: a colorless liquor of neutral spirits distilled from a mash (as of rye or wheat)
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His current favorite is the Pollock and Casper, the restaurant’s Gemini cocktail, a split base of gin and duck fat washed vodka, finished with saffron oil, designed to capture the duality the sign is known for.
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Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Yes, the signature spicy rigatoni vodka is on the menu, though the gargantuan melt-in-the-mouth meatballs are not to be missed either.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Baking soda whitens fabrics, while rubbing alcohol and vodka remove specific stains; avoid mixing acids, bleach, or flammable substances.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Made with a simple syrup that's a little sweet from strawberries and a little tart from the rhubarb, these sippers can be splashed with gin, vodka, or tequila.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
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Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Yes, the signature spicy rigatoni vodka is on the menu, though the gargantuan melt-in-the-mouth meatballs are not to be missed either.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Baking soda whitens fabrics, while rubbing alcohol and vodka remove specific stains; avoid mixing acids, bleach, or flammable substances.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Made with a simple syrup that's a little sweet from strawberries and a little tart from the rhubarb, these sippers can be splashed with gin, vodka, or tequila.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Vodka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vodka. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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vodka
noun
vod·ka
ˈväd-kə 
: a colorless alcoholic liquor
Etymology
Russian, literally, "little water," from voda "water"
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