You may have heard or read that vodka applied to hair can work wonders, from eliminating dandruff to promoting hair growth and other dazzling results.
Read MoreVodka and rum are both distilled alcoholic spirits that can be made anywhere in the world but their ingredients, taste, and history are entirely different.
Read MoreVodka and gin are both clear, distilled spirits, often used interchangeably in cocktails, most notably the Martini, Collins, and Gimlet.
Read MoreVodka and whiskey are at opposite ends of the spirits spectrum in many ways. Whiskey is always aged, vodka is not.
Read MoreThe terminology for alcoholic beverages can sometimes be confusing. Vodka is a type of liquor and a spirit.
Read MoreVodka and Tequila are both distilled spirits made by fermentation. Beyond that, they are very different in taste, process, and cultural roots.
Read MoreVodka can be used for enhancing flavor and improving texture in many dishes. Unlike other wines and spirits, vodka offers the benefits of cooking with alcohol without changing the taste.
Read MoreA standard shot of vodka is 96 calories. If you’re looking for a lower calorie alcoholic beverage, vodka is a good choice with 96 calories per 1.5 oz.
Vodka is one of the most popular spirits in the world. Learn the history of this popular alcohol.
Read MoreLearn the difference between the highest quality and the lowest quality vodka products on the market.
Clear spirits like vodka, gin, tequila blanco, and white wine tend to be less hangover producing than dark spirits like whiskey, rum, aged tequila, and red wine.
Read MoreStudies show that moderate drinking (1 alcoholic drink per day) may:
Read MoreRed Bull, which contains caffeine is a stimulant and alcohol is a depressant. The stimulant effect of the energy drink both masks the effects of the alcohol and stresses the body by counteracting the depressant effects of the alcohol.
Read MoreEthanol, the alcohol in vodka, freezes at a much lower temperature than water. Due to the ethanol content, vodka freezes at -16 degrees Fahrenheit so if you put it in your freezer, which is typically set at zero degrees, it will not freeze.
Vodka has an extremely long shelf life. Most vodkas have an alcohol content of 80 proof, meaning that it is 40% alcohol, which is inhospitable to bacteria and mold that can’t survive in an environment greater than 25% alcohol.
Read MoreA Vodka Martini also contains vermouth and typically a garnish of olives or a lemon peel. The amount of vermouth can vary from a drop or two, as in an Extra Dry Vodka Martini, to equal parts vodka and vermouth, which is known as a Perfect Vodka Martini.
Approximately one drink can be metabolized by the liver per hour. If the amount of alcohol consumed is more than the liver can process, that’s when intoxication occurs.
Read MoreThe quantity of alcohol consumed matters more than what spirits are being mixed. However, clear spirits like vodka, gin, tequila blanco, and white wine tend to be less hangover producing than dark…
Read MoreVodka is usually made from grains, potatoes, or other agricultural products plus water and yeast. Many vodkas also contain citric acid, sugar, glycerin…
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