Vodka

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SERVICE OF VODKA

Vodka is a neutral spirit distilled from potatoes or grains. It is a spirit distilled or treated with activated charcoal or other material to obtain a spirit without character aroma, taste or color. If the liquor is flavored, the vodka is characterized and named after the flavoring material used.

While the name vodka is a diminutive of the Russian voda (water), the origins of the liquor are a matter of debate. Some claim that it originated as early as the 8th or 9th century in either Poland or Russia. Regardless of when or where it originated, liquor called vodka was present in Russia during the 14th century. The beverage was popular mainly in Russia, Poland, and the Balkan states until soon after World War II.

when consumption began to increase rapidly in the United States and then in Europe.

In Russia, where fairly low alcohol content of 40 percent by volume (80 U.S. proof) is preferred, and in Poland, where 45 percent is more common, vodka is usually consumed unmixed and chilled, in small glasses, and accompanied by appetizers.

In other countries it is popular for use in mixed drinks because of its neutral character. It may be combined with other beverages without imparting flavor of its own and substituted for other spirits in cocktails not requiring the specific flavor of the original spirit.

Popular vodka drinks include the screwdriver, made with orange juice; the bloody Mary, with tomato juice; vodka and tonic, a tall drink; and the vodka martini, with vodka substituted for gin.

The Russian and Polish vodka is not tasteless, only British product is neutral. Some of the flavored vodkas are:

1. Zubrowka: This is flavored with a type of grass only found in forests of Eastern Poland. A blade of grass is placed in every bottle; strength is 70?proof. The grass imparts yellowish tinge and aromatic bouquet and slight undertone.

2. Starka: It means old in Russian. It is vodka proofed at 87?proof. It is nearest in character to whisky. It is distilled from rye and matured for 10 years or so in oak casks which have previously held high strength wine.

3. Jarzebiak: Vodka having strength 70s proof, is flavored with fermentation of berries of the Rowan tree (scarlet berries).

4. Wisniowka: Also 70s proof, is sweet and flavored with cherries but drier than most cherries liquors.

5. Vyborowa and Luksusowa: Are both typical vodkas sold at 79s proof and luksusowa being triple distilled.

6. Smirnoff: Vodka made in England is typical vodka produced from grain spirit by double filtration through a combination of certain wood charcoals. It is neutral spirit and is sold in two strengths 65.5% and 80% proof.

7. Pretsovka: Dark brown, Russian pepper vodka proofed at 70% proof and has a pleasant aroma. It however is said to burn the throat, like the aroma of pepper corn. There is also an infusion of capsicum, cayenne pepper.

Serving Procedure:

Equipment required:

Vodka
Salver with cloth napkin
High ball glass
Decanter
Lemonade, or any other citric juice or drink as Chaser
Ice Bucket with ice & Ice tong
Stirrer Stick
Lime Slice
Coasters

Procedure:

The F&B associate takes the order and raises BOT
Give the BOT in the bar and collect the drink with all the accessories.
Bring the pre-filled glass of vodka
Place the glass in front of the guest?s right-hand side over the coaster
Ask for the preferences:

If the vodka is preferred on the rocks then ask for number of ice cubes to be placed in the glass.
If vodka is desired only with Chaser then pour the chaser from the decanter into the guest?s glass.
If vodka is desired with ice & chaser, then first place ice cubes then add lemonade to it.

Repeat the order after consumption of drink in the glass
At last present the bill to the guest, take money, deposit it to the cashier & pass a thanks note to the guest for his next visit.

Brand Names:

Brand	Country	Base
Absolut	Sweden	Wheat
Smirnoff	UK	Grain
Cirrus	US	Potato
Grey Goose	France	Winter Wheat
Skyy	US	Grain
Zodiac	US	Potato
Ciroc	France	Grapes
Finlandia	Finland	Barley
Bowmans	US	Potato
Starka	Poland	Rye
Stolnaya	Russia	Wheat