vodka comes from the Slavic word for water. The earliest mention of Vodka in Poland is in 1405. The Russians are known to have first used the word in June 8, 1751. It is not known if it was the Russians or the Poles who made the first drinks that could be classified as vodka.

[edit] Different kinds of Vodka

There are two basic kinds of Vodka: Clear vodka and flavoured vodka. Some types of vodka have plants or herbs added to the unflavored vodka to make it taste better.

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