vodka is either drunk pure, or cocktails are made with it. the simplest form of cocktail is to mix it with orange or lemon juice. usually, vodka is drunk during a longer meal. usually salty or sour things (not sweets) are served. in poland and russia (as well as some of their neighbours, such as ukraine or lithuania), vodka is drunk from glasses that can hold about 100 grams (0,1 litres) of vodka. the glass is usually emptied in one draught, while holding the breath. directly afterwards something small is eaten. in most eastern european countries it is consumed with pickled cucumbers. before drinking, a toast is given.