Back to Basics: Vodka Part 2

Vodka is an extremely popular alcohol, but it is also extremely versatile. Listed below are some fun facts about this Eastern European classic.

·         Vodka is extremely hard to freeze, so you can always have cold shots by keeping a bottle in the freezer.

·         A teaspoon of vodka mixed with a teaspoon of sugar added to freshly cut flowers will keep flowers lively longer.

·         Vodka can be used to clean cuts.

·         Moderate use of vodka can have many benefits on the human metabolism. It keeps cholesterol and arteries healthy, its excellent remedy against cold sore and fever, prevents stroke, heart attack, and Alzheimer's,

·         Vodka can be stored for only 12 months.

·         One ounce of vodka contains 65 calories.

·         Originally, vodka in Russia was used as a base for medicines.

·        Purified vodka is lighter than water.

·         Vodka in the United States must be 40% or more alcohol to qualify for the name.

·         The first recorded exports of Russian vodka were to Sweden in 1505.

·         A bit of vodka in a crème sauce can pull the flavor of the spices out and prevent the water and fat from separating.

·         When making pie crusts, add cold vodka in place of water for a flakier crust.

·         If you can only afford cheap vodka, but you have an activated carbon based water filter, just run it through a few time to make the flavor better!