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Vodka Cocktail Recipes

This collection brings together vodka drinks that range from simple crowd-pleasers to polished classics you can make at home.

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The Espresso Martini: The Cocktail That Wakes You Up

Espresso Martini

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 1 oz Espresso
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • Coffee Beans for garnishment
The Cosmopolitan: The Pink Drink That Defined a Decade

Cosmopolitan

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 3/4 oz Triple Sec
  • 3/4 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Moscow Mule: A Refreshing Vodka Classic

Moscow Mule

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 4 oz Ginger Beer
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
The Bloody Mary: A Brunch Classic with a Spicy Kick

Bloody Mary

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 4 oz Tomato Juice
  • 1/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire
  • 2 dashes Hot Sauce
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Celery Stalk for garnishment
The Vodka Martini: Cold Precision in a Postwar Classic

Vodka Martini

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
  • 1 dash Orange Bitters
  • Lemon Twist for garnishment
  • Olives for garnishment
The Sex on the Beach Cocktail: Bold, Bright, and Beachside

Sex on the Beach

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 3/4 oz Peach Liqueur
  • 1 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
  • 1 oz Pineapple Juice
  • Pineapple Slice for garnishment
  • Cranberries for garnishment
The Screwdriver: Bright Utility, Timeless Appeal

Screwdriver

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • Orange Juice (top off)
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
The Lemon Drop Martini: Sweet-Tart Citrus from the Modern Martini Era

Lemon Drop Martini

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Cointreau
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • Lemon Wheel for garnishment
The White Russian: The Dude's Drink of Choice

White Russian

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 1 oz Heavy Cream
The French Martini: Berry Liqueur, Pineapple, and the Martini Boom

French Martini

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 3/4 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Chambord
  • 1 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
  • Raspberry for garnishment
The Bay Breeze: Pineapple Softness in the Cranberry Highball Family

Bay Breeze

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 2 2/3 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1 1/4 oz Pineapple Juice
  • Pineapple Wedge for garnishment
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Black Russian: Dark Coffee Simplicity in Two Parts

Black Russian

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
The Blue Lagoon: Electric Color, Easy Citrus Lift

Blue Lagoon

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 1 1/2 oz Blue Curaçao
  • 1/3 oz Lime Juice
  • Lemon-Lime Soda (top off)
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
  • Orange Wheel for garnishment
The Caipiroska: The Vodka Branch of a Brazilian Classic

Caipiroska

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1 Lime (quartered)
  • 2 tsp Sugar
The Cape Codder: Coastal Cranberry Simplicity

Cape Codder

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 4 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • Lime Wedge for garnishment
The Cherry Blossom Cocktail: Springtime Elegance in Bloom

Cherry Blossom

BASE: Nigori Sake, Vodka

  • 2 oz Nigori Sake
  • 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Cherry Heering
  • 1 1/2 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Cherry Blossom for garnishment
  • 2 Brandied Cherries
The Godmother: Almond Softness with a Vodka Backbone

Godmother

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Amaretto
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Greyhound: Grapefruit Simplicity with a Dry Edge

Greyhound

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 1 3/4 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 3 dashes Grapefruit Bitters
  • Grapefruit Wheel for garnishment
The Harvey Wallbanger Cocktail: Retro Highball with a Rebellious Streak

Harvey Wallbanger

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/4 oz Vodka
  • 3 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Galliano
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
  • Maraschino Cherry for garnishment
The Kamikaze: Sharp, Fast, and Electric

Kamikaze

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 3/4 oz Triple Sec
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • Lime Wedge for garnishment
The Long Island Iced Tea: Deceptively Smooth, Famously Strong

Long Island Iced Tea

BASE: Vodka, Gin, White Rum, Blanco Tequila

  • 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Gin
  • 1/2 oz White Rum
  • 1/2 oz Blanco Tequila
  • 1/2 oz Triple Sec
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 2 oz Cola
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
The Midori Sour: Neon-Era Sweetness with Modern Balance

Midori Sour

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 oz Midori
  • 1 oz Vodka
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Lemon Wheel for garnishment
The Mudslide: Creamy Coffee Indulgence on the Rocks

Mudslide

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 1 oz Irish Cream
  • 1 oz Heavy Cream
The Porn Star Martini: Playful Drama with Polished Balance

Porn Star Martini

BASE: Vanilla Vodka

  • 2 oz Vanilla Vodka
  • 2 Passion Fruit
  • 1/2 oz Passion Fruit Liqueur
  • 1/2 oz Vanilla Syrup
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 2 oz Sparkling Wine
The Salty Dog Cocktail: Citrus Snap with a Saline Edge

Salty Dog

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 2 1/2 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 2 dashes Grapefruit Bitters
  • Grapefruit Wheel for garnishment
  • 1 pinch Salt
The Sea Breeze: Cranberry, Grapefruit, and Coastal Lift

Sea Breeze

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 2 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • Charred Lime Wheel for garnishment
  • 1 Mint Leaves
The Vesper: A Cocktail of Espionage Elegance

Vesper

BASE: Gin, Vodka

  • 3 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Lillet Blanc
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment