Vodka is one of the most popular liquors in the world, and in modern times is often used as the perfect mixer drink because its relatively light and clean flavor allows mixed drinks to take on the taste flavors of the mixers as opposed to the sharpness of alcohol. But when did it all begin?
The word "vodka" was first found in 1405 in Polish documents. For centuries, vodka wasn't considered a recreational thing, but a drink that had actual medicinal properties. This might seem funny in modern times, but back when medicines weren't available, a little bit of liquor probably did make life seem a little easier and the pain slightly more bearable.
While the modern word might not show up until the 15th century, the earliest forms of liquor that can be clearly defined as form of vodka appear by the 11th century in Poland, and then further east. However this point does cause some arguments as many sources claim that the first definitive modern form of this drink comes from Russia much later: around late 1300s.
Many hard liquors are associated with a specific culture, and the same is true here. Mexico has its tequila, while Scotland and Ireland have whiskey, while England has gin. Several nations are culturally tied to vodka as the "official" drink, including Russia, Poland, the Ukraine and other former USSR nations in that area such as Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. What must have been hard to imagine years ago is that this liquor would spread world wide to be one of the most popular in many different nations, especially for mixed drinks and cocktails.
If you would like to know more about the best vodka drinks take a look at that page or go ahead and enjoy this other article that is all about different vodka cocktails to try. Thanks for reading!
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