vodka
Vodka contains no carbohydrates, fats, or proteins; its primary content is ethanol (alcohol) at approximately 97 calories per 1.5-ounce serving. It provides no vitamins, minerals, or other nutritional benefits.
About
Vodka is a distilled spirit originating from Eastern Europe (particularly Russia and Poland) characterized by its neutral flavor profile and high alcohol content, typically 40% alcohol by volume (ABV) or higher. The spirit is produced through the fermentation of various base materials—traditionally grain (wheat, rye, barley) or potatoes, though modern producers also use corn, sugar beets, and other starches—followed by distillation and often multiple filtrations to achieve its characteristic purity and clarity. The production process emphasizes the removal of congeners and flavor compounds, resulting in a spirit that is prized for its neutrality and versatility. Contemporary vodkas vary in their base ingredients, distillation methods, and filtration techniques (some filtered through charcoal, others through precious metals or specialized media), which subtly influence their mouthfeel and finish despite maintaining the spirit's essential neutral character.
Culinary Uses
Vodka functions as a foundational spirit in mixology and cocktail preparation, where its neutrality allows other ingredients to be showcased without competing aromatics. It is essential to classic cocktails such as the Martini, Bloody Mary, Moscow Mule, and Cosmopolitan. In culinary applications, vodka is used to extract flavors in infusions and compound spirits, and appears in cooking for its ability to dissolve both fat-soluble and water-soluble flavor compounds without imparting its own characteristics. Small quantities are incorporated into sauces (particularly in creamy preparations like vodka sauce for pasta) to enhance and round out other flavors. Vodka is consumed neat (chilled), on the rocks, or as the primary spirit in numerous mixed drinks and cocktails across global bar culture.
Recipes Using vodka (62)
Adam and Eve
Adam and Eve from the Recidemia collection
Agent Orange
A Bourbon drink.
Alcoholic Icy-Pole
Alcoholic Icy-Pole from the Recidemia collection
Alice Lee's Bloody Mary
Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group] * Source: Alice Lee
Anderson Estate Chi Chi
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Anderson Estate in Wylie, Texas in 1991.
Apple Dandy
Cocktail apple dandy
Baby Jane
Baby Jane from the Recidemia collection
Bahamama
Bahama Sunset
Bahama Sunset from the Recidemia collection
Barnaby's Buffalo Blizzard
Barnaby's Buffalo Blizzard from the Recidemia collection
Beaurita
Beaurita from the Recidemia collection
Birdie
Description
Black-Truffles
Black-Truffles from the Recidemia collection
Bloody Caesar
Contributed by [http://www.thebartendingschool.net/ The Bartending School]
Bloody Mary Gazpacho
Bloody Mary Gazpacho from the Recidemia collection
Blueberry Freeze
Contributed by [http://www.thebartendingschool.net/ The Bartending School]
Blueberry Margarita Slush
Blueberry Margarita Slush from the Recidemia collection
Campari Cocktail
Description
Chi Chi
Contributed by [http://www.thebartendingschool.net/ The Bartending School]
Cosmopolitan
" Legend has it the Cosmopolitan was originally served to South Beach, Florida party-goers.
Cosmos
Cosmos from the Recidemia collection
Dark Vodka Fall
Dark Vodka Fall from the Recidemia collection
Domino
Description
Friday Freeze
Contributed by [http://www.thebartendingschool.net/ The Bartending School]
Galactic Ale
Galactic Ale from the Recidemia collection
Galliano Vodka
Galliano Vodka from the Recidemia collection
Green Demon
Contributed by [http://www.thebartendingschool.net/ The Bartending School]
Homemade 'Van Gogh'
A home made 'Van Gogh' style alcohol with coffee and vanilla flavoring.
Hurricane Jane
A rum drink.
Iced Coffee Polish-style
Iced Coffee Polish-style
Ice Wine Martini
I discovered this martini in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada where it is served in a number of restaurants. Ice wine is made from grapes left to ferment on the vine during winter. So simple and so good.
International Incident
Contributed by [http://www.thebartendingschool.net/ The Bartending School]
Johnny on the Beach
Contributed by [http://www.thebartendingschool.net/ The Bartending School] * Makes 2 servings.
Jolly Rancher
Contributed by [http://www.thebartendingschool.net/ The Bartending School]
Kamikaze
Kamikaze from the Recidemia collection
Kamikaze I
Kamikaze I from the Recidemia collection
Klingon Battle Juice
Klingon Battle Juice from the Recidemia collection
Lay Me Down And Do Me
Lay Me Down And Do Me from the Recidemia collection
Lychee-Mango Martini
com/Chinese cuisine.
Melon Ball
Contributed by [http://www.thebartendingschool.net/ The Bartending School]
Melon Ball I
Contributed by [http://www.thebartendingschool.net/ The Bartending School]
Mint Bowl
Mint Bowl
Mudslide
Contributed by [http://www.thebartendingschool.net/ The Bartending School]
Museum Club Red Neck
Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group]
Peach Tini
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Henson Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1982.
Penne alla Vodka
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
Rhubarb Slush
Makes about one 5 quart ice cream pail.
Sex on the Beach
300px| Sex on the Beach Sex on the Beach from the Wikibooks Bartending Guide—original source of recipe, licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License Serves: 1
Sex on the Beach I
Contributed by [http://www.thebartendingschool.net/ The Bartending School]
Sex on the Beach II
Contributed by [http://www.thebartendingschool.net/ The Bartending School]