.5 shots stolichnaya vodka
Vodka contains approximately 64 calories per 1.5-ounce shot with no carbohydrates, sugar, or fat; the primary caloric content derives from the ethanol itself. As a distilled spirit, vodka contains no vitamins, minerals, or beneficial nutrients beyond the alcohol.
About
Stolichnaya (or Stoli) is a vodka produced in Russia, traditionally distilled from grains (wheat and rye) and refined through multiple distillation and filtration processes to achieve a neutral spirit. Vodka as a category is a distilled alcoholic beverage typically comprising 40% ABV (80 proof), characterized by its clean, neutral flavor profile and lack of distinctive color or aroma. Stolichnaya, established in 1938 in the Soviet Union, represents a premium grain-based vodka known for its smooth finish and refined production methods, including charcoal filtration and water from pristine Russian sources. The spirit is traditionally consumed chilled or as the base for cocktails rather than sipped neat in Western markets, though Eastern European tradition favors neat consumption accompanied by food.
Culinary Uses
Vodka serves primarily as a cocktail base and ingredient in mixed drinks across global bar culture, from martinis to cosmopolitans to more complex stirred and shaken compositions. In culinary applications beyond beverages, vodka functions as a solvent in the preparation of infusions, tinctures, and extracts, and is occasionally used in cooking to extract flavors or denature certain ingredients. Stolichnaya specifically, as a premium neutral spirit, is preferred in classic cocktails where the vodka's purity complements rather than competes with other ingredients. In Eastern European cuisine, vodka appears in savory applications such as vodka sauce for pasta, where the alcohol cooks off while contributing subtle complexity to cream-based preparations.