Definition of vodka
: a colorless liquor of neutral spirits distilled from a mash (as of rye or wheat)
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Call with Fugu Horchata vodka, Buffalo Trace bourbon, cream and coffee ($9).
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Somehow this grumbling boarder’s harsh words took the place of onion, horseradish, garlic, or a glass of vodka.
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That’s not a happy hour; that’s a happy day: $2 oysters and $3 Utica Club cans and $4 vodka cocktails.
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The Los Angeles Times reports that a trash can filled with ash and a Weber charcoal grill were found near the woman’s body — as well as a near-empty bottle of vodka, although no alcohol was found in Wendy Blackstone’s body.
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Signature drinks include two vodka cocktails (both $12): the Raystini, which includes lychee liqueur, grapefruit and lemon soda, and the Keauhou Mule, which gets its kick from ginger, passionfruit, basil and fresh lime.
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Tatum has a penchant for racing, which prompted him to accept the grand marshal invitation at no fee to promote the race in his home state, along with a brand of vodka he's invested in, Born and Bred.
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They are bound for one of the large jars of vodka behind her, which are infusing, slowly, with ingredients including black currants, beets, honey, and ginger.
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Known for blending seamlessly with just about any beverage, vodka is a favorite spirit among the bartending set.
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Origin and Etymology of vodka
Russian, from voda water; akin to Old English wæter water
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First Known Use: circa 1803
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Definition of vodka for English Language Learners
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: a strong, clear alcoholic drink that is originally from Russia
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