Vodka tsp Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

In the late 1700s to early 1800s, distillers in and around Poland began to use ___________ as a base material for vodka? - ANSWER Potatoes. In the 1870s it was discovered that ____________ could be used to remove unwanted aromas and flavors through filtration. This set the standard for the colorless and subtly flavored vodka that is available today. - ANSWER Charcoal. The rise of __________ brought vodka to the U.S. in the early 1900s. - ANSWER Communism in Russia

American Vodka Laws: A distilled spirit that can be produced from any material containing a ____ or ____. It must be distilled at no less than ____ proof (____ %ABV) and bottled at no less than __ proof (___%ABV); ___ proof (___% ABV) for flavored vodkas. - Residual sugar or starch. 190 proof; 95% ABV 80 proof; 40% ABV 60 proof; 30% ABV (flavored) European law for minimum Vodka bottling proof - Bottled at a minimum of 75 proof (37.5% ABV) First documented mention of vodka - "wodk...

Spirit - Product of an initial fermentation followed by distillation of that fermented liquid resulting in a high alcohol beverage. Eastern Europe - The homeland of Vodka Major Producing Countries of Vodka - Baltic States, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Russia, Sweden, US US Vodka Proof Standard - Must be distilled at no less than 190 proof and bottled at no less than 80 proof; 60 proof for flavored vodka. US vs EU Raw Material Characteristics - US: characteristics of raw fermentable mate...

In the late 1700s to early 1800s, distillers in and around Poland began to use ___________ as a base material for vodka? - Potatoes. In the 1870s it was discovered that ____________ could be used to remove unwanted aromas and flavors through filtration. This set the standard for the colorless and subtly flavored vodka that is available today. - Charcoal. The rise of __________ brought vodka to the U.S. in the early 1900s. - Communism in Russia. Smirnoff vodka began to be produced in t...

Basic Bar Drinks Latest Version 100% Correct Cosmopolitan In Shaker: 1.5 oz vodka 3/4 oz cranberry juice 1/2 oz triple sec 1/2 oz lime juice Fill halfway with ice. Shake. Pour into chilled glass. Garnish: Lime Slice Kamikaze In shaker: 1 oz triple sec 1 oz vodka 1 oz lime juice Fill halfway with ice. Shake. Pour into chilled glass. Garnish: Lime Slice Martini In shaker: 2 oz Gin or vodka 1/2 oz dry vermouth Fill halfway with ice. Shake or stir. Pour into chilled glass. **Straight up=no ice in...

What are some examples of standard vodka flavors? - ANSWER Lemon, Orange, Raspberry, Vanilla. What are some examples of modern vodka flavors? - ANSWER Peanut Butter and Jelly, Birthday Cake, Cinnamon Roll, Whipped Cream. What are the raw materials used for the base of vodka in Russia? - ANSWER Hardy wheat.