vodka

vod·ka | \ ˈväd-kə

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Definition of vodka

: a colorless liquor of neutral spirits distilled from a mash (as of rye or wheat)

Examples of vodka in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web My favorite cocktail so far is the Lady of the Mountain, a cloudy, creamy cocktail with that raspberry vodka, hazelnut orgeat, lemon and skyr (a nonalcoholic creamsicle cocktail has a similar profile). — Michael Russell, oregonlive, "With new Dottir restaurant, Icelandic hotel KEX brings taste of Reykjavik to Portland," 27 Nov. 2019 Returning to the menu: The Run Run Rudolph, crafted with gin, Prosecco, mulled wine puree, lemon and cane syrup; and the Christmapolitan, crafted with vodka, elderflower, dry vermouth, spiced cranberry sauce, rosemary, lime and an absinthe mist. — al, "Miracle, the Christmas cocktail popup bar, is headed back to Birmingham," 18 Nov. 2019 From there, things get wild: a house martini with Sobieski vodka, fino sherry, white honey and sel gris. — Emily Timberlake, Los Angeles Times, "A martini, please — and hold the judgment," 25 Sep. 2019 The latter is a take on the favorite Indiana State Fair drink, only this one is spiked with vodka and lemon bitters. — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, "Cake Bake Shop is finally open in Carmel, and it fulfills every sweet dream," 1 July 2019 Preaker is a motel bathtub-dwelling, vodka-swigging cutter. — Samantha Leach, Glamour, "Sharp Objects Is the Feminist True Detective We've Been Waiting For," 8 July 2018 Mythology boasts an award-winning roster of spirits, including an American whiskey, rye vodka and silver rum. — Brittany Anas, The Know, "This new gin is made with herbs grown at the Denver Botanic Gardens," 17 Oct. 2019 Demus was charged in connection with the Aug. 6 theft of $1,727 worth of vodka and whiskey, according to police. — Pioneer Press Staff, chicagotribune.com, "Park Ridge police: Two charged with stealing thousands of dollars worth of alcohol from store," 2 Oct. 2019 An unnamed speakeasy-style lounge serving custom cocktails and spirits from Shady Distillery, which will eventually craft rum, vodka, whiskey and bourbon in a building next door. — Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, "A sneak peek at Fort Lauderdale’s first food hall," 15 Aug. 2019

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“Vodka.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vodka. Accessed 8 December 2019.

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