Vodka, the most well-known and consumed drink by Russians, is pure alcohol that is rectified twice and brought to a drinkable level after being filtered through activated charcoal. It is colorless and has no distinctive taste. It is claimed that it takes its name from the Slavic word Voda, which means water. Different grain products such as Rye, Wheat and Potato are used as raw materials. These cooked grains are then mashed with malt and filtered. After the filtration process, the alcohol content is reduced to between 40% and 57%. Very high alcohol vodkas often taste bitter.

A type of vodka produced during the Soviet period was banned because it had a 92% alcohol content. This type of vodka, which has a very high alcohol content, is very difficult to drink because it is distilled 5 times in a row during the fermentation process. This type of vodka is not produced today. But we can recommend Smirnoff vodka, which is distilled 3 times.

History of Vodka

Vodka, which is known to have started to be produced in the 19th century, was produced in large quantities in Russia and Poland. The reason for this is that the climate conditions of Russia and Poland are quite cold. In cold weather, Vodka increases the temperature of the human body and increases your resistance to cold weather. It is known that this drink, discovered by the Russians, was later passed on to other Asian countries via the Baltic Sea. Vodka, which is among the most popular drinks in the world, also means tiny water. In addition, in many countries, Vodka is also called the fiery drink because of the rumors that it brings courage to people after drinking it.

How to Drink Vodka?

Vodka is generally drunk neat in Russia and the Balkan countries. However, in many countries, Vodka is consumed mixed with fruit juices and cocktails instead of neat. It is especially consumed with the most well-known cocktails such as Bloody Mary and Vodka Martini, with a very nice taste and effect. Since vodka tastes very harsh and bitter, it is often mixed with sweet drinks. You can sweeten it with drinks such as cherry juice, cola, pineapple and lemon.

Vodka is most consumed with Cherry Juice. Vodka can be mixed with spices and drunk. Especially in Russia, people suffering from cold and flu drink Vodka by mixing lemon, black pepper and thyme. It is said that vodka increases body temperature, causes patients to sweat and accelerates healing.