Vodka Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate this beloved spirit than by mixing up some exquisite vodka cocktails? Vodka's versatility makes it a favourite base spirit for bartenders and home mixologists alike. Whether you prefer your drinks sweet, sour, fruity, or spicy, there's a vodka cocktail to suit every taste. In this post, we'll explore 10 mouthwatering vodka cocktails along with simple recipes to help you raise your glass in style.
1. Classic Vodka Martini
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz dry vermouth
- Lemon twist or olive for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
- Add vodka and dry vermouth.
- Stir well until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or olive.
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2. Moscow Mule
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 oz ginger beer
- Lime wheel for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a copper mug or highball glass with ice.
- Pour in the vodka and lime juice.
- Top up with ginger beer.
- Stir gently and garnish with a lime wheel.
3. Cosmopolitan
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 oz cranberry juice
- Orange twist for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice.
- Shake vigorously.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
4. Vodka Sour
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Lemon wheel or cherry for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add vodka, simple syrup, and lemon juice.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a rock glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel or cherry.
5. White Russian
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa)
- 1 oz heavy cream
- Ice
Instructions:
- Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice.
- Pour in vodka and coffee liqueur.
- Stir gently.
- Float the heavy cream on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon.
6. Vodka Collins
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
Soda water - Lemon slice and cherry for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a Collins glass with ice.
- Add vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Stir well.
- Top up with soda water.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and cherry
7. Bloody Mary
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 4 oz tomato juice
- 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Dash of hot sauce
- Dash of Worcestershire sauce
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- Celery stalk and lemon wedge for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a celery stalk and lemon wedge.
8. Vodka Gimlet
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 3/4 oz lime cordial
- Lime wheel for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add vodka and lime cordial.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
9. Espresso Martini
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa)
- 1 oz freshly brewed espresso
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Coffee beans for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add vodka, coffee liqueur, freshly brewed espresso, and simple syrup.
- Shake vigorously.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with coffee beans.
10. Vodka Mojito
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- Soda water
- Lime wedge and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions:
- Muddle mint leaves and sugar in a glass.
- Add vodka and lime juice.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Top up with soda water.
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig.
There you have it – 10 sensational vodka cocktails to enjoy on Vodka Day or any day you want to elevate your drinking experience. Whether you prefer the elegance of a Vodka Martini or the refreshing zest of a Moscow Mule, these cocktails are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, raise your glass, and toast to the versatility and deliciousness of vodka! Cheers!
