Each year on October 4 is the celebration of National
Vodka Day in the United States.It is by the distillation of
fermented substances such as grains, potatoes or sometimes
fruits or sugar that vodka is made.
OCTOBER 4TH
NATIONAL
VODKA
DAY
Traditionally prepared vodkas had an alcoholic content
of percent by volume. In the United States, products sold
as vodka must have an alcoholic content of 30 percent or
more.
“On the rocks” is a popular way you may see vodka
ordered however it is also commonly used in cocktails and
mixed drinks such as: Bloody Mary, Screwdriver, Sex on the Beach, Moscow
Mule, White Russian, Black Russian, Vodka Tonic, Vodka Martini, etc.
CELEBRATE
Go out for some vodka. (Remember to always drink responsibly and to
never drink and drive) Use #NationalVodkaDay to post on social
media.
HISTORY Celebrated since at least 2009, National Vodka
Day has been mentioned by Wine Enthusiast Magazine and
has also been noted in news websites such as CBS.
The versatile, once virtually tasteless and odorless tipple
accounts for almost 20 to 25 per cent of spirits sold today
in North America, making it our most popular libation, a
feat that occurred in the 1970s when it outpaced bourbon
as America’s favorite spirit. We raise our glass on October
4 to toast National Vodka Day!