Vodka is a versatile spirit that is ideal for preparing cocktails. Its neutral taste can be combined with a variety of ingredients, allowing you to create refreshing, fruity or even creamy drinks. We present the best vodka cocktails that you can easily mix at home.
1st Vodka Martini
The classic vodka cocktail is the vodka martini. To prepare it, all you need is vodka, dry vermouth and optionally an olive or lemon zest for decoration. Pour the ingredients into a shaker with ice, shake vigorously and strain the drink into a chilled cocktail glass. The elegant vodka martini is ready!
Ingredients:
- 6 cl vodka
- 1 cl dry vermouth
- Olive or lemon zest for decoration
Preparation:
- Pour the vodka and vermouth into a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously and strain the drink into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Decorate with an olive or lemon zest.
2nd Moscow Mule
The refreshing Moscow Mule consists of vodka, lime juice, ginger beer and ice cubes. Pour the vodka and lime juice into a copper mug filled with ice, top up with ginger beer and decorate with a slice of lime. The spicy ginger beer harmonizes perfectly with the vodka and gives the drink a pleasant sharpness.
Ingredients:
- 4 cl vodka
- 2 cl lime juice
- 10 cl ginger beer
- Ice cubes
- Slice of lime for decoration
Preparation:
- Pour vodka and lime juice into a copper mug filled with ice.
- Top up with ginger beer and stir carefully.
- Decorated with a slice of lime.
3. white Russian
The White Russian is just the thing for anyone who likes it creamy. This cocktail is made with vodka, coffee liqueur and cream. Pour the vodka and coffee liqueur into a glass filled with ice cubes and carefully pour the cream on top so that the layers do not mix. A delight for lovers of sweet, creamy drinks!
Ingredients:
- 4 cl vodka
- 2 cl coffee liqueur
- 2 cl cream
- Ice cubes
Preparation:
- Pour the vodka and coffee liqueur into a glass filled with ice cubes.
- Carefully pour the cream on top so that the layers do not mix.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the creamy drink.
4. sex on the beach
The fruity classic Sex on the Beach consists of vodka, peach liqueur, cranberry juice and orange juice. Shake all the ingredients with ice in a shaker and strain the cocktail into a highball glass. Garnish with a slice of orange and a cocktail cherry. The perfect drink for summer!
Ingredients:
- 4 cl vodka
- 2 cl peach liqueur
- 4 cl cranberry juice
- 4 cl orange juice
- Ice cubes
- Orange slice and cocktail cherry for decoration
Preparation:
- Shake all ingredients with ice in a shaker.
- Strain the cocktail into a highball glass.
- Garnish with a slice of orange and a cocktail cherry.
5th Bloody Mary
The spicy Bloody Mary is a popular brunch cocktail. Mix vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, salt and pepper in a shaker with ice. Strain the drink into a glass filled with ice cubes and garnish with a celery stalk and a lime wedge. A hearty cocktail that is guaranteed to perk you up!
Ingredients:
- 4 cl vodka
- 10 cl tomato juice
- 1 cl lemon juice
- a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce
- a few dashes of Tabasco
- Salt and pepper
- Ice cubes
- Celery stalks and lime wedge for decoration
Preparation:
- Mix vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, salt and pepper in a shaker with ice.
- Strain the drink into a glass filled with ice cubes.
- Decorated with a celery stalk and a lime wedge.
These were our top 5 best vodka cocktails. Try them out and find your favorite! To alkoholy.de/recipes you'll find lots more delicious cocktail and long drink recipes as well as exciting drinking games for your next party. Take a look and be inspired!
