Some people say I have done the dilution thing. It is said it happened in the dark of night where no one would have seen. I deny it but I admit if it happened someone else could have been there.
Dilution with the vodka I can see. Best achieved with Finlandia. Many people think Stoly or Absolute but those people do not know of what they speak.
WPW, just like you, I do not admit to the dairy dilution. I do like the black licorice but also prefer a bit of cinnamon and on occasion ginger.
Nemo