Dirty Shirley
The DIRTY SHIRLEY is simply a play on the Shirley Temple mocktail by adding vodka. Since the Shirley Temple already pretends to be a vodka-type cocktail, it’s not a big leap to add a couple ounces of vodka to the...
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Genoa Vodka
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...
Lemon Drop
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...
Espresso Martini
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...
White Russian
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...
Cheeky Peach
The CHEEKY PEACH is a fizzy vodka-based cocktail that ranks among the best summer drinks. Its mild peach flavor is balanced by pineapple juice, vodka and Peychaud’s bitters. Topped with seltzer or club soda, it makes a refreshing choice for...
Himalayan Mist
The HIMALAYAN MIST is a blue, peach-flavored vodka cocktail primarily found in restaurants serving Indian cuisine. I recreated this recipe from a local Indian restaurant’s menu, using the same ingredients, but reducing the sweetness (see the video demo below). The...
Vodka Martini
“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...
Cape Codder
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...
Ginger-Infused Vodka
GINGER-INFUSED VODKA is a treat, especially when one is in the mood for an icy vodka straight up or on the rocks. It’s a spicy-strong vodka alternative. Prepare it a few days in advance with a lemon peel, refrigerate, and...
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