The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.

When is the last time you had a classic cream soda? This homemade batch made with vanilla, sugar and club soda is a great beverage on its own or makes a fabulous float with vanilla ice cream.

1 1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon unsweetened lemonade drink mix
1 cup very hot water
1 cup corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, PLUS"PLUS" means this ingredient in addition to the one on the next line, often with divided uses
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 cups cold soda water
Dissolve the sugar and the lemonade drink mix in the hot water in a small pitcher. Add the corn syrup and vanilla extract. Stir well. Cover and chill syrup until cold.
When the syrup is cold, pour 1/4 cup syrup into 1 cup cold soda water. Stir gently, add ice and serve.
Clarisa, Alaska, USA
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
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