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If you put wine or beer in a freezer, it will be frozen solid in just a few hours.

But if you put vodka in your home freezer, it won’t freeze, even after weeks — or months.

So whether you’re blending vodka with fruit juices to create favorites like a screwdriver, crafting a vodka martini or mixing up a trendy Moscow Mule, having the beverage ice-cold — but not frozen — elevates the taste of the cocktail for sure.

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It’s very common to store vodka in the freezer so that you have chilled vodka ready at a moment’s notice.

Still, you may have pondered why vodka never freezes in your home freezer.

Whether you’re blending vodka with fruit juices to create favorites like a screwdriver or crafting a vodka martini, having ice-cold vodka elevates the taste of the cocktail. But ever wonder why this spirit doesn’t freeze in a home freezer? 

A science specialist uncovered the solid reality about why this spirit doesn’t freeze in an average household freezer.

The alcoholic substance in liquor is named ethanol.

Tara S. Carpenter, PhD, a key lecturer in the chemistry and biochemistry department at the University of Maryland Baltimore County in Baltimore. “Vodka is commonly around 80 proof, which intimates it contains 40% ethanol by volume,” she explained.

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“The other 60% is mostly water, although there can be added flavorings, sugar or dissolved impurities,” she said.

The freezing point of alcohol is much lower than the widely known freezing point for liquids such as water.

The freezing point of water is 0°C or 32°F, she said, while the freezing point of ethanol is -114.1°C or -173.5°F.

Since the freezing point of alcohol is much lower than the widely known freezing point for liquids such as water — vodka won’t freeze in an everyday home freezer.

Bottles of assorted alcoholic beverages. Placing vodka in the freezer will affect it somewhat, however, it won’t freeze solid in your common household freezer. (iStock)

With an alcohol content around 40% (80-proof), vodka has a freezing point approximately at -16 degrees Fahrenheit. Even if you store it in the freezer, it won’t freeze completely in a regular home freezer, according to Reader’s Digest.

Indeed, a neat scientific lesson.

When water and ethanol are combined, the concoction acquires an exclusive freezing point that is below the freezing point of water, due to a phenomenon known as freezing point depression,” explained Carpenter.

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That said, if you prefer your vodka without a mixer and on the rocks, or if shots of vodka are your go-to drink, storing it in your freezer is a sound strategy. 

For most vodka, storing it in the freezer is the way to go, and it will probably make the shot much easier to handle, according to the VinePair.com.

Many Americans keep a bottle or two stored in their home freezer, but is that truly the best place to store it?  

A variety of Smirnoff vodka liquors. Don’t fret about not storing vodka in your freezer — as that leaves more room for frozen pizza and ice cream.

If your vodka of choice is top-tier, skip the freezer, Grey Goose vodka creator Francois Thibault told Business Insider. 

If you prefer a more budget-friendly vodka, he said it’s not a bad idea to keep it in the freezer, since cold temperatures may mask the vodka’s notes or properties, which could be “aggressive” and “burning,” according to Thibault. 

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So, deciding to store vodka in your home freezer is a personal decision.

Cold temperatures may mask a vodka’s notes or properties.

It won’t freeze, but the quality of vodka could impact your decision about whether to store it in your fridge or your freezer.

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Still, if you choose not to store vodka in the freezer, don’t fret — as that leaves more room for frozen pizza and ice cream.

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Erica Lamberg is a contributing reporter for Fox News Digital.

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