Got a bottle of vodka and need to use it up? There are so many great vodka cocktails to try, mixed drinks that are as varied as you could imagine! Because of its neutral flavor, vodka easily takes on the character of a drink.
Types of vodka cocktails
Pretty much anything goes with vodka! You’ve got fruity vodka cocktails like the Bay Breeze, classy drinks like the Gimlet and Cosmo, spicy ones like the Bloody Mary, and intriguing possibilities like endless types of martinis. These vodka mixed drinks should be in every enthusiasts repertoire. Want to start simple? Try these 2 ingredient vodka drinks or browse vodka cocktails for every season.
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More types of cocktails
Outside of these vodka cocktails, there are so many more great cocktail recipes! Here are some of our best mixed drink collections: Ingredients: Vodka, lime juice, simple syrup Ingredients: Vodka, lime juice, ginger beer Ingredients: Vodka, tonic water, lime and lemon wedges Ingredients: Vodka, 100% cranberry juice, lemon juice, Cointreau, simple syrup Ingredients: Vodka, Kahlua, espresso Ingredients: Vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, Angostura bitters, egg white Ingredients: Vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, celery salt, black pepper Ingredients: Vodka, Kahlua, Irish cream, heavy cream (or ice cream) Ingredients: Vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, soda water Ingredients: Vodka, Kahlua, cream More vodka martinis: Watermelon Martini, French Martini, Raspberry Martini, Coffee Martini, Chocolate Martini, Blood Orange Martini, Cranberry Martini, Limoncello Martini, Ginger Martini Ingredients: Vodka or citron vodka, Cointreau, lemon juice, simple syrup Ingredients: Vodka, soda water, lime juice Ingredients: Vodka, cranberry juice Ingredients: Vodka, pineapple juice, Chambord Ingredients: Vodka, Cointreau, lemon juice Ingredients: Vodka, cranberry juice, strawberries, lemon, soda water Ingredients: Blueberries, lime juice, fresh mint, vodka, simple syrup Ingredients: Vodka, orange juice, grenadine syrup Ingredients: Vodka, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice Ingredients: Frozen pineapple, ice, vodka, cream of coconut, pineapple juice Ingredients: Vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, Champagne or other sparkling wine Ingredients: Orange juice, vodka, Galliano (optional) Also try: Blueberry Vodka Lemonade Ingredients: Vodka, tequila, white rum, gin, Cointreau, lemon juice, Cola Ingredients: Irish cream (like Baileys), creme de cacao, vodka We recommend a mid-priced vodka, avoiding very inexpensive or high-end vodka. Brands like Tito’s, Ketel One, Absolut and Smirnoff are good options, as well as mid-range brands like Grey Goose vodka. Ultimately, the best choice depends on your budget and flavor preference. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different brands to find your perfect match.
These sour cocktails include all the very best, like the Whiskey Sour, Sidecar, and Pisco Sour. Try our top gin cocktails or simple gin cocktails like the Gin Fizz, Tom Collins, Gin and Tonic, and more! Pick from bourbon cocktails like the Old Fashioned, Manhattan, and more. Grab tequila cocktails like the Margarita, Paloma and Ranch Water. These Champagne cocktails are light and bubbly, or try refreshing cranberry cocktails. Cool off with frozen alcoholic drinks like frose or frozen sangria.
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