Aperol/Campari/Cynar / Daily Mix / Orange Juice / Vodka
by Keet · Published July 24, 2026 · Last modified July 22, 2026
If you enjoy Campari cocktails like the Negroni or Boulevardier and want to explore a vodka-based alternative, the GENOA VODKA is an excellent choice. It’s also a great introduction for those who find Campari too bitter. This drink reimagines the...
The classic version of the LEMON DROP is simply vodka, lemon juice, orange liqueur and simple syrup. There is much room for experimentation with ingredients such as muddled fresh fruit or citron vodka, but the original is delicious, light and...
It’s espresso, Kahlua, vodka — what’s not to like about an ESPRESSO MARTINI? If you’re looking for a post-dinner pick-me-up or a drink to extend the night, this cocktail has become a classic choice for those occasions. Its popularity stems...
The WHITE RUSSIAN had a resurgence in popularity from the 1998 movie The Big Lebowski in which Jeff Bridges’ character, the Dude, drinks a White Russian throughout. This delicious and decadent rocks drink is easy to prepare (see video demo...
The ICEBERG is a straightforward cool-off cocktail featuring the clean taste of lemon (or citron) vodka combined with a hint of Pernod. True to its name, the vodka should be served icy cold in a chilled cocktail glass. The preparation...
Aperol/Campari/Cynar / Daily Mix / Grapefruit Juice / St-Germain (elderflower) / Vodka
by Keet · Published June 27, 2025 · Last modified June 26, 2025
Good cocktails create a perfect balance between tart and sweet. Such is the case with the vodka-based RUBY cocktail, created by veteran mixologist and author Tony Abou-Ganim. The tart tones of lemon juice, grapefruit juice and Aperol are offset by...
The PLATINUM BLONDE, grapefruit’s answer to the Cosmo, is a fresh & tasty pre-dinner or summer vodka drink. It wakens the taste buds and has enough interesting layers to appeal to every fan of the vodka cocktail. Since working with...
The SALTY DOG is a grapefruit and gin (or vodka) mix with a salt rim adorning the glass. The 1950’s saw the addition of its salt rim added to a former Harry Craddock cocktail called the Greyhound, as was listed...
“Shaken, not stirred” was James Bond’s ongoing request when ordering his VODKA MARTINI. This classic vodka cocktail displaced gin as the most popular martini of choice in the ’60’s, thanks to Ian Fleming’s Bond series. It’s simple to make, but...
The CAPE CODDER is a stripped-down version of a Cosmopolitan. It’s just vodka and cranberry juice with a squeeze of lime. The simplicity of it makes it a popular choice for anyone without orange liqueur or enough time to measure...
Welcome to my blog! Feel free to look around and leave me a comment if you find something interesting or helpful.
More
Cointreau (orange liqueur) / Curacao / Daily Mix / Martini Monday / Schnapps / Vodka
Sour Apple Martini (Appletini)
July 31, 2026
Bitters / Bourbon / Daily Mix / Demerara / Throwback Thursday / Whiskey (blended)
July 28, 2026
Recent Comments