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Best Vodka for an Espresso Martini

August 28, 2026June 19, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The IBA Espresso Martini is 50 ml vodka, 30 ml Kahlúa, 10 ml sugar syrup, and one espresso. 50 ml of 40% vodka is 1.13 drinks before the coffee liqueur. No official best brand.

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What Does Vodka Taste Like?

August 28, 2026June 18, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Vodka taste is not a TTB class. Vodka is 27 CFR 5.142, bottled at 80 proof or more. Tito’s is corn at 40% / 80 official. A 1.5-ounce pour is one drink. No ranking.

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Cheap Vodka: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026June 16, 2026 by Lydia Martin

There is no official best cheap vodka. Sticker is not a TTB class. Vodka is 27 CFR 5.142, bottled at 80 proof or more. Tito’s is corn at 40% / 80 official. A 1.5-ounce 40% pour is one drink.

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Vodka Lemonade

August 28, 2026June 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official vodka-lemonade recipe. Typical US vodka 40% FLAG. Tito’s official 40/80/98. Lemonade is 0%.

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What Is a Purple Gatorade Shot?

August 28, 2026June 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

House leftover vodka plus blue curaçao and grape sports drink, unused as IBA. Leftover CPG 550.400. Leftover New Amsterdam 40/80. Unused 1 oz as IBA. Unused invented blue curaçao ABV. Unused electrolyte leftover.

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Ketel One vs Grey Goose: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026June 8, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Ketel One Original and Grey Goose flagship are both typically 40% ABV wheat vodkas. Ketel One is Schiedam (Nolet / Diageo partner). Grey Goose is France (Bacardi). Same drink math.

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Kirkland Vodka: Sizes, Types, and Proof

August 28, 2026June 2, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Kirkland vodka is 80-proof Costco private-label, commonly 1.75 L, American (LeVecke/Fairmont) or French (Gayant). Not Grey Goose. Prices vary — we do not print a fake MSRP.

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Vodka Chasers: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026May 28, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official vodka chaser. US vodka is 27 CFR 5.142 ≥40%. Typical 40% FLAG. Chaser is 0% service talk. No ranking.

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Ketel One vs Tito’s: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026May 27, 2026 by Lydia Martin
ketel one vs titos

There are plenty of great, high-quality vodkas on the market since premium vodka has exploded in popularity. But is there a flavor distinction between Ketel One vs Tito’s…

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What to Mix With Vodka

August 28, 2026May 26, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official best vodka mixer. 27 CFR 5.142 bottled ≥40%. Tito’s official 40%/80. Soda and juice are 0%. Taste is not a class.

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