She liked to believe that Mendel started out this way.

It probably wasn't true, but hey, it was nice to dream.

Sam grimaced a little, making a few notes in her book. "Okay, I think this one leans closer to the 'silverware polish' end of the scale, but if you're actually calling it vodka, I think that's a definite improvement. More water next time. That might be enough to mellow it out."

Still, she'd call it a win.