Well-off Americans consume a lot of alcohol in the form of cocktails—mixtures based on spirits like whisky, gin and vodka.

很多美国人以喝鸡尾酒的方式消费大量酒精，这种酒是用威士忌、杜松子酒和伏特加之类的烈性酒调制而成的。

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Because straight gin can be a bit harsh for new drinkers to handle, vodka is often used as a substitute for popular flavored martini cocktails, such as apple or chocolate.

对于初品酒味的人而言，纯杜松子酒的味道可能略嫌过辣，难以受用。因此，调酒师经常会用伏特加取代杜松子酒调制各种大众口味的马提尼，如苹果味或巧克力味。

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A small quantity of vodka and Red Bull, or gin and tonic, does not achieve the same effect.

少量的伏特加和红牛(Red Bull)，或者杜松子酒和汤力水都达不到相同的效果。

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Diageo is the world leader in scotch whisky, gin and vodka, with brands including Johnnie Walker, Gordon's and Smirnoff.

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Burke advises Vegas visitors to stick to clear (gin and vodka), high-end alcohols, and drink at least one glass of water after two to three drinks.

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Look at today's booming market for gin and vodka.

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