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Classic Vodka Cocktails

Vodka is a wallflower, with a kick. It's the actor who never steals the spotlight but always makes other performers shine. Clear and odorless as bottled water, vodka has little distinctive flavor of its own. But mixed into cocktails, it works magic, elevating the flavors of other ingredients.

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A Few of Our Favorite Vodka Martinis

With the exception of the more classic-minded Dirty Martini, these recipes dare to be different. They toss dry vermouth overboard, and add a splash of the unexpected.

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Our Favorite Vodka Cocktails

These cocktails range from the classic (Bloody Mary, anyone?) to the slightly subversive (Champagne and pickled ginger!).

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Dessert Martinis

Care to drink your dessert? Try these sinfully sweet vodka martinis.

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Flavored Vodka Cocktails

Vodka also comes infused with all manner of tasty essences, from berries and citrus to spices and chocolate. These are a few of our favorites.

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Don't Forget the Ice! It's often overlooked. But the best tasting cocktails use fresh ice made from pure, filtered water. "Fresh" means the cubes haven't been sitting around for weeks in the freezer soaking up the stale, flavor essences of long-lingering foods. Bring the water to a quick boil for best results. Make it the morning of the day you plan to mix your cocktails, and you’ll enjoy the freshest, most delicious cocktails.

D.I.Y. Vodka Infusions

Tom Petty said it: "The waiting is the hardest part." True, these recipes take some time. But if you're enthused about infused vodkas, making your own liqueurs is a fun and flavorful way to go. Try 'em--you won't be sorry.

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Party Shots! Juiced on Jell-O®

For those of us who like our booze but are trying to cut back on liquids, there will always be Jell-O® shots! But be careful! These pack a wiggly, jiggly little wallop.

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Ginger Cranberry Cocktail (Frozen Vodka or Gin)

Ingredients

For the ginger syrup:

• 4 -inch piece ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water

For the drink:

• 1 cup frozen cranberries
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 cups vodka or gin
• 2 cups cranberry juice
• 1 cup ginger syrup, or to taste
• Splash club soda
• Shaved ginger

Directions

For the ginger syrup: Place all syrup ingredients in a saucepan and simmer until sugar dissolves and the ginger is infused in the syrup, about 20 minutes. Strain and allow to cool fully before use.

For the drink: Crush the frozen cranberries in a large glass pitcher. Add the lime juice and their juiced wedges to the pitcher. Pour in the vodka, cranberry juice, and ginger syrup. Put ice in low-ball glasses and fill glasses about 2/3 full. Top off with club soda and garnish with a shaving of fresh ginger.

Cook's Note

Can be made without soda for a martini.

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Vodka

Vodka's neutral flavor makes it ideal for mixed drinks: it is the most popular and most often used spirit! Vodka mixes very well with juices, among others. Vodka is a diminutive of the Slavic word woda/voda standing for water. Vodka can be distilled from any starch or sugar-rich plant matter. Here are the best cocktails with vodka.

Alcohol by volume: 40%

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Citrus drink with a blue appearance

This is a banana split! It can also be realized as a cocktail. garnished with bananas and cherries! Even a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

A sweet refreshing Martini. Tastes of fresh cucumbers with a hint of mint.

Thick Rich and Creamy, a sweet peppermint red velvet taste, Perfect for winter and Christmas

A refreshing Summer single serving drink

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Sri Lankan Special made at the MCG. Not to strong, not to light, its JUST RIGHT!

Russian vodka and Russian beer--you must enjoy, Comrade, the Russian Boilermaker!

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Pineapple candies with chocolate filling is what this delicious cocktail tastes like!

25 Vodka Cocktails You'll Want to Make Again and Again

Vodka is essential to a well-stocked home bar. 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. 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.

Mint-Ginger Caipiroska

A muddler is key to extracting the flavors and fragrant oils of ginger and mint in this refreshing cocktail, but you can use the end of a wooden spoon in a pinch.

Pop Rocks Cosmopolitan

A fruity cocktail rimmed with crackling, explosive Pop Rocks candy is a genius way to surprise your guests on April Fool's Day. But don't limit this playful twist to once a year! The pairing is too good not to revisit.

Classic Martinis

Mastering an old-school martini is a must in our book. Stock up on vodka, vermouth, and your favorite garnishes and start practicing! You can also try adding seltzer and ice for milder Iced Martinis or olive brine for Extra-Dirty Martinis.

Spiked Elderflower Lemonade

Make the vodka lemonade in your summer rotation extra special by adding homemade elderflower cordial. Our Spiked Blackberry-Marjoram Limeade also relies on vodka and is just as lip-smackingly delicious.

The gin-based liqueur Pimm's No. 1, vodka, and grapefruit soda are all you need to stir up our take on the traditional cocktail. Serve with cucumber spears.

Bloody Mary

Vodka is typically used to spike the savory hair-of-the-dog cocktail. Fresh horseradish and Tabasco gives our version just the right amount of heat. Ready for more? Try our lighter Summer Mary, or mix things up by using fresh tomatoes or blood oranges.

White Nixon Cocktails

This elegant drink gets its name from White Nixon tea, which includes white tea and French lavender. Here, we've paired it with vodka, fresh grapefruit juice, and ginger liqueur.

Moscow Mule

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.

New Year's Eve Sparkler

How stunning is this ombre cocktail? Even better, you only need four ingredients -- cranberries, vodka, sugar, and champagne -- to create the effect.

Sparkling Pomegranate Cocktails

A little simple syrup balances out the tartness of the pomegranate juice in this vodka and sparkling wine cocktail.

Kiwi Crush

Forget green juice, have a green cocktail instead! Kiwi, cilantro, and lime are responsible for the bright color and flavor of this mojito riff. Can't get enough of the tropical fruit? Try our Kiwifruit Caipiroska next.

Sour-Cherry Mojitos

Amp up frozen sour cherries with fresh basil, lemon juice, and vodka for this summer-ready punch, then double the trouble with our Blackberry-Plum Mojitos.

French Martini

The raspberry liqueur Chambord is what makes this cocktail "French." It's teamed with vodka, pineapple juice, and a lemon twist.

Peach-and-Mint Frappes

We like to think of this recipe as a boozy smoothie. And since summertime livin' should be easy, we keep it to just five ingredients -- vodka, agave nectar, frozen peaches, peach nectar, and fresh mint. Whip up a batch of our Blueberry-and-Tarragon Frappes while you're at it!

Sherry Martini

We love the contrast between rich, dark amontillado sherry and citrusy, aromatic Lillet Blanc in this vodka cocktail.

Watermelon Slushies

It couldn't be easier to make this adults-only treat! Simply blend frozen watermelon and spike with vodka and Prosecco.

Vin D'Orange Punch

Vodka joins rose wine, ginger ale, a bunch of spices (vanilla, cinnamon, and cloves), and three different kinds of citrus (lemons, blood oranges, and navels) in this vibrant, boldly flavored punch.

Basil Gimlet Fizz

The piece de resistance in this cocktail made with muddled basil, lime juice, vodka, and seltzer? Frozen watermelon cubes that stand in for ice!

Vodka-Mocha Cocktail

Your guests will love having their after-dinner coffees spiked with a little vodka and gilded with chocolate and whipped cream.

Coconut-Water Vodka Cocktail

This cocktail has more coconut water than vodka, which means it's basically a health drink! Bonus points if you make your own coconut water.

Rosemary Vodka Tonics

Homemade rosemary simple syrup and a touch of green chartreuse take ordinary vodka tonics to new heights.

Cucumber Cape Codder

Elevate the classic cranberry-vodka cocktail by throwing some fresh lime juice and homemade cucumber syrup into the mix. It's just the thing for a summer soiree.

A couple teaspoons of simple syrup are all you need to offset the slight bitterness of grapefruit in this simple, crowd-pleasing cocktail.

White Russian

This classic cocktail is comprised of equal parts vodka, cream, and coffee liqueur -- talk about decadent! Stir in some espresso and cocoa powder, and you've got an equally luxe Mocha Russian.

Mint, Cucumber, and Vodka Cocktails

The bright tang of lime juice and the orange-flavored liquor Cointreau make this cucumber-and-mint drink even more refreshing.

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10 of the Best Vodka Cocktails You'll Drink

Explore Vodka With These Essential Recipes

Whether you are just starting to mix your own cocktails or have put in years behind the bar, there are a few cocktails that you really need to know. When it comes to vodka, these ten recipes are among the most popular because, quite simply, they are also the best.

Why You Need to Know These Vodka Cocktails

There is no debate that vodka is the most mixable (and therefore useful) liquor in the bar. Vodka's clear, clean taste pairs well with any flavor, from sweet to savory and dry to spicy. It . MORE is used in thousands of cocktail recipes that vary greatly in flavor, ingredients, and style, so there really is a vodka cocktail for everyone.

Within that extensive list of vodka drinks, there are some standouts that are considered essential. Ten of those recipes are included here and they are the drinks that everyone should taste at least once. Even if you don't like it, you can at least say that you've had it, then use that experience to sway your drinking decisions in the future.

They are also the foundation for other recipes, so this list is a great place to begin.

Vodka-based martinis fill modern cocktail menus and there is certainly not a shortage of recipes to mix up. Yet, there is only one true Vodka Martini and it is unbelievably simple.

This is, essentially, the classic Gin Martini with a vodka base. It is crisp, clean, and the best way to show off those top-shelf vodkas in your bar.

The vodka-vermouth combination is used in a variety of cocktails and, quite often, you only need to add a single ingredient. ​If . MORE you find that you do enjoy the Vodka Martini, try one of these next.

Vodka is an ideal base for light fruit flavors and no cocktail plays this up as well as the Cosmopolitan. It is that pretty-in-pink fruity cocktail made famous in "Sex and the City" and you'll love it.

What You Need: clear or citrus vodka, Cointreau, lime juice, cranberry juice

Affectionately called the 'Cosmo,' you can make this cocktail to suit your own taste. Some people prefer it sweet and pour more cranberry, while others prefer just a splash for color. It's fantastic . MORE either way.

Apple, pineapple, melon, kiwi and almost any other fruit can be used to shake up a similar cocktail. These fruity 'up' drinks occupy the majority of the space on today's cocktail menus .

Sunday mornings would not be complete without a great Bloody Mary. This vodka and tomato juice highball are a favorite for brunch and it can be customized to fit your exact taste.

What You Need: vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire and hot sauces, spices

People love this drink for many reasons and it is one of the most popular savory drinks you will find. It is also known for its hangover-fighting properties, so it's useful as well.

The Bloody Mary has been remade many times over . MORE the years and many Bloody Mary lovers have their own 'secret' recipe. If you need a bit of inspiration for creating your own, look no further.

Should you find yourself looking for a refreshing and short vodka drink, the Black Russian is a perfect candidate. It requires just two ingredients and mixes up in minutes, and you have to love that.

What You Need: vodka, coffee liqueur

Kahlua is often the coffee liqueur of choice though you do have other options and this is the perfect drink to try those out. Also, don't worry about splurging on the vodka, a decent and budget-friendly bottle will do just fine here.

Cheap and easy? Sounds like . MORE the ideal happy hour drink, now doesn't it? It is and it has inspired a number of other vodka low balls over the years.

If you are in the mood for a vodka drink that is the ultimate in refreshment, then it's time to try a simple soda highball. The Vodka Tonic takes top honors as the best-of-the-best in this category.

What You Need: vodka, lime juice, tonic water

Unlike other sodas, tonic water is not sweet and it will not leave your taste buds craving more sugar. This is perfect for dieters and drinkers who want a lightly alcoholic beverage that is truly refreshing. It also makes a perfect meal companion . MORE because it cleanses your palate.

Vodka works best with clear soda waters and any of these simple highballs can be quickly enhanced with your favorite flavored vodka . If tonic is not your thing, simply try a different soda.

The Moscow Mule was a simple drink designed to introduce Americans to vodka in the mid-20th century. It has had a recent brush with fame as a new generation is discovering the appeal of this snappy cocktail.

What You Need: vodka, lime juice, ginger beer

That's right, ginger beer and not ginger ale. The true Moscow Mule features the spicier ginger soda and if your bartender has been serving you a mule of the ginger ale variety, it's time that you get a taste of the real thing. Bonus points . MORE if it's served in a copper mug.

This mixed drink is as easy as any of the other vodka highballs and its popularity has led to a number of new recipes. They are all quite fun and a great pick-me-up after a long day.

And now we turn to the vodka drinks that are heavy on the fruit. In reality, the Screwdriver and the rest of these can be thought of as spiked fruit juice because that is all they are: vodka and juice.

What You Need: vodka, orange juice

The Screwdriver is the most popular and it is great throughout the day, from brunch to happy hour. Of course, fresh-squeezed orange juice is preferred and creates a better Screwdriver though it's not a requirement.

Two-ingredient fruit highballs are plentiful in . MORE the world of vodka and these drinks are just as popular as the Screwdriver. Whether you're in the mood for cranberry or grapefruit, or ​would like to enhance your Screwdriver, there is a simple mixed drink waiting.

Building on the Screwdriver, the next set of drinks mix not one, but two fruit juices with vodka. The Madras is a favorite among those.

The Madras is a very easy drink to mix and the orange-cranberry combination is irresistible at times. If you want to enhance it with a third fruit, pour a flavored vodka instead (citrus, raspberry, and cucumber are good choices).

Along the same lines, you can add and subtract juices to create a brand new drink. . MORE Here are a few favorites from the vodka fruit punch line-up.

Vodka is the perfect spirit for creating sweet martinis and the Lemon Drop Martini is one of the best examples. It is easy and has a semi-sweet, semi-tart flavor that is sure to wake up your taste buds.

The key to making a great Lemon Drop Martini is to find a perfect balance between sweet and sour and everyone will have a slightly different idea of what that is. When you do find it, this is a fantastic cocktail.

The list of sweet martinis is . MORE extensive and some (including those below) are more popular than others. One thing to keep in mind is that these drinks have been recreated many times and you will find multiple recipes for each. If you don't like one recipe , there is sure to be one out there that is more your style.

We have discussed dry, sweet, tall, short, and fruity. Now is the time to get adventurous and try vodka in a bitter cocktail. The Campari Cocktail is another simple mix and it is the drink's namesake that brings it into an entirely new flavor profile.

What You Need: vodka, Campari, bitters

Campari is a well-known bitter aperitif that takes some getting used to. This cocktail is very transparent and allows that bitter element to take center stage.

While there is no guarantee that everyone will . MORE love this drink (in fact most won't at first), I do think it's essential. Not only does it display vodka's mixability, but you also get a taste of Campari in one of its purest forms.

If this cocktail is too much for you, try easing into the taste of Campari with one of these drinks.