vodka to prepare

vodka to prepare
Vodka is one of America's most popular liquors. In the past few years high-end vodkas, like Belvedere, Absolut, Ketel One, and Chopin have seen their sales skyrocket. Vodka is a key ingredient in many of the most popular mixed drinks: Bloody Marys, greyhounds, screwdrivers, Cape Cods and Moscow Mules.


Vodka is made from food items containing starches: sugar beet, molasses, rye, potatoes, wheat and other grains. Smoother vodka is made from grains, such as rye or wheat. Rougher variants are made from potato, molasses or sugar beets. As is true in any recipe, quality ingredients going into the mix when combined with proper technique will ensure a quality end-product.


Few vodka drinkers, however, do not realize that they can make this potent potable right in their own homes. All it takes is some patience, equipment and proper distilling skills.


I should warn the reader that the process of making homemade vodka correctly is time consuming and intensive. There is a further warning that the improper preparation of vodka could be harmful to the drinker's health - even resulting in blindness. The making of homemade vodka is not for the beginning distiller. Rather, it is suggested for those who are already experienced in making other alcoholic beverages in their home. For example, vodka distilling is an exciting departure for those already experienced in brewing their own beers, lagers and ales and for the home winemaking enthusiast.


It is recommended that the beginning vodka producer consult with one who has distilled