Such a drink as vodka is known on all continents. Many countries produce their own "national" vodka, but it differs from the Russian original only in flavoring and aromatic additives.
Vodka is a primordially Russian alcoholic drink, the strength of which is 40-56 degrees. It consists of ethyl alcohol and specially treated water. This drink is the most popular among the Russian population and is considered part of the national culture.
Fruit additives include grapes, cherries, apricots, as well as pears and apples.
All over the world they have heard a lot about this alcoholic drink, and many have tried to create their own version of vodka, adding various impurities to it. In Russia, they also like to experiment with the taste and composition of the drink, as evidenced by the huge variety of types of vodka on the shelves of modern stores.
Additives to vodka
Among the most popular additives are organic acids, fruit juices, sugar syrup, various spices, fruit drinks, birch sap, nuts and others. Glycerin is added to clean and soften alcohol solutions, and activated carbon to remove impurities and absorption.
There are several types of additives:
Food additives (serve as a regulator of acidity, and also give vodka a softer taste):
- wine acid;
- lactic acid;
- lemon acid;
- acetic acid;
- Apple acid;
- succinic acid (reduces the negative effect of alcohol on the body);
- sodium bicarbonate.
Aromatic, flavoring additives:
- honey;
- sugar;
- powdered milk;
- aromatic alcohols (pine nuts, hot peppers, herbs, rye bread and others);
- garbage crops;
- fruits.
"National" supplements
In many countries, the products that are grown in their country were added to vodka, but they called the new drink differently. Thus, you can find vodka with various additives familiar to Russians almost anywhere in the world.
For example, in Germany, vodka with the addition of cherries is called Kirschwasser, and in Georgia, grape vodka is called "chacha".
One of the most popular additives is anise, which is used in Spain, Bulgaria, Italy, Iraq, Lebanon and other countries. Cereals are also widely used in the preparation of vodka, especially barley and wheat are often added.
According to social surveys, most people prefer pure vodka without any additives. But despite this, the huge assortment of alcoholic drinks on the modern market tells us that vodka with additives is also in demand. After all, trying something new and at the same time so familiar is very interesting.
