Vodka

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If you're new to the world vodka then you're in for a treat because we're about to explain where vodka comes from, how it's made, why it's the perfect low calorie drink and how to enjoy it.

What is vodka made from?

The history of vodka, like most things that have existed for hundreds of years and is now made everywhere around the world, is a bit contentious. Common urban legend style wisdom would tell you that vodka was created in Russia and that it's basically a Russian spirit, but the details are little more detailed and quite a bit fuzzier than that. What we can say for kind of certain is that vodka is a clear distilled spirit and it definitely originated somewhere in either Poland or Russia, or both of those countries around the Middle Ages. The vodka belt is a region of Northern, Central and Eastern Europe with both the highest figures of vodka consumption in the world and is generally considered to be the home of the vodka spirit that we know and love today.

The traditional method for distilling vodka was with cereal grains like rye, corn, barley and wheat or fermented potatoes but there are types out there which use fruits and sugar as the base. 23^rd Street Distillery produces an Australian vodka made from sugarcane which makes it superb for cocktails, alone with a single mixer or shots enjoyed over ice on its own. The traditional method for drinking vodka is also neat or straight but, like the flavours and types available now, you can choose how you want to enjoy your vodka.

One of the main reasons for why it's so hard to pin down the exact origins of vodka is because there were so many different types with a whole range of tastes and flavours that choosing a specific strain and following the history of that is impossible. The European Union has established a minimum alcohol content of 37.5% ABV (alcohol by volume) whereas in the US it's considered 40% or 80 US proof.

The original vodkas were used as medicine and probably didn't contain much in the way of alcohol until the still was created which allowed for the distillation of the spirit and the increase in the alcohol content. Some of the recorded ailments for which vodka would be prescribed included for awakening lust and dealing with infertility problems. We'll let you decide whether the modern equivalent is still good for those timeless problems.

In some areas of Poland, the names for vodka roughly translate as to burn' and whether that has to do with the sensation of the liquor as it goes down or whether it's related to the origins of the word distillery' which was to burn wine', only history can decide. Either one seems plausible. The point, however, of vodka is not necessarily to burn on its way down and our selection of types and styles include some of the strongest and some of the subtlest flavours available.

Triple or quadruple distilled vodka was quite common in the early iterations of the drink owing to it's humble roots as a cottage distilled beverage by locals in their backyards throughout Poland and Russia. The Smirnoff Double Black is made with their iconic No. 21 triple distilled vodka which is double freeze filtered to produce a more refined, complex and smoother sensation. This makes for a particularly sharp edge on all of your favourite cocktails.

The Swedes were also experimenting with their home-made vodka style made primarily from potatoes but also from other grains as well. They are now, of course, known and revered the world over as the producers of the Absolute Vodka range. This iconic brand offers you the cleanest vodka variety made exclusively from only natural ingredients. It contains no added sugar unless you plump for their selection of flavoured vodka, among them strawberry and lime.

If pure and clean vodka is more to your liking, then look a little closer to home with the Vodka O range. Made in New South Wales and using only New Zealand cow's whey, the Vodka O team have developed what they describe to be the smoothest and most impurity free recipe. It is filtered four times including charcoal filtered (twice) and three times distilled.

How many calories in a vodka soda?

Vodka rates in the top 9 healthiest alcoholic drinks with a vodka soda containing roughly 97 calories. Basically, a shot of vodka will typically contain about 97 calories and the soda doesn't have any calories at all. If you want to ensure that you're keeping low cal' with your vodka, then always team it with a low calorie mixer.

If you're on the hunt for some amazing vodka cocktail recipes, then we have some ripping goods ones compiled here to get you started. We've gathered the tried and tested golden oldies but once you have a few cocktail recipes under your belt you'll know just how versatile vodka can really be and we won't be surprised to add a few of your own creations to the list in the not so distant future.

The Appletini is a young classic compared to the others on this list, hailing from the late 90's, but still worth including because it takes about 5 minutes to prepare, you can pretty much do what you want with it and it's delicious. Perfect for warm summer and spring afternoons, this refreshing mix of cloudy apple juice, lemon juice, maple syrup and ice will go down super smoothly with a selection of tapas plates and other nibbles.

A Bloody Mary is probably the most classic vodka cocktail there is and consists of the primary ingredient, vodka, along with tomato juice, lemon juice, sweet sherry, Worcestershire sauce, a bit hot sauce, a pinch of salt and pepper, fennel seeds (if you're getting fancy) and a stalk of celery. Serve it with a lemon wedge and cherry tomato and plenty of ice. It originated in about 1934 at the St. Regis Hotel in New York, USA.

The Moscow Mule is a mixture of vodka, ginger beer, a bit of ginger bitters and a slice of lime and a mint sprig to serve. It was originally served in a copper mug to keep it cool and it continues to slake the summer thirst 70 years after its first recorded creation in 1941.

A Screwdriver contains the juice of 2 or 3 oranges, a clementine and a bit of ice. Slosh in your vodka, add a few dashes of Angostura bitters and wedge of orange to garnish. The modern version is a bit different to its original origin amongst American oil rig workers who would discreetly add a dash of vodka to their morning orange juice to start the day on the right foot? Possibly not.

Is vodka a spirit?

Vodka is definitely a spirit noted for its clear appearance. All alcohol types achieved the process of distillation are known as spirits and these include vodka, brandy, rum, tequila, gin and whisky (all of them). You may have come across the term neutral spirit' or pure grain alcohol' on your vodka travels but this is a slightly different kind of liquor not considered vodka because it has not gone through the filtration and refining process required to qualify.

Have we convinced you about vodka yet? You probably didn't need all that much convincing. Do you have enough knowledge now to go forth and order some of the word's best from us? Of course, you do. Bottle Stop guarantees you the cheapest price on our entire range because we don't set the prices, we find the lowest ones everywhere else and match them. If you find a cheaper price offered on any of our vodka range, or anything else we have to offer, then contact us with the details and we will match it. We guarantee this.

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