How to Use vodka in a Sentence

vodka

noun
  • Pour the vodka or brandy over the herbs, filling the jar three-quarters of the way full.
    Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2023
  • At the Triple Down, the bartender had a shot of vodka already poured.
    Brett Martin, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Add two or three ice cubes, pour in the vodka, and fill with cold ginger beer.
    Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 8 Feb. 2023
  • In a large punch bowl, combine the lemon juice, half the cranberry syrup, the vodka, and the Champagne.
    Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2022
  • Pop the bubbly, crack an ice-cold beer, uncork a crisp white wine or pull the vodka out of the freezer.
    WSJ, 16 Dec. 2022
  • At the start of the clip, the chef grabbed a few jars of the restaurant’s famous spicy vodka sauce, which first hit grocery stores in July.
    Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Add a little vodka, a small squeeze of lemon to brighten it up and please do not forget the bubbles.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Here's how to make it: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add 2.5-ounces of vodka and 1-ounce of pickle juice.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Mix with club soda or, for a boozy option, gin or vodka.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 8 July 2023
  • Add vodka and lemon juice, then top with soda water and stir.
    Brennan Long, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2023
  • The vodka quiets the gin’s herbaceousness, and the whispering sweetness of Lillet calms the saltiness of the caviar.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2023
  • Colangelo said some put about a fifth of vodka in their drinks, which is the equivalent of about 16 shots.
    Ashley Soebroto, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Then, Leszek’s parents, as a nod to their Polish heritage, showered the grooms with bread, salt, and vodka shots.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Some say a little shot of vodka will get the job done; others argue that aspirin is the answer.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2024
  • At five o’clock on the dot, my father poured vodka sodas for himself and my grandma.
    Holly Solem, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Arrabbiata delivers the spice, and vodka makes the sauce cool and creamy.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Method: Combine vodka, rum, cinnamon syrup, lemon juice, and amaro in a glass mug.
    Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Lower the freezing point: Try adding a splash of vodka to your homemade ice cream—the alcohol keeps the ice cream scoopable when frozen.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Jackson admitted to drinking vodka the day of the crash, Sanders added.
    The Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2024
  • What else: The ship also has a room called Casa Peru, which features dozens of products from the country, from quinoa to vodka.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2024
  • To make, combine equal parts pickle juice and either vodka or whiskey.
    Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Chamomile tea is a favorite of mine that really adds a nice level to a vodka or a gin cocktail.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 5 Jan. 2023
  • The gin or vodka is served straight from the freezer and therefore requires no dilution from ice.
    Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
  • In the early 1970s, sales of vodka surpassed those of America’s native spirit for the first time.
    Emily Bingham, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Saveur suggests gin, not vodka, and omits the lemon juice in favor of Lillet Blanc, a French aperitif.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 30 Jan. 2024
  • If serving a crowd, place vodka, rum, or tequila alongside for guests to add a splash if desired.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Or, there’s a bigger serving with a bottle of tequila or vodka, for $888.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Most borgs are made with half a gallon of water, a bottle of vodka, and flavor enhancers.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2023
  • While the type of vodka may vary depending on your preferences, the makeup of this drink has largely remained the same to this day.
    Brennan Long, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2023
  • Sauce choices are even fun — there’s red sauce, of course, but also a pink vodka sauce, a creamy garlic confit.
    Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2024

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