4 VODKA COCKTAILS TO SIP THIS WEEK
By Sophia DeVito
Vodka is an ideal base for cocktails.
The spirit’s clear and mild taste makes it mixing friendly. While a Vodka Martini is simple and easy to make, it’s time to branch out and create other cocktails that are just as good. Making cocktails at home is fun because you can experiment with different flavors, techniques, and customize any drink to your liking.
It wouldn’t be right to not embrace the plethora of options this spirit has to offer.
Here are four vodka cocktails that are worth making.
Erock Passion
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Enchanted Rock Vodka
- 1 oz. Cointreau
- 1 oz. Sweet and Sour
- 1 1/2 oz. Orange Juice
- 1 1/2 oz. Cranberry Juice
- Garnish with a lemon
Preparation: Combine ingredients into your favorite Martini glass and garnish with a lemon wedge.
Urban Shed
Ingredients:
- 3 parts Broken Shed Vodka
- 1 1/2-part Orange Liqueur
- 1 1/2-part Cranberry Juice
- Fresh Lime Juice
Preparation: Add ice, shake and pour into a cocktail glass with a lime garnish.
Royal Elixir
Ingredients:
- 1 750 ml Bottle Van Gogh Vodka
- 24 oz. Fresh Orange Juice
- 36 oz. Coconut Water
Preparation: Add ingredients directly into a pitcher with ice and stir briefly. Pour out into punch glasses and garnish with an orange wheel.
NEFT Black Gold
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 oz. NEFT Vodka
- 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup
- 3 Cucumber Slices
- 2 dashes Activated Charcoal
Preparation: Shake all ingredients in a mixing tin with ice. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a salt rim, cucumber ribbon, and gold flakes.