Vodka Cocktails that are quick and easy perfect for at home! Bartenders often overlook vodka as a serious cocktail ingredient due to it’s relatively neutral flavour profile but this very flavour profile allows flexibility when mixing. Vodka’s neutral taste allows it to be paired with a wide range of other flavours including sweet, sour, savoury and spicy – to name a few. Vodka is an approachable spirit – meaning drinkers that aren’t overly adventurous, that may not like herbaceous or bold bitter flavours will find vodka an easy and obvious choice when mixing.

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I’ve compiled some of the most popular vodka cocktails in my most recent upload, 5 Quick and Easy Vodka Cocktails. Check it out or skip to each relevant cocktail below:

0:26 Appletini
2:35 Cosmopolitan
4:05 Caipiroska
6:08 White Russian
7:23 Sea Breeze

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INGREDIENTS

Vodka
Cloud Apple Juice, Lemon Juice, Maple Syrup
Cranberry Juice, Cointreau/Triple Sec, Lime Juice
Lime, Brown Sugar
Coffee Liqueur, Milk/Cream
Cranberry Juice, Grapefruit Juice

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HOW TO MAKE AN APPLETINI WITH MAPLE SYRUP

There are numerous variations on the Appletini recipe such as our previously shared Appletini recipe which makes for a citrusy, zesty Appletini. This version of the Appletini utilises cloudy apple juice that has a crisp and wholesome apple flavour which is also full of antioxidants unlike clear apple juice. The apple flavour works hand in hand with the rich tasting maple syrup.

INGREDIENTS

– 45mL Vodka (1½ oz)
– 45mL Cloudy Apple Juice (1½ oz)
– 5mL Fresh Lemon Juice (⅙ oz)
– 5mL Maple Syrup (⅙ oz)

HOW TO MAKE A COSMOPOLITAN

Made infamous from the TV series Sex in the City but this cocktail has been around long before, dating back to the 70s. It is quite similar to a Cranberry Cooler with the addition of Cointreau and served neat instead of tall on ice. It also bears a close resemblance to a Kamikaze cocktail.

INGREDIENTS

– 45mL Vodka (1½ oz)
– 15mL Cointreau (½ oz)
– 45mL Cranberry Juice (1½ oz)
– 10mL Fresh Lime Juice (⅓ oz)

HOW TO MAKE A CAIPIROSKA

Make sure you use plenty of ice, the right dilution makes this cocktail a winner!

INGREDIENTS

– 60mL Vodka (2 oz)
– ¾ to 1 Lime
– 2-3 Teaspoons of Sugar

HOW TO MAKE A WHITE RUSSIAN INGREDIENTS

– 45mL Vodka (1½ oz)
– 30mL Kahlua (1 oz)
– Dash of Milk (or Cream)

HOW TO MAKE A SEA BREEZE

The Sea Breeze cocktail is a simple, vodka mixed drink. A good measure of vodka is mixed with tart cranberry juice and subtly bitter fresh grapefruit juice. Shake and strain over fresh ice or if you’re in a rush, simply build it within your collins glass. A slightly tart yet refreshing vodka cocktail for summer sipping!

INGREDIENTS

– 60mL Vodka (2 oz)
– 90mL Cranberry Juice (3 oz)
– 60mL Grapefruit Juice (2 oz)