A clear, unaged spirit, vodka has its origins in Russia and Poland but now is popular all over the world. Cereals such as rye, barley and wheat are common ingredients in vodka, yet sometimes fruits and veggies such as potatoes and beets that contain fermentable sugars can be part of vodka too. Add this versatile spirit to your home bar collection to mix fancy cocktails such as vodka martinis, Moscow mules and more. Manufacturers distill vodka at least three to five times to create a clean, smooth texture.

Infused with a variety of fruits, herbs, spices and flowers, flavored vodka is a popular style that's now a staple in most bars. Traditionally flavored vodka comprises infusing the spirit with the flavoring agent and leaving it to steep for a period, ranging from a few hours to many months. Tropical and citrus fruit-flavored vodka, such as pineapple vodka, is most common. Modern flavored vodkas often use natural or artificial flavor extracts to create a refreshing liquor. Mango vodka, for example, has rich extracts of tropical mango and is a flavorful drink to sip on when sunbathing on the beach on a hot summer day. Mix it in summery cocktails such as mai tais for added flavor.

Vodka can be enjoyed chilled or on the rocks. Drink it neat or use it to create tasty cocktails. It doesn't have a strong flavor of its own, which makes it easy for it to blend well with fruits and berries. Try summer watermelon vodka to make a refreshing cocktail on the hottest of summer days.

With a huge variety of vodka varieties available at Driz, stock up your home bar with your favorite ones to make delicious blends and cocktails. Click these convenient links to search for Drizly in your city, and look for liquor stores on Drizly near you.