Classic Cocktails
Moscow Mule
Ingredients:
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- Ginger beer
- Garnish: Lime wedge
Instructions:
Fill a copper mug with ice. Add vodka and lime juice, top with ginger beer. Stir gently and garnish.
Vodka Martini
Ingredients
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- 2.5 oz vodka
- 0.5 oz dry vermouth
- Garnish: Olive or lemon twist
Instructions:
Combine vodka and vermouth in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish.
Cosmopolitan
Ingredients
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- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 0.5 oz triple sec
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- Garnish: Orange twist
Instructions:
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with orange twist.
Bloody Mary
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 4 oz tomato juice
- 0.5 oz lemon juice
- 2-3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 2-3 dashes hot sauce
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- Garnish: Celery stick, olive, lemon wedge
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a tall glass filled with ice. Garnish.
White Russian
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz Kahlúa
- 1 oz heavy cream
Instructions:
Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice. Pour vodka and Kahlúa, top with cream. Stir gently.
Fruity and Refreshing Cocktails
Sea Breeze
Ingredients
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- 1.5 oz vodka
- 3 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz grapefruit juice
- Garnish: Lime wedge
Instructions:
Fill a highball glass with ice. Add vodka, then juices. Stir and garnish.
Lemon Drop Martini
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Sugar rim
- Garnish: Lemon twist
Instructions:
Rim glass with sugar. Shake vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into prepared glass.
Peach Vodka Sour
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz peach schnapps
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Garnish: Peach slice
Instructions:
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish.
Watermelon Vodka Cooler
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 3 oz fresh watermelon juice
- 0.5 oz lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Garnish: Watermelon wedge
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients with ice. Serve in a tall glass.
Berry Vodka Smash
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz mixed berry puree
- 0.5 oz lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Fresh mint leaves
- Garnish: Fresh berries
Instructions:
Muddle mint in shaker. Add other ingredients, shake with ice. Strain over fresh ice.
Tropical and Exotic Cocktails
Tropical Sunset
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 0.5 oz orange juice
- 0.5 oz grenadine
- Garnish: Pineapple wedge
Instructions:
Pour grenadine into glass, add ice. Layer other ingredients. Do not stir.
Vodka Pina Colada
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 2 oz coconut cream
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- Garnish: Pineapple chunk
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients with crushed ice until smooth. Serve in a hurricane glass.
Passion Fruit Vodka Cocktail
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz passion fruit puree
- 0.5 oz lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Garnish: Passion fruit half
Instructions:
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled glass.
Dessert and Creamy Cocktails
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 oz fresh espresso
- Garnish: Coffee beans
Instructions:
Shake all ingredients vigorously with ice. Strain into a martini glass.
Chocolate Vodka Martini
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz chocolate liqueur
- 0.5 oz cream
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions:
Shake ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Top with chocolate shavings.
Herbal and Spicy Cocktails
Cucumber Vodka Cooler
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 3-4 cucumber slices
- 0.5 oz lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Soda water
- Garnish: Cucumber ribbon
Instructions:
Muddle cucumber, add other ingredients. Shake, strain over ice, top with soda.
Spicy Jalapeño Vodka Cocktail
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 2-3 jalapeño slices
- 1 oz lime juice
- 0.5 oz agave syrup
- Garnish: Jalapeño slice
Instructions:
Muddle jalapeño, add other ingredients. Shake with ice, double strain.
Seasonal and Special Occasion Cocktails
Cranberry Vodka Punch
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 3 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- Sparkling wine
- Garnish: Cranberries
Instructions:
Mix juices and vodka. Top with sparkling wine before serving.
Apple Pie Cocktail
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz apple cider
- 0.5 oz cinnamon syrup
- Dash of nutmeg
- Garnish: Cinnamon stick
- Instructions: Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a glass filled with ice.
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz white chocolate liqueur
- 0.5 oz peppermint schnapps
- Whipped cream
- Garnish: Candy cane
Instructions:
Shake liquids with ice. Strain into a glass. Top with whipped cream.
Modern and Unique Cocktails
Lavender Vodka Lemonade
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz lavender syrup
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- Soda water
- Garnish: Lavender sprig
Instructions:
Shake vodka, syrup, and lemon juice. Strain over ice, top with soda.
Green Tea Vodka Cooler
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz green tea
- 0.5 oz honey
- 0.5 oz lemon juice
- Garnish: Mint leaf
Instructions:
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a glass.
Ginger Vodka Mule
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 0.5 oz fresh ginger juice
- 1 oz lime juice
- Spicy ginger beer
- Garnish: Candied ginger
Instructions:
Combine vodka, ginger juice, lime juice in a copper mug. Top with ginger beer.
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz pomegranate juice
- 0.5 oz lime juice
- Prosecco
- Garnish: Pomegranate seeds
Instructions:
Mix vodka and juices. Top with Prosecco before serving.
Basil Vodka Smash
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 0.75 oz lime juice
- Fresh basil leaves
- Garnish: Basil leaf
Instructions:
Muddle basil, add other ingredients. Shake with ice, double strain.
After-Dinner and Nightcap Cocktails
Irish Cream Vodka
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz Irish cream liqueur
- 0.5 oz coffee liqueur
- Garnish: Chocolate shavings
Instructions:
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled glass.
Tiramisu Vodka Cocktail
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 0.5 oz cream
- Cocoa powder
- Garnish: Ladyfinger cookie
Instructions:
Shake ingredients with ice. Dust with cocoa powder.
Strong and Bold Cocktails
Long Island Iced Tea
Ingredients
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- 0.5 oz vodka
- 0.5 oz gin
- 0.5 oz rum
- 0.5 oz tequila
- 0.5 oz triple sec
- 1 oz sweet and sour mix
- Cola
- Garnish: Lemon wedge
Instructions:
Combine spirits and sour mix. Top with cola.
Kamikaze
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 oz lime juice
- Garnish: Lime wheel
Instructions:
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled glass.
Unexpected and Adventurous Cocktails
Wasabi Vodka Cocktail
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 0.5 oz wasabi paste
- 1 oz lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Garnish: Pickled ginger
Instructions:
Carefully mix wasabi with other ingredients. Shake with ice.
Rosemary Grapefruit Vodka
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 0.5 oz rosemary syrup
- Soda water
- Garnish: Rosemary sprig
Instructions:
Mix vodka, juice, and syrup. Top with soda.
Yuzu Vodka Sour
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz yuzu juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Egg white
- Garnish: Yuzu zest
Instructions:
Dry shake egg white. Add other ingredients, shake with ice.
Smoking Sage Vodka
Ingredients
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- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz sage-infused simple syrup
- 0.5 oz lemon juice
- Smoky garnish
- Garnish: Burnt sage leaf
Instructions:
Infuse simple syrup with sage. Mix ingredients, serve with dramatic presentation.
Pro Tips:
- Always use fresh ingredients when possible
- Chill glasses before serving
- Adjust sweetness to taste
- Experiment and have fun!
