Cocktails with Vodka

Vodka is the most-used spirit in the world because of its neutrality — it adds strength without flavor, letting the other ingredients dominate. Cocktails built on vodka are about the modifiers.

10 cocktails this bottle anchors

Espresso Martini

Bradsell's 1980s classic. Shaken hard for the foam.

Also needs

fresh espresso · coffee liqueur · optional simple syrup

Moscow Mule

Copper mug, built, lime wheel and mint.

Also needs

fresh lime · spicy ginger beer

Cosmopolitan

Citron vodka, the four-component classic with a flamed orange peel.

Also needs

Cointreau · fresh lime · real cranberry juice

Vodka Martini

Substituting vodka for gin. James Bond's preference.

Also needs

dry vermouth · olive or lemon twist

Bloody Mary

Brunch classic. The seasoning matters more than the vodka.

Also needs

tomato juice · Worcestershire · hot sauce · salt · lemon

Lemon Drop

Vodka, Cointreau, lemon, sugar — like a Margarita with lemon and vodka.

Also needs

Cointreau · fresh lemon · sugar rim

White Russian

Vodka, Kahlúa, cream over ice. The Dude's drink.

Also needs

coffee liqueur · heavy cream

Black Russian

Vodka and Kahlúa, no cream. The simpler version.

Also needs

coffee liqueur

Vesper

Casino Royale spec: 3 parts gin, 1 vodka, 0.5 Lillet, shaken, lemon peel.

Also needs

gin · Lillet Blanc

French Martini

Vodka, raspberry liqueur, pineapple juice. 1990s craft classic.

Also needs

Chambord · pineapple juice

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