Vodka cocktail recipes


How to choose non-alcoholic drinks to pair with alcohol

How to choose non-alcoholic drinks to pair with alcohol

Some combinations seem like they were sent from heaven. Mix these affordable drinks with the right spirit.

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Bloody Mary tomato juice cocktailViews: 5,890

This classic cocktail features tomato juice, vodka, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, Tabasco hot sauce, horseradish, and grated onion. All the ingredients are perfectly balanced, and...

Tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, celery, salt, Tabasco sauce, horseradish, vodka...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 167
Categories: Cocktails, With vodka, Frozen, .
Author: - culinary writer
Sea Breeze CocktailViews: 2,550

The American Sea Breeze cocktail is a perfectly balanced and refreshing combination of vodka, grapefruit, and cranberry juice. This recipe provides the proportions for a large gathering.

cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, vodka, lime...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: for a large company
5 Homemade Vodka-Based Liqueurs and Infusions

5 Homemade Vodka-Based Liqueurs and Infusions

We took a bottle of vodka and infused it with new flavors and aromas. Find out which techniques worked and which didn't.

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Garnet CosmopolitanViews: 5,723

This Cosmopolitan differs from the classic version by using pomegranate juice instead of cranberry, which pairs equally well with the other ingredients of the cocktail: vodka, orange liqueur, and...

vodka, orange liqueur, pomegranate juice, lime juice...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 6 cocktails
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French Martini with PomegranateViews: 2,682

This cocktail differs from the traditional French martini in its more tart flavor. Its classic ingredients—vodka, pineapple juice, and Chambord raspberry liqueur—are enhanced with a small amount of...

vodka, pineapple juice, raspberry liqueur, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, pomegranate...
Time: 1 hour 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6-8
Two-Ingredient Alcoholic Cocktail Recipes

Two-Ingredient Alcoholic Cocktail Recipes

For each of these holiday cocktails, you only need 2 ingredients.

50 Punch Recipes

50 Punch Recipes

Here are dozens of punch recipes for a noisy party.

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Moscow Mule with CranberryViews: 1,999

A fun twist on the American Moscow Mule, this cranberry-infused cocktail transforms into an equally delicious fall drink. The cocktail's traditional lime juice is replaced with orange juice...

Cranberry juice, ginger beer, orange juice, syrup, dried cranberries, vodka...
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Cosmopolitan cocktail with cilantro and AperolViews: 6,011

This interesting twist on the classic Cosmopolitan cocktail will appeal to those who enjoy new flavor combinations and aren't afraid to experiment with new ingredients. The drink's traditional...

vodka, lime juice, cranberry juice, orange liqueur, Aperol...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 1 cocktail
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French MartiniViews: 3,635

The sophisticated French martini is a blend of vodka, vermouth, pineapple juice, and Chambord raspberry liqueur. It's infused with the spirit of France, despite being invented in New York. The drink is the official...

vodka, vermouth, pineapple juice, raspberry liqueur...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
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Pizza ShotViews: 1,434

Surprise your group with these vibrant pizza-flavored shots. The shot glasses are garnished with crushed Parmesan chips and filled with a cocktail of vodka, tomato juice, and pepper brine infused with...

Tomato juice, vodka, oregano, garlic, basil, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, pepperoncino peppers, olives...
Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
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Apple catcher punchViews: 1,415

Apple fishing is a popular pastime at Halloween parties. Players hold their hands behind their backs and use their teeth to scoop as many apples as possible out of a basin of water. Instead of a basin, place...

Lemon, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, cranberry juice, vodka, bourbon, whiskey, apple cider, apples...
Time: 1 hour 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
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Cary Grant CocktailViews: 1 959

This coffee cocktail was a favorite drink of Hollywood film star Cary Grant and was later named after him. Served in a wide Old Fashioned glass with ice, it consists of lime juice,...

lime juice, coffee liqueur, vodka...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 1 cocktail
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Plum cocktail with coconut creamViews: 2,038

This cocktail is made with frozen fresh plums, blended with sake, plum wine, and pineapple-ginger syrup, which imbues the drink with a wonderfully tart flavor. Serve it...

plums, coconut cream, plum wine, pineapple juice, ginger root, sake...
Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Alcoholic iced tea with lemonViews: 6 248

Black tea with lemon is not only a hot, invigorating drink; it can also be the basis for a simple, yet delicious and refreshing alcoholic cocktail. Prepare a large pitcher of the drink...

Black tea, syrup, lemon, vodka...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 10 - 12
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A surefire caipirinhaViews: 1988

The caipirinha cocktail is the pride of Brazil. Its main ingredients are cachaça, lime, and sugar. Lime slices are crushed in the glass to release the juice, then poured with alcohol. In this recipe...

lime juice, cachaça, soda water...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
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Cherry vodka with smoked ice cubesViews: 1,902

The refreshing cherry-citrus flavor of this drink is interestingly complemented by savory smoke notes. To achieve this, a few drops of spicy...

Soda water, lime juice, chili sauce, liquid smoke, vodka...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Author: - restaurateur
Watermelon punch "Cosmo"Views: 5 227

Sweet, juicy watermelon is a wonderful base for summer cocktails. Choose a large watermelon to make plenty of punch for a house party. Blend the pulp and add vodka,...

Watermelon, lime juice, vodka, syrup, mint...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 - 10
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Peach Blueberry SlushViews: 2,144

The combination of peach and blueberry gives this refreshing slushy a vibrant summer flavor. It's made by blending peach nectar with simple syrup, orange-flavored vodka, and peach...

Peaches, blueberries, orange juice, peach schnapps, soda water, vodka, syrup...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
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Hibiscus and Lime Flavored Vodka and TonicViews: 9 391

Elegant hibiscus flowers enhance any drink, and even something as simple as vodka and tonic can be enhanced with added flavor and aesthetic appeal. Add a little...

vodka, tonic, syrup, edible flowers...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 1 cocktail
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Watermelon Limoncello Punch with Kiwi ShotsViews: 2,356

Surprise your guests with a unique punch served straight from a large watermelon. The rind is cut out, the flesh is blended with an immersion blender, and the watermelon juice is mixed with vodka...

Watermelon, lime juice, kiwi, limoncello liqueur, vodka...
Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8 - 10
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Author: - chef
Blueberry Ginger MojitoViews: 1,518
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While this mojito is quite different from the classic Cuban cocktail, its flavor is just as vibrant and refreshing. It beautifully blends invigorating mint and lime with fresh...

Ginger root, sugar, blueberries, lime, mint, vodka, soda water...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2
Categories: Cocktails, With vodka, Frozen, .
Author: - chef
Cranberry granita with vodkaViews: 4,503

This Italian granita, similar to a fruit ice, is a light and refreshing treat that's perfect for indulging in the summer heat. Cranberry granita is made with cranberry juice,...

cranberry juice, sugar, lime juice, vodka, cranberries...
Time: 7 hours 40 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Cocktails, With vodka, With wine, .
Author: - famous chef
Watermelon and strawberry sangriaViews: 4 109

It's hard to imagine a more relaxing and delicious summer drink than Spanish sangria, which blends wine with juicy fruits. Watermelon and strawberries are perfect ingredients for...

Watermelon, strawberries, rose wine, vodka, orange juice, orange liqueur, oranges, lime...
Time: 1 hour 20 min. Complexity: average Servings: 8-10 Caloric content: 252
Retro cocktails for a party

Retro cocktails for a party

Treat yourself this New Year's Eve to a drink from your favorite era.

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Coffee sodaViews: 5 272

If you love coffee and its flavor, you can easily make coffee soda at home, which is hard to find in stores and which you can now use to quench your thirst throughout the day.

sugar, coffee beans, coffee liqueur, vodka, soda water...
Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Author: - culinary writer
Cosmopolitan cocktailViews: 5 159

The light and balanced tart-sweet taste of the Cosmopolitan cocktail, its name itself, and the TV series "Sex and the City" have earned it the reputation of being a drink exclusively for women. It's quite simple to prepare...

vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, lime juice...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Cocktails, With vodka, .
Author: - chef
Apple and Thyme MartiniViews: 2,955

The main ingredients of this cocktail are vodka and apple juice. But if you prepare it at a home party, you'll captivate your guests with its original presentation and complex bouquet of flavors and aromas that...

vodka, apple juice, thyme, apples, sugar...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Citrus Temptation CocktailViews: 5 289

This cocktail will tempt you with a citrus trio of lemon from limoncello liqueur, orange from flavored vodka, and freshly squeezed lime juice. The invigorating and sparkling taste...

sugar, lime, limoncello liqueur...
Time: Complexity: easily Servings: 1
Maple Cream Kiss CocktailViews: 3,685

This light and playful vodka-based drink combines the flavors of caramel, maple syrup, and cream. It's sure to please women and those with a sweet tooth. The highlight of the cocktail is freshly ground nutmeg...

vodka, liqueur, schnapps, maple syrup, cream, nutmeg...
Time: Complexity: easily Servings: 1
Categories: Cocktails, With vodka, With rum, .
Ginger Snap CocktailViews: 3,519

The name of this cocktail can be translated from English as "gingerbread cookie." After all, that's the flavor it gets from the mixture of ginger beer, ginger juice, cinnamon, and rum, which makes this...

Ginger beer, ginger root, rum, schnapps, cloves, eggs, cinnamon, candied fruit, shortbread cookies...
Time: Complexity: easily Servings: 1
Peppermint Candy Cane CoolerViews: 4 313
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This cooler, made with mint vodka, cream, and a blend of spiced Benedictine and brandy, makes a great treat for a New Year's or Christmas party, creating a festive mood just like the...

caramel, vodka, Benedictine liqueur, cream, mint...
Time: Complexity: easily Servings: 1
Cocktail "Butterscotch Bliss"Views: 4,822

This cocktail's name translates from English as "caramel pleasure," which you'll truly experience with every sip. After all, it combines amazing...

Baileys liqueur, schnapps, Jagermeister liqueur, cream, lemon zest, sugar, cinnamon...
Time: Complexity: easily Servings: 1
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Christmas Cane CocktailViews: 5 156

This festive cocktail boasts a candy cane flavor, thanks to equal parts vanilla rum, peppermint schnapps, and white chocolate liqueur. It's moderately sweet and...

rum, chocolate liqueur, mint schnapps, caramel...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 1
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Author: - culinary writer
Festive punchViews: 3,970

If you're planning to make a single cocktail for a large group, there's nothing better than a punch served in a large glass bowl. Fill it with ice and combine cranberry juice, ginger ale,...

Cranberry juice, apple cider, ginger ale, lemon juice, vodka, oranges...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
S'mores cocktailViews: 3,885

Anyone looking for unusual cocktail flavors, as well as fans of the American dessert s'more, will be delighted with this drink. A s'more is a piece of chocolate and a toasted marshmallow (usually over a campfire) between...

Peanut butter, chocolate syrup, coffee liqueur, rum, vodka, almond milk, marshmallows...
Time: Complexity: easily Servings: 1
Invigorating orange-currant cocktailViews: 3,022

Orange and blackcurrant liqueurs give this Italian grappa-based cocktail its crisp, vibrant flavor. An intriguing combination that leaves a pleasant fruity aftertaste. The drink...

Orange liqueur, vodka, currant liqueur, lemon juice, syrup, orange zest...
Time: Complexity: easily Servings: 1
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Author: - chef
Bloody Mary cocktail in a pitcherViews: 5,034

The basic ingredients of a Bloody Mary are vodka and tomato juice. But to add interesting flavors, add celery, horseradish, lime juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.

vodka, lime juice, celery seeds, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
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Ruby Smash CocktailViews: 4,866

A tart cocktail based on American whiskey with invigorating notes of grapefruit, it's pleasantly refreshing and leaves a rich aftertaste.

bourbon, grapefruit juice, schnapps, ginger beer, grapefruit...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 1
Categories: Cocktails, With vodka, .
Author: - famous chef
Bloody Mary with hot pepper and limeViews: 6,617

If you've always enjoyed the Bloody Mary, you'll fall in love with it after trying this version. Of course, you can adjust the quantities of ingredients to suit your own taste...

vodka, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, jalapeño pepper, horseradish...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Summer Drink and Cocktail Recipes

Summer Drink and Cocktail Recipes

Get inspired by a collection of recipes for cold summer drinks and cocktails - sangria, mojito, iced tea, homemade lemonade, fruit

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Lemon Drop CocktailViews: 4,267

Aina's cocktail is a glass of fresh lemonade, but with a little vodka....

vodka, lemon juice, sugar, lemon...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 6 cocktails Caloric content: 240
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Author: - singer, author of cookbooks
Blackberry and Black Pepper CocktailViews: 2,635

This delightful summer cocktail of vodka, fresh blackberries, lemon, and mint will surprise you with an unexpected addition. But don't be prejudiced against black pepper. Try this drink, and you won't...

sparkling water, lemon juice, blackberry, mint, vodka...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 1 cocktail
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Watermelon-coconut coolerViews: 2,734

This refreshing summer cocktail is like a breath of fresh, cool air, it'll invigorate you on a hot day and lift your spirits. Coconut water, mixed with ripe watermelon, adds a...

Watermelon, lemon vodka, coconut water, syrup...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Author: - culinary writer
Banana Foster cocktailViews: 2,923

The Banana Foster cocktail is inspired by the exquisite dessert of the same name. It harmoniously combines banana, caramel, chocolate, and creamy flavors in a single glass, without making the drink...

schnapps, banana liqueur, chocolate liqueur, vodka...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 1 cocktail
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Moscow Mule with lemonadeViews: 3,774
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The traditional Moscow Mule is a mixture of vodka, lime, sugar, and ginger beer (the classic cocktail was invented in the 1940s by a ginger ale maker). This version adds a little extra spice...

sparkling water, ginger root, maple syrup, lemon juice, vodka...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Apple and berry cocktail with moonshineViews: 4 131

Prohibition in the United States shaped an entire layer of American culture. Some inventions of that era, such as apple-pie-flavored moonshine, can now be found on supermarket shelves, in...

apple cider, lemon juice, blackberry, mint...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
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Raki cocktail with Turkish vodkaViews: 21,736

The alcoholic base of this cocktail is rakia, a strong Balkan brandy with anise, typically served with ice and water. Bartenders soften the strong licorice flavor of rakia with spices and passion fruit puree.

vodka, passion fruit, orange juice, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, honey...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 1 cocktail

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