Vodka Vibes! Top 10 Surprising Facts About Vodka #facts #trivia
Learn More: https://bartendertraining.ca/mixology-trends/vodka-basics-history-drinks-and-storage/ https://bartendertraining.ca/mixology-trends/gin-and-vodka-differences/ 10 Fun Facts About Vodka 1. Vodka originated in Eastern Europe, with both Russia and Poland claiming its invention as early as the 8th century 2. The word "vodka" comes from the Slavic word "voda," meaning "water" 3. It doesn't last forever. Once vodka is opened, it will begin to degrade and go bad over time. Vodka goes bad because it is a distilled liquor and contains no preservatives. 4. Vodka was originally used for medicinal purposes, believed to cure ailments like toothaches and disinfect wounds 5. Vodka can be made from various ingredients like grains, potatoes, grapes, and even milk sugars, offering a range of flavors and textures 6. Most vodkas are gluten-free, even if made from gluten-containing grains, due to the distillation proces 7. Preserving Flowers: Adding a few drops of vodka to a vase can keep flowers fresh longer by inhibiting ethylene production, which causes wilting 8. High-Proof Vodka: The strongest vodka, Spirytus Polish Vodka, contains 96% alcohol by volumm 9. Drinking vodka in moderation can help relieve stress by releasing endorphins 10. Moderate consumption of vodka can improve blood circulation and help prevent heart disease