Adding water frees up more of the aroma molecules to evaporate into the taster's nose. Since appreciation of flavors happens at least as much in the nose as on the tongue, “watered-down” spirits actually seem more flavorful.
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After a couple of straight shots of liquor, it will be hard for anyone to detect the watered-down version other than you will not feel the effects as quickly or intensely. Diluting the spirits is one of the oldest con games that bars use to increase their profit and deceive customers.
The answer is yes, you can mix vodka with water. In fact, it can be a great way to enjoy your vodka and also make it go further. Vodka is a strong spirit and adding a little water can help to mellow out the flavor and make it more enjoyable. It can also help to reduce the alcohol content and make it easier to drink.
For getting a little drunk, three shots of vodka are enough. If you continue to drink up to 8 to 9 shots, that's when they start getting more drunk. The upper cap for men is ten shots of vodka. Exceeding this, they will be extremely drunk.