me and my friend are debating whether vodka freezes or not we think not but we need your help to decide.
2007-12-29 07:28:26 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
thanks everyone
2007-12-29 07:35:23 · update #1
Yes, absolutely, vodka can freeze. However, I will also tell you that your freezer does not get anywhere near cold enough to freeze the vodka. The winters in the Contiguous United States do not get cold enough to freeze the vodka either.
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2007-12-29 07:52:12 · answer #1 · answered by Gerry G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the kitchen freezer the answer is "NO".
Does vodka freeze, the scientific answer is "YES, under certain circumstances."
QUOTE:
The freezing point will depend on the alcohol content. My guess is that we're looking about around 80 proof, that is, 40% alcohol. 95% ethanol (Everclear, if you like) freezes at about -110°C, which is about -200°F. Assuming a linear relationship we estimate that 40% ethanol freezes a bit below -40°C = -40°F. (Actually, 40% ethanol freezes at almost -30°C according to the Handbook of Chemistry and Physics.)
Most kitchen freezers won't go that low. But you should be able to freeze vodka or Jaegermeister with dry ice, which is at a temperature of about -100°C. UNQUOTE.
So both of you are right, sorta, huh? So tailor your debate based on the "circumstances under which ...." rather than debating on the absolute point "vodka does or does not freeze ...."
Where was the Internet when I was on my school's debate team (sigh). Sure would have won a few more trophies (sigh)
Good luck from one debater to another!
2007-12-29 07:37:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it will not freeze, it will not burst! Come on it's a Russian drink....it gets COLD in Russian. Many vodka connoisseurs keep vodka stored in the freezer.
Can you put vodka in the freezer?
Yes, the alcohol content in 80 proof vodka or higher will keep the vodka from freezing in the typical consumer freezer. If it does freeze, there should be no change in the vodka taste when thawed.
2007-12-29 07:32:27 · answer #3 · answered by BlueSea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yoo Are Not Supposed To Freeze Spirits Due to Something In Them, I Had This Discussion The Other Day :S! But We Came To The Conclusion They Burst When Frozen Lol!
Tried and Tested
2007-12-29 07:31:58 · answer #4 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No you can put vodka in the freezer and it just goes very cold but doesnt freeze up.Go on try it it really works
2007-12-29 07:33:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it freezes, just at a very low temperature, so it may not freeze in your freezer at home. I believe water is the only substance that expands when it freezes, your vodka may not expand unless it is mostly water.
2007-12-29 07:31:56 · answer #6 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The freezing point of 40% vodka is about -30 degrees C
So sticking it in your freezer is fine, and will come out nice and cold :)
2007-12-29 07:33:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will not freeze. Alcohol does not freeze in general. I keep my vodka in the freezer always.
2007-12-29 07:31:38 · answer #8 · answered by Stevi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A drink with 40% alcohol content will freeze at -20 degrees Celcius or -30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Not something you will be able to reach with your kitchen freezer.
2007-12-29 12:12:57 · answer #9 · answered by PETER 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it doesn't. I keep mine in the freezer.
Actually, it can freeze, but not in the average freezer. The freezing point of pure ethyl alcohol is about -179 F.
2007-12-29 07:31:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋