Those are the same chemicals that are triggered when you do other pleasurable activities, such as eating, exercising, and getting intimate. It might sound a little weird given the wide variety of cleaning products at your neighborhood grocery store, but vodka, like other spirits, is an antiseptic, according to McGill University.
So if you're ever in a pinch, you can use vodka to clean your house, sterilize a wound, or clean anything that needs to be disinfected on the fly — just make sure there are no additives in it other than water! That would render it less sterile.
Vodka's cleaning properties could also be used for your mouth, according to James Cobb , a registered nurse. According to Healthline , vodka could possibly dry out drinkers' mouths and cause harm since saliva is "one of the mouth's natural defenses against damage. The choice to drink vodka every night in and of itself isn't going to magically make you lose weight, though that would be a pretty incredible thing.
But if you opt for vodka over beer and wine for your go-to drink, or are switching to vodka instead of something like schnapps to see what happens, you might lose weight, as noted by registered dietitian Laura Krebs-Holm.
Just remember to be mindful when you pair your vodka with any mixers to offset the taste of the alcohol. So stick to seltzer water, a hint of lime juice, or diet sodas or juices if you're looking to drop a few pounds. Do you ever have problems falling asleep at night no matter how tired you are or how busy your day was? Have you turned to drinking a shot of vodka every night at bedtime to help you relax and best your insomnia?
Well, that can have both good and bad effects, according to registered nurse James Cobb. The reason for this, according to Cobb, is because vodka has an impact on one specific kind of sleep. Curious about what impact your vodka nightcap might have on your cholesterol levels? As it turns out, drinking a moderate amount of vodka every night might be good for them, as noted by registered dietitian Laura Krebs-Holm.
That doesn't mean you should start to drink vodka every night just for the potential positive effect it might have on your cholesterol levels — focusing on your eating and exercise habits is a much smarter way to do that.
Also, don't negate any of the good benefits of vodka by mixing it with sugary drinks, which can raise your bad cholesterol and your triglycerides, according to Healthline. Instead, use low-calorie mixers or add herbs and a kiss of fresh fruit to enhance your drink's flavor. Have you noticed that the longer you drink vodka every night, the more alcohol you need to get to the same level of intoxication? That's not uncommon, as noted by registered dietitian Laura Krebs-Holm.
Additionally, that's something that can be amplified as you grow older, according to Dr. Nick Knight. Vodka makers filter their drink to brag about its purity, but as a rule purity is overrated. Dirty martinis are good, but dirtier and better with gin instead of vodka. Vodka and fruit juice has its place, of course, when it is drunk by college students before jumping naked into a lake.
A real cocktail is imbibed in adult company, at a bar, with a competent bartender to minister to your needs. Cocktails are too overwhelming to drink with dinner, too fussy to make at home, and too boozy for me, at least to drink more than one. At its best, a cocktail is a brief respite from everyday cares, an interlude for conversation and peanut munching before something else is found to do with the evening.
Of course, millions of Russians can't be entirely wrong about their national tipple. Vodka is excellent sipped straight, frozen and neat, on those rare, happy occasions when I eat caviar.
I enjoy vodka's pure, alcoholic wallop, the way condensation freezes to the glass and the way it produces numbness, then warmth in the mouth and throat.
Though it is less exciting than most other drinks, it has its place on the bartender's arsenal and also on my table. Below is one vodka cocktail I enjoy.
I like Reed's ginger beer Half a lime, plus more for garnish. Add all the ingredients into the cocktail shaker and add ice. Shake it nicely and serve. Screwdrivers are best enjoyed in the summer, during brunch time.
For the classic margarita, you need lemon margarita mix, plain vodka, a salt sugar mixture for the rim, and some ice. In a cocktail shaker, add one shot of vodka and one shot of the margarita mix. Add some ice and shake the drink properly before serving.
To make a cosmopolitan, you need unflavored vodka, cranberry juice, orange-flavored liqueur, and lime juice. Add to two shots of vodka and one shot of all the other liquids. Add cracked ice to the cocktail shaker and mix well.
Dress the glass with a sugar rim and pour the drink. The elusive James Bond enjoys this cocktail shaken, not stirred. To make vodka martini , you need unflavored vodka, vermouth, ice cubes, olives, and lemon. Mix 2 ounces of vodka with one ounce of vermouth. Add ice to the cocktail shaker and pour the vodka-vermouth mixture. Shake the drink well and pour it into a glass. Add olives and lemon peel as a finishing touch. This spicy cocktail is great for those who enjoy savory notes in their drinks.
To make a Bloody Mary, you need vodka, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Add one shot of vodka to three ounces of tomato juice. The stuff is ever-so-appropriately called Billionaire Vodka, and you're paying for the bottle more than the five liters of booze inside. The exterior is encrusted with more than 3, diamonds, plus solid gold labels and Swarovski crystals. Because why let wine have all the fun?
Griffon Vault is the brand you have to thank, but for now, they only sell in the Midwest and a few Eastern states. If you consider any vodka that doesn't make it into your mouth wasted, stop reading.
Otherwise, continue: The spirit has a history of being used medicinally, and some still have it on hand to treat poison ivy, dry out cold sores, and disinfect needles. A few drops of vodka can also help to preserve flowers and freshen laundry. Follow Delish on Instagram. Download the Delish app. Kitchen Tips and Tools.
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