Vodka is an odorless, colorless and flavorless alcohol. It is considered appropriate to mix with anything. Vodka can be made from almost anything, including molasses, grain, beets or potatoes. The most popular ingredient is corn. The corn made into mash, in the same manner as whiskey. It is pressure cooked, with enzymes added. to produce sugar Yeast is added to convert the sugar to alcohol.
Vodka is distilled at a ahigh proof to remove almost all flavoring and color. Its alcohol level is then adjusted to be bottled at 80-100 proof. The best vodka is double or triple distilled and sometimes filtered through very fine quartz san or activated charcoal. The best vodka’s are kept in the cooler or freezer in bars. This allows them to be served ice cold. with minimal dilution.
