Is Vodka 20% Alcohol? The Truth About Standard Spirits
                                
                                
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                                By law, in the United States, an alcoholic beverage must be at least 40% alcohol by volume (ABV) to be sold as vodka. This fact immediately disproves the misconception that standard vodka is 20% alcohol, revealing that this popular spirit is significantly stronger.