HSS O68

FOOD AND BEVERAGE KNOWLEDGE

LECTURER D. NJOKI
GROUP II MEMBERS
RACHEAL MKUTANO TTM 22 011
MAXWELL KARANJA TTM 22 002
ERICA AKINYI TTM 22 036
ANDREW EVANS TTM 22 034
ANNASTACIA MUTHAMA TTM 22 044
INTRODUCTION
Vodka is a neutral spirit,has no odour or colour and can be derived from
any fermentable ingredient.
Vodka was first invented in Poland in 1405.
The polish word wodka dates back to 1405 when it referred to alchohol-
based medicines and cosmetics made from frozen whine.
In Russia, prisoners developed an early form of freeze distillaton, freezing
beer overnight to remove the water content. This resulted in a spirit with
higher alchohol content.
It was traditionally made from potatoes, wheat or corn.
PROCESS OF MAKING VODKA
Fermantation
Distillation
Dillution
Filtration
Flavouring
CHARACTERISTICS OF VODKA
It is a distilled liqour
It is clear and colourless
It has no definite aroma or taste
It´s alchoholic content ranges from 40% - 55%
Royal Pure
Vodka
Alchohol percentage
96%
Spirytus
Vodka
Alchohol percentage
96%
Absynthe
Vodka
Alchohol percentage
89.9%
GLASSES USED TO SERVE VODKA
Shot glass Tumbler glass
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Martini glass Rock glass
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Coupe glass Collins glass
WAYS OF SERVING VODKA
 Neat

On the rocks i.e adding ice cubes to the drink

Infusing it with a flavour such as soda or juice

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In a cocktail e.g Bloody mary, Cosmopolitan, Moscow mule

Raspberry Lime cocktail Bloody Mary cocktail

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Also alongside traditional foods
In Russia it is served with pickled vegetable and hearty meaty dishes
In Poland, it`s often paired with smoked fish, sauerkraust
BRANDS IN THE KENYAN MARKET
BRAND NAME ALCHOHOL PERCENTAGE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Absolut Vodka 40% Sweeden
Smirnoff Vodka 35% Russia
Ciroc 40% France
Flirt Vodka 37% Bulgaria
Belvedere 40% Poland
Seagrams Vodka 40% Canada
Skyy Vodka 40% America
EXAMPLES OF VODKA BRANDS
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COUNTRIES KNOWN FOR
PRODUCTION OF VODKA
1. Sweeden (largest exporter of 7. United States
vodka) 8. Canada
2. Poland 9. Belarus
3. France 10.Germany
4. Netherlands
5. Finland
6. Russia
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