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  "path": "/articles/wa-bartenders-best-vodka-for-cocktails-2026/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-26T11:55:29.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Vodka is notoriously considered a “boring” spirit among bartenders. This partially stems from its long-standing reputation for being a flavorless, odorless neutral grain spirit. These characteristics haven’t technically been accurate for years — the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) removed those taste and smell requirements in 2020. Still, the specter of the past haunts the category. But here’s the thing: Vodka has never been boring, at least from a cocktail perspective. The right vodka adds a level of punch to cocktails like the Moscow Mule or the Cosmopolitan, making the drink’s flavors sharper and more pronounced.\n\nThe article We Asked 15 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Mixing Cocktails? (2026) appeared first on VinePair.",
  "title": "We Asked 15 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Mixing Cocktails? (2026)"
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