vodkatinis

Shaken, not stirred

Vodkatinis are martinis made with vodka instead of gin.

The classic martini uses gin, but vodka versions became popular in the late twentieth century.

Some purists reject the substitution, but vodkatinis now rival or exceed traditional martinis in popularity: She ordered two vodkatinis, dirty, with extra olives.

cocktail

shaken

Disturbed or agitated

dry · twist · garnish · glassware · aperitif · cosmopolitan · gimlet · dirty · coupe · stemware

mixology

shaker

Vessel for mixing drinks

pour · measure · recipe · infusion · dash · blend · muddler · expressed · rimmed · dilution

atmosphere

lounge

Comfortable waiting room

upscale · swanky · glamorous · chic · exclusive · rooftop · speakeasy · candlelit · socializing

spirit

distillery

Alcohol manufacturing plant

  • potatoEdible underground tuber
  • grainCereal plant's harvest unit
  • neutralNot favoring any side

clear · smooth · proof · filtered · premium · Stolichnaya · Absolut · Polish · Russian · Scandinavian

Opposites
alcohol type/base spirit

vodkatinisbeer

Fermented grain drink

whiskey neat · rum and coke · gin and tonic · wine · sake

sophistication/formality of drink

vodkatinisjungle juice

Improvised alcoholic punch

beer · Bud Light · Jell-O shots · keg stands · PBR

alcohol vs. non-alcohol

vodkatiniswater

Clear essential liquid

milk · orange juice · soda · coffee · tea

Family

vodkatini

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13