
10 Vodka Cocktails You Should Absolutely Try!
Vodka is a fun spirit, and shots are boring. Here are a few Vodka Cocktails you should absolutely try!
1. BASIL WATERMELON COOLER
Ingredients:
- 3 Large basil leaves
- 1 slice Peeled ginger
- 1 chunk Watermelon
- .5 oz Simple syrup
- 2 oz Grey Goose Vodka
- .5 oz Fresh lime juice
- Ginger ale
Process:
- In a shaker, muddle the basil, ginger, watermelon and simple syrup.
- Add the vodka and lime juice, and fill with ice.
- Shake well and strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with ginger ale and garnish with a watermelon chunk and basil leaf.
2. WEST SIDE
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Lemon Vodka
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
- .5 oz Simple syrup (one part sugar, one part water)
- 3 pinches Fresh mint
- Club soda Add all the ingredients except the club soda to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake vigorously. Open the shaker and add a splash of club soda. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Process:
- Add all the ingredients except the club soda to a shaker and fill with ice.
- Shake vigorously.
- Open the shaker and add a splash of club soda.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
3. GYPSY QUEEN
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Russian Standard Vodka
- 1 oz Bénédictine
- 2 dashes Angostura bitter
Process:
- Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass and fill with cracked ice.
- Stir, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Twist a swatch of thin-cut lemon peel over the top and discard.
4. ICED CARAMEL COFFEE
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Caramel Vodka
- 2 oz Iced coffee
Process:
- Add both ingredients to a rocks glass and fill with ice.
- Stir to combine.
5. SINGING TELEGRAM
Ingredients:
- 1.5 pt Absolut Vodka
- .75 pt Fresh lemon juice
- .75 pt Honey syrup (1 part honey, 1 part water)
- Champagne
Process:
- Add all ingredients except the Champagne to a shaker and fill with ice.
- Shake, and strain into a Champagne flute.
- Top with Champagne and garnish with a grapefruit and lemon twist.
Source- Liquor.com