喝几口，然后吃点开胃菜。

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This will help counter the taste and balance the potency of plain vodka.  Russian drinkers refer to appetizers as "zakuski" and it is considered traditional to snack between each sip.  Common zakuski include quiche, smoked fish, spicy sausage, olives, and cucumbers.