What kind of drinks can you make with vodka?

The smooth, easy-to-quaff liquor plays well in classic drinks like martinis and vodka tonics, as well as more elaborate newfangled cocktails. Here, our favorite vodka cocktail recipes that would be welcome at any happy hour. Vodka is essential to a well-stocked home bar.

How to make a vodka and lemon cocktail?

Mix 1 tbsp white caster sugar with the finely grated zest of ½ lemon, set aside. Pour 50ml vodka into a cocktail shaker and add 25ml triple sec, 25ml lemon juice and a handful of ice. Shake really well until the outside of the shaker feels cold.

How to make a vodka and schnapps cocktail?

Serves: 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then add 50ml vodka, 25ml peach schnapps, 100ml cranberry juice and a few drops fresh lime juice. Shake really well then strain into a tumbler with extra ice, garnish with a wedge of lime.

What do you put in a shaker of vodka?

Pour 125ml tomato juice, 50ml vodka, 1 tbsp lemon juice and 25ml sweet sherry into the shaker then add ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce, a few drops of hot sauce and a pinch each of salt, black pepper, celery salt and fennel seeds.

What to make with vodka and lime juice?

The trifecta of vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer in this classic cocktail doesn’t get old, especially if it’s served in a festive copper mug. Try turning it into a Melon Mule with cantaloupe- and mint-infused vodka in the summertime or jazz it up with homemade cranberry syrup for a holiday party-ready Cranberry Mule.

What do you call a mix of vodka and cranberry?

You might know it better as a vodka cranberry, but this trendy mixed drink is traditionally called the Cape Codder. It’s a satisfying and refreshing mix that is ideal for a quick happy hour. The recipe is quite simple, and the combination of vodka and cranberry juice is sure to please.

What do you need to make a vodka martini?

All you need for this drink is vodka, dry vermouth, and bitters (plus a garnish like a lemon peel, if you’d like), making it nothing more than the classic gin martini with a vodka base. It is crisp, clean, and the best way to show off the top-shelf vodkas in your bar. Vodka is an ideal base for light fruit flavors.