I drink vodka straight. The best vodka for me is Chopin, a potato vodka. I tried Svedka and for the price, I bought 1.75 liter bottle for $30.00 in Seattle, WA, I would certainly use Svedka for a good martini. However, it was average in taste as a shot. Svedka was odorless with a very smooth taste and a semi burn, but it was the lingering alcohol aftertaste which made me give Svedka three instead of four stars. Svedka is the perfect vodka for martinis!