.5 shot stolichnaya vodka
Vodka contains approximately 100 calories per 1.5 oz (44 ml) serving with negligible carbohydrates, proteins, or fats. It provides no significant vitamins or minerals, with nutritional value limited to alcohol content (ethanol).
About
Stolichnaya (or Stoli) is a premium vodka produced in Russia, traditionally distilled from a blend of wheat and rye grains. First produced in 1938 at the Kristall distillery in Minsk, it represents the classical Eastern European vodka style characterized by its clean, neutral spirit profile with subtle grain-forward notes. Vodka itself is a rectified spirit of at least 95% alcohol by volume that has been diluted to potable strength (typically 40% ABV), with minimal flavor compounds remaining after distillation. Stolichnaya is distinguished by its four-stage filtration process, which removes impurities and imparts a smooth mouthfeel, and its use of premium grain stocks to achieve consistency.
Culinary Uses
Stolichnaya vodka functions as a versatile spirit in mixology and culinary applications. It serves as the base spirit for numerous classic cocktails including the Vodka Martini, Bloody Mary, and Moscow Mule, where its neutral character allows other ingredients to shine. In culinary contexts, vodka is used to extract flavors in infusions, to deglaze pans for sauce-making, and occasionally in marinades for meat preparations. The neutral profile of premium vodkas like Stolichnaya makes them preferred in professional bartending and fine dining applications where spirit quality directly impacts the final product.