co*cktails | Vodka Based co*cktails
Vodka is one of my favorite spirits to use when making co*cktails because it is just so versatile! Many of the most famous and popular co*cktails are made with vodka, and for good reason. Whether paired with fruit, mixers, coffee, or even with other spirits, vodka always works.
In this post, we’ve put together a list of the top 30 vodka-based co*cktails, each with a link to its recipe so you can easily recreate these co*cktails at home. If you want to print this list of vodka co*cktails, then check out the free ‘bartender’s cheat sheet’ at the bottom of the page.
Vodka co*cktails List
- Black Russian (Vodka, Kahlua)
- White Russian (Vodka, Kahlua, Cream)
- Moscow Mule (Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice)
- Screwdriver (Vodka, Orange Juice)
- Cosmopolitan (Vodka, Triple Sec, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice)
- Vodka Martini (Vodka, Dry Vermouth)
- Vodka Collins (Vodka, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Club Soda)
- Blue Lagoon (Vodka, Blue Curaçao, Lemonade)
- Woo Woo (Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Cranberry Juice)
- Vodka Gimlet (Vodka, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup)
- Espresso Martini (Vodka, Espresso, Coffee Liqueur, Simple Syrup)
- Flat White Martini (Vodka, Espresso, Coffee Liqueur, Cream)
- Sea Breeze (Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Grapefruit Juice)
- Vodka Tonic (Vodka, Tonic Water)
- Vesper Martini (Vodka, Gin, Lillet Blanc)
- Kamikaze (Vodka, Triple Sec, Lime Juice)
- Lemon Drop Martini (Vodka, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup)
- Madras (Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice)
- Greyhound (Vodka, Grapefruit Juice)
- Salty Dog (Vodka, Grapefruit Juice, Salted Rim)
- Harvey Wallbanger (Vodka, Orange Juice, Galliano)
- Cape Cod (Vodka, Cranberry Juice)
- Sex on the Beach (Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice)
- Blind Russian (Vodka, Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream)
- Colorado Bulldog (Vodka, Kahlua, Cola, Cream)
- Godmother (Vodka, Amaretto)
- Vodka Sunrise (Vodka, Orange Juice, Grenadine)
- French Martini (Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Chambord)
- Vodka Sour (Vodka, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup)
- Bloody Mary (Vodka, Tomato Juice, Lemon Juice, Worcestershire Sauce, Tobasco, Celery, Salt, Pepper)
Learn How To Make These Vodka co*cktails
Black Russian
Fill an Old Fashioned glass with ice. Pour in 2 ounces of vodka and 1 ounce of coffee liqueur (Kahlua). Stir to combine and serve.
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White Russian
Fill an Old Fashioned glass with ice. Pour in 2 ounces of vodka and 1 ounce of coffee liqueur (Kahlua). Pour 1 oz of heavy cream over the back of a bar spoon to create a layered effet.
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Moscow Mule
Fill a copper mug with ice cubes. Squeeze a lime directly over the ice and then pour in 2 ounces of vodka. Top off with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wedge or wheel.
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Screwdriver
Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour in 1.5 ounces of vodka and top off with orange juice. Stir to combine and garnish with an orange slice.
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Cosmopolitan
Pour 1.5 ounces of vodka, 1 ounce of triple sec, 1 ounce of cranberry juice, and the juice from half a lime into a co*cktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and shaker for 20 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
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Vodka Martini
Fill a mixing glass with ice and pour in 2 ounces of vodka and 0.5 ounces of dry vermouth. Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist or olive and serve.
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Vodka Collins
Fill a co*cktail shaker with ice and pour in 2 ounces of vodka, 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 ounces of simple syrup. Shake for 10-15 seconds and then strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top off with soda water and garnish with a lemon wheel and cherry.
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Blue Lagoon
Fill a large glass with ice and pour in 1 ounce of vodka and 1 ounce of Blue Curacao. Top up with lemonade and stir to combine. Garnish with a lemon twist.
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Woo Woo
Fill a co*cktail shaker with ice and pour in 1 ounce of vodka, 1 ounce of peach schnapps, and 4 ounces of cranberry juice. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice and garnish with a lemon wedge.
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Vodka Gimlet
Fill a co*cktail shaker with ice and pour in 2 ounces of vodka, 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 ounces of simple syrup. Shake for 15-20 seconds and then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.
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Espresso Martini
Fill a co*cktail shaker with ice and pour in 1.5 ounces of vodka, 1 ounce of Kahlua, and 1 ounce of fresh espresso. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with 2-3 coffee beans.
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Sea Breeze
Fill a glass with ice and pour in 2 ounces of vodka, 3 ounces of cranberry juice, and top off with 1 ounce of grapefruit juice. Stir gently and then garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
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Flat White Martini
Fill a co*cktail shaker with ice and pour in 2 ounces of Baileys, 1 ounce of vodka, and 1 ounce of espresso. Shake well until the outside of the shaker is cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass and serve.
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Vodka Tonic
Fill an Old Fashioned glass with ice. Pour in 2 ounces of vodka and top off with 4-6 ounces of tonic water. Stir to combine and then garnish with a lemon or lime wedge.
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Vesper Martini
Fill a mixing glass with ice and pour in 3 ounces of gin, 1 ounce of vodka, and 0.5 ounces of Lillet Blanc. Stir gently for 15-20 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
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Kamikaze
Fill a co*cktail shaker with ice and pour in 1.5 ounces of vodka, 1 ounce of triple sec, and one ounce of fresh lime juice. Shake for 15-20 seconds and then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and serve.
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Lemon Drop Martini
Fill a co*cktail shaker with ice and pour in 1.5 ounces of vodka, 0.5 ounces of Cointreau, 1 ounce of fresh lime juice, and 1 teaspoon of superfine sugar. Shake for 15-20 seconds and then strain into a chilled martini glass and serve.
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Madras
Fill an Old Fashioned glass with ice. Pour in 1.5 ounces of vodka, 2 ounces of cranberry juice, and 0.5 ounces of orange juice. Gently stir with a bar spoon and garnish with an orange slice.
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Greyhound
Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour in 2 ounces of vodka and 4 ounces of grapefruit juice. Stir to combine and serve.
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Salty Dog
Rim an Old Fashioned glass with a grapefruit wedge and then place upside down in a plate of kosher salt. Fill the glass with ice and pour in 2 ounces of vodka and top up with grapefruit juice. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and serve.
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Harvey Wallbanger
Fill a Collins glass with ice and pour in 1.5 ounces of vodka, 4 ounces of orange juice, and 0.5 ounces of Galliano Liqueur. Stir gently and serve.
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Cape Cod
Fill an Old Fashioned glass with ice. Pour in 1.5 ounces of vodka and top up with cranberry juice. Stir to combine and serve.
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Sex On The Beach
Fill a co*cktail shaker with ice and pour in 1.5 ounces of vodka, 0.5 ounces of peach schnapps, and 2 ounces of cranberry juice. Shake for 15-20 seconds and then strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
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Blind Russian
Fill an Old Fashioned glass with ice. Pour in 2 ounces of vodka, 1 ounce of coffee liqueur (Kahlua), and top off with 1 ounce of Irish cream.
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Colorado Bulldog
Fill an Old Fashioned glass with ice. Pour in 2 ounces of vodka, 1 ounce of coffee liqueur (Kahlua), 1 ounce of heavy cream, and top up with cola.
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Godmother
Fill an Old Fashioned glass with ice. Pour in 1.5 ounces of vodka and 0.5 ounces of Amaretto. Stir to combine and serve.
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Bloody Mary
Fill a shaker with ice and pour in 1.5 ounces of vodka, 3 ounces of tomato juice, 0.5 ounces of fresh lemon juice, 1 dash of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 dash of Tabasco. Shake for 15-20 seconds and then strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice. Garnish with a celery stick and serve.
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Vodka Sunrise
Fill a tall glass with ice and pour in 1.5 ounces of vodka, and 4 ounces of orange juice. Slowly pour 0.75 ounces of Grenadine syrup down the side of the glass. Garnish with an orange slice and serve.
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Vodka Sour
Fill a co*cktail shaker with ice and pour in 2 ounces of vodka, 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice, and 0.75 ounces of simple syrup. Shake for 15-20 seconds and then strain into an Old Fashioned glass with ice.
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French Martini
Fill a co*cktail shaker with ice and pour in 1.5 ounces of vodka, 0.5 ounces of Chambord, and 1.5 ounces of pineapple juice. Shake for 15-20 seconds and then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.
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Printable Bartender’s Cheat Sheet
To save you time in the future, download and print this bartender’s cheat sheet for FREE. It includes a list of 30 vodka-based co*cktails with pictures and the ingredients used to make them.
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BeverageBeaver
I've always been captivated by the artistry of beer crafting and co*cktail mixology. I've traveled around the globe and sampled some of the world's best beers and co*cktails. I now spend my free time brewing beers, making co*cktails and writing about what I learn. My ultimate dream? Opening my very own co*cktail bar! In the meantime, my goal is to share my passion for drinks through this blog. Cheers!
