Both vodka and gin are considered key ingredients in a martini, with drinkers often having a preferred base spirit between the two. However, contrary to what James Bond says, a classic martini is actually made with gin, and should be stirred, not shaken. London Dry Gin is the most well-known style of gin, and the most widely produced. The botanicals are added during the second or third distillation, which means that the flavours are blended with the alcohol as they pass through the still. This is the main difference between London dry and other gin types. The only thing that can be added post-distillation is water, and a tiny amount of sweetener, if needed. Both gin and vodka are typically bottled at around 60 - 80 proof as standard, giving an ABV of 30% - 40%. While each brand offers its own alcohol percentage, it’s easiest to simply count each shot as one unit.

It’s believed that the first written mention of vodka appeared in the 15th century, vodka was initially used for medicinal purposes. The first records come from eighth-century Poland and ninth-century Russia, and the spirit is typically associated with Slavic countries in central and eastern Europe, in what’s known as the “vodka belt”. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta talking to BBC Match of the Day: "We discussed that Brighton were difficult to chase against. The first half was very competitive. We should have capitalised better than we did. The second half was about keeping doing that and making a couple of adjustments but we conceded very early and after that it was the game they wanted. We tried to react but we gave a silly goal away and the team had no answers from 2-0. Vodka can, in theory, be made with any base ingredient, as long as it has fermentable sugars or starch.Nowadays, it’s usually made from grains like sorghum, corn, rice, rye, or wheat. However, you can use fruit, potatoes, or a simple mix of sugar and yeast to make the ethanol. I'm really proud that my players showed our style and we showed character. Without this part of football, you can play well and score goals but without patience and mentality you won't reach your targets. However, as tonic is no longer used as an anti-malaria drink, the quinine levels are much lower and a sweetener is added, making modern tonic water much more pleasant to drink. This Officially Licensed Arsenal FC merchandise is an ideal vodka gift set or the perfect addition to your own football memorabilia. Traditional Eastern vodka countries, such as Russia and Poland, produce a spirit that retains more of the flavours and aromas of the base used in fermentation. However, Western vodka from countries like America tastes much more neutral. What is gin?

Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi speaking to Match of the Day: "We spent four or five days feeling terrible [after the Everton defeat]. Now I'm very happy because we showed the quality of play, the character, the patience. We are working on our mentality to adapt to play a lot of games in a few days. I think we deserved to win because we played with courage to win the game, not just to spend a day in London. Arsenal are still a big, big team but I think we deserved to win because we played better. Produced in the UK in small batches, our gin is distilled to perfection using the purest spring water and finest botanicals. Our gin delivers fresh upfront citrus fruit on the nose with integrated Juniper, followed by a smooth freshness that lasts on the palate - a true craft classic!

Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi speaking to Sky Sports: "I'm pleased for the performance. It was a tough game and today was more difficult because on Monday we lost an incredible game. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaking to Sky Sports: "A week ago I was standing here feeling proud and today we have to apologise for the performance in the second halt. It was not acceptable. Vodka is typically served ice cold, while gin can be served chilled or at room temperature. Chilled vodka is more viscous, offering a much better mouthfeel which, in turn, provides a more pleasant drinking experience. However, thanks to the complex flavours found in gin, it can be enjoyed at any temperature. Allegedly, the Navy demanded spirits that were 100% proof, to guarantee that the powder would still burn in the event that the spirit accidentally leaked into the gunpowder barrels. This means it would be 57.1% ABV by today's standards, so any gin that’s marketed as Navy Strength means it’s at least 57% ABV.