26 Vodka Cocktail Recipes
Dive into the diverse and delightful universe of vodka cocktails. Whether you’re a seasoned mixologist or a curious beginner, our collection offers something for every taste and occasion. Get ready to shake, stir, and savor.
Alaska Ice Tea
Ingredients:
- 1/2 oz. vodka
- 1/2 oz. gin
- 1/2 oz. rum
- 1/2 oz. tequila
- 1/2 oz. blue curaçao
- 2 oz. sour mix
- Splash of cola
- Lemon slice for garnish
- Ice
Drinkware: Highball glass
Preparation:
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add all spirits and sour mix.
- Top with a splash of cola.
- Stir well.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Lemon slice
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Black Russian
A classic cocktail with a deep, smooth, and rich flavor, predominantly featuring coffee and vodka.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Coffee Liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa)
Drinkware: Old Fashioned Glass
Preparation:
- Fill the old fashioned glass with ice cubes.
- Pour vodka and coffee liqueur over the ice.
- Stir gently.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: None
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Boston Cape Codder
Place of origin: mixology school in Boston, Massachusetts
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. vodka
- 4 oz. cranberry juice
- Lime wedge for garnish
- Ice
Drinkware: Highball glass
Preparation:
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add vodka and cranberry juice.
- Stir well.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Lime wedge
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Chicago Fizz
Place of origin: mixology school in Chicago, Illinois
Ingredients:
- 1 oz. dark rum
- 1 oz. vodka
- 1 oz. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. sugar
- Club soda
- Lemon slice for garnish
- Ice
Drinkware: Highball glass
Preparation:
- Shake rum, vodka, lemon juice, and sugar with ice.
- Strain into glass.
- Top with club soda.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Lemon slice
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Cosmopolitan
A chic, tangy cocktail with a striking pink hue, popularized in the 1990s.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Cranberry Juice
- 1/2 oz Cointreau
- 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
Drinkware: Martini Glass
Preparation:
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add all ingredients.
- Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Served: Straight up; without ice
Garnish: Lime Slice or Lemon Twist
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Denver Bull
Place of origin: mixology school in Denver, Colorado
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. vodka
- Red Bull energy drink
- Lime wedge for garnish
- Ice
Drinkware: Highball glass
Preparation:
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add vodka.
- Top with Red Bull.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Lime wedge
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Espresso Martini
A sophisticated, coffee-flavored cocktail perfect for coffee lovers.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1/2 oz Coffee Liqueur
- 1 oz Freshly Brewed Espresso
- 1/2 oz Simple Syrup (optional, to taste)
Drinkware: Martini Glass
Preparation:
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and simple syrup.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Served: Straight up; without ice
Garnish: Three Coffee Beans
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Harvey Wallbanger
Description: A fun and refreshing cocktail with a unique blend of herbal and citrus flavors.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Vodka
- 3 oz Orange Juice
- 1/2 oz Galliano Liqueur
Drinkware: Highball Glass
Preparation:
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour vodka and orange juice into the glass.
- Stir well.
- Float Galliano on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Orange Slice and Maraschino Cherry
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Kamikaze
Description: A sharp and tangy cocktail, often served as a shooter, known for its strong citrus flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Triple Sec
- 1 oz Lime Juice
Drinkware: Cocktail Glass or Shot Glass
Preparation:
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add all ingredients.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass or divide into shot glasses.
Served: Straight up; without ice
Garnish: Lime Slice
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Las Vegas Lemon Drop
Place of origin: mixology school in Las Vegas, Nevada
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. vodka
- 1/2 oz. triple sec
- 1 oz. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. sugar
- Sugar for rimming
- Lemon twist for garnish
- Ice
Drinkware: Chilled cocktail glass
Preparation:
- Rim a chilled cocktail glass with sugar.
- Shake vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and sugar with ice.
- Strain into the glass.
Served: Up, without ice
Garnish: Lemon twist
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Lemon Drop Martini
Description: A sweet and tart cocktail with a refreshing lemon flavor, perfect for citrus lovers.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1/2 oz Triple Sec
- 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
Drinkware: Martini Glass
Preparation:
- Rim the edge of a martini glass with sugar.
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add all ingredients.
- Shake well.
- Strain into the prepared martini glass.
Served: Straight up; without ice
Garnish: Sugar Rim and Lemon Twist
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Manhattan Beach Mule
Place of origin: mixology school in Manhattan Beach, California
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. vodka
- 1/2 oz. lime juice
- 4 oz. ginger beer
- Lime wedge for garnish
- Ice
Drinkware: Copper mug
Preparation:
- Fill a copper mug with ice.
- Add vodka and lime juice.
- Top off with ginger beer.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Lime wedge
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Miami Vice
Place of origin: mixology school in Miami, Florida
Ingredients:
- 1 oz. vodka
- 1 oz. coconut rum
- 1 oz. strawberry daiquiri mix
- 1 oz. piña colada mix
- Strawberry slice for garnish
- Pineapple slice for garnish
- Ice
Drinkware: Hurricane glass
Preparation:
- Blend vodka, coconut rum, and piña colada mix with ice until smooth.
- Pour into glass.
- Blend strawberry daiquiri mix with ice.
- Layer on top.
Served: Blended with ice
Garnish: Strawberry and pineapple slice
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Moscow Mule
A refreshing cocktail known for its spicy kick of ginger and bright lime, typically served in a copper mug.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Vodka
- 6 oz Ginger Beer
- 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
Drinkware: Copper Mug
Preparation:
- Fill a copper mug with ice cubes.
- Pour vodka and fresh lime juice over the ice.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Stir gently.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Lime Wedge
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New Orleans Lemonade
Place of origin: mixology school in New Orleans, Louisiana
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. vodka
- 1 oz. lemon juice
- 1 oz. simple syrup
- Club soda
- Lemon slice and mint sprig for garnish
- Ice
Drinkware: Highball glass
Preparation:
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Stir well.
- Top with club soda.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Lemon slice and mint sprig
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Phoenix Sunset
Place of origin: mixology school in Phoenix, Arizona
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. vodka
- 2 oz. orange juice
- 2 oz. cranberry juice
- Orange slice for garnish
- Ice
Drinkware: Highball glass
Preparation:
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add vodka, orange juice, and cranberry juice.
- Stir gently.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Orange slice
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Screwdriver
A simple yet popular cocktail with a smooth blend of orange juice and vodka, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Vodka
- 5 oz Orange Juice
Drinkware: Highball Glass
Preparation:
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour vodka and orange juice over the ice.
- Stir well.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Orange Slice
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Sea Breeze
A light and refreshing drink with a pleasing balance of sweet and tart, featuring a mix of cranberry and grapefruit.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Vodka
- 3 oz Cranberry Juice
- 1 1/2 oz Grapefruit Juice
Drinkware: Highball Glass
Preparation:
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice over the ice.
- Stir well.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Lime Wedge
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Seattle Greyhound
Place of origin: mixology school in Seattle, Washington
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. vodka
- 5 oz. grapefruit juice
- Grapefruit slice for garnish
- Ice
Drinkware: Highball glass
Preparation:
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add vodka and grapefruit juice.
- Stir well.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Grapefruit slice
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Vodka Collins
A refreshing cocktail that combines vodka, lemon juice, and sugar, topped with soda water for a fizzy finish.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Lemon Juice
- 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
- Soda Water
Drinkware: Collins Glass
Preparation:
- Fill a Collins glass with ice cubes.
- Add vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Top with soda water.
- Stir gently.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Lemon Slice and a Cherry
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Vodka Gimlet
A classic cocktail with a clean taste, made simply with vodka and lime juice, often enjoyed for its simplicity and balance.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Vodka
- 3/4 oz Lime Juice
- 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
Drinkware: Cocktail Glass
Preparation:
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Served: Straight up; without ice
Garnish: Lime Wheel
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Vodka Martini
A sophisticated cocktail, famous for its strong and clear flavor, often personalized with a twist or olive garnish.
Ingredients:
- 3 oz Vodka
- 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
Drinkware: Martini Glass
Preparation:
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Add vodka and dry vermouth.
- Stir well.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Served: Straight up; without ice
Garnish: Olive or Lemon Twist
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Vodka Sunrise
A colorful and fruity cocktail that is as visually appealing as it is delicious, featuring a gradient of colors resembling a sunrise.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Vodka
- 4 oz Orange Juice
- 1/2 oz Grenadine Syrup
Drinkware: Highball Glass
Preparation:
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour vodka and orange juice over the ice.
- Stir well.
- Slowly pour grenadine and allow it to settle at the bottom.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Orange Slice and Cherry
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Vodka Tonic
A classic, simple cocktail with a crisp and clean taste, ideal for those who appreciate a less sweet beverage.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Vodka
- 4-5 oz Tonic Water
Drinkware: Highball Glass
Preparation:
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour vodka over the ice.
- Top with tonic water.
- Stir gently.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: Lime Wedge
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White Russian
A creamy and indulgent cocktail with a rich coffee flavor, popularized in the late 20th century.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
- 1 oz Heavy Cream
Drinkware: Old Fashioned Glass
Preparation:
- Fill an old fashioned glass with ice cubes.
- Pour vodka and coffee liqueur over the ice.
- Gently float heavy cream on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon.
Served: On the rocks
Garnish: None
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