: a colorless liquor of neutral spirits distilled from a mash (as of rye or wheat)
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Their tropical cocktails and frozen delights are easily crushable, primarily made with vodka, mezcal, rum and tequila.
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Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
This refreshing recipe is spiked with bourbon (or lemon flavored-vodka, if that's your preference) to beat the Southern heat.
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Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Built with vodka, dry vermouth, olive brine, and sparkling wine, the dirty martini spritz preserves the savory backbone of a dirty martini while opening it up with effervescence.
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Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 July 2026
For an 8-ounce bottle, fill it nearly full with water, add a teaspoon of vodka and a total of 20-25 drops of essential oils.
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The Spruce,
2 July 2026
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Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
This refreshing recipe is spiked with bourbon (or lemon flavored-vodka, if that's your preference) to beat the Southern heat.
—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Built with vodka, dry vermouth, olive brine, and sparkling wine, the dirty martini spritz preserves the savory backbone of a dirty martini while opening it up with effervescence.
—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 July 2026
For an 8-ounce bottle, fill it nearly full with water, add a teaspoon of vodka and a total of 20-25 drops of essential oils.
—
The Spruce,
2 July 2026
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“Vodka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vodka. Accessed 6 Jul. 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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