Broom, Dave creator author. text biography London Prion c2015 2015 1198 monographic eng 191 pages : 18 cm. "There is an old Latvian saying which translates something like, "The first glass of vodka is drunk to everybody's health, the second for pleasure, the third for insolence, the last for madness." All of this may be true, but vodka's popularity continues to grow while other spirits sales tread water at best. Vodka: A Toast to the Purest of Spirits describes the history of the spirit (its name comes from the Russian for water, voda), how it is distilled - with detailed explanations of how flavoured vodka is created, classic Vodka-based cocktails, where to buy the premier brands, even recipes, all in a handy pocket-sized book." --Provided by the publisher Contents: Introduction -- The essence of the spirit -- Making vodka -- Polish vodka -- Russian vodka -- Scandinavian vodka -- Vodka from the rest of the world -- Brand directory -- Vodka cocktails -- Cocktails culture -- Bartender's guide -- Vodka places -- Index. Adult adult Dave Broom. Vodka: a toast to the purest of spirits. Includes index. Purchased Osorno, Rene College of Hospitaly Management Hospitality Management Text in English Cocktails Vodka 9781853757860 [hardbound] University of Cebu-Banilad 250626 20250626105121.0