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65 + vodka cocktail recipes

Published May 12, 2022 | Updated October 27, 2022 | By Mandy & Jane

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You can easily make the best vodka cocktails at home. With a handful of ingredients, you’ll soon be mixing cocktails like a great bartender. We’ve rounded up 65 of our favorite vodka cocktails, from a classic espresso martini to a Long Island iced tea, we’ve got something for everyone.

Insanely good vodka cocktails to make at home

If you’ve got a bottle of vodka lurking in your drinks cupboard, NOW is the time to grab it and make some amazing vodka drinks.

Sure vodka tonic or a vodka gimlet is great, but we’ll show you how to make even better vodka cocktails.

  • Homemade dirty martini in a cocktail glass with a green olive garnish, and nuts and olive snacks.
  • A cocktail glass full of purple rain drink, with ice cubes and lime wedge garnish, with a lime wheel and wedges around it.
  • A Christmas cocktail lemon drop martini in a cocktail glass with a slice of lemon floating on top, a bottle of limoncello at the back.
  • Passion fruit martini cocktail.

The best cocktails start with vodka

Sometimes the unsung hero of many a cocktail recipe, vodka is an ideal base.

Pair it with club soda, ginger beer, pineapple juice, tomato juice, lime juice, and orange juice – the list goes on!

You’ll soon be making cocktails like a purple rain or a lemon drop martini!

What’s the best vodka to use for cocktails?

Honestly?

The best vodka to use for cocktails is the one you have in the cupboard.

Yes of course there are different qualities of vodka.

Vodka mixed drinks made with Greygoose are going to taste different from those made with store own brand of vodka.

But we’re all about accessibility for everyone.

So don’t worry and use what you have.

What equipment will I need?

Depending on which cocktail you’re making, you’ll need either no equipment or just a little.

A cocktail shaker, a jigger, and a cocktail glass are often all you need.

And if you haven’t got those, then there are always ways around it!

Passion fruit martini recipe

Stylish, elegant and so easy to make. Vanilla vodka and passion fruit liqueur help to make this perfect drink taste so good - go grab your martini glass and get mixing and make one of our favorite vodka drinks!

Dirty martini recipe

Try the ultimate vodka martini! The dirty martini is simple, easy, and takes no prisoners. You'll be sipping on it in just 5 minutes! If you're looking for simple vodka cocktails, then they don't get much simpler than this!

French martini recipe

A fruity classic cocktail, our French martini is so easy to make at home! Vodka, Chambord, and fresh pineapple juice make this the perfect martini!

Long Island iced tea

It really shouldn't work but it does and tastes SO good. Vodka, tequila, rum, gin, triple sec, lemon juice, simple syrup, and cola combine to make an amazing cocktail!

Vodka sunrise recipe

With just 3 ingredients, you'll look like a pro bartender when you serve these delicious vodka sunrise drinks to your friends.

Pornstar martini recipe

This cocktail is one of the UK's most popular cocktails and we can see why. Slightly different from the passion fruit martini, give it a try and see what all the hype is about!

Easy vodka cocktails

Purple rain cocktail recipe

This glamorous drink is the perfect party vodka cocktail, make a pitcher of it, and make it ahead!

Lemon drop martini recipe

Bursting full of lemon flavor with the most delicious sugar rim, you've got to try this delicious vodka cocktail!

Espresso martini

A classic vodka cocktail recipe, we show you how easy it is to make this vodka coffee liqueur cocktail.

Sex on the beach

The perfect party cocktail, we mix vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice and cranberry juice to make a tasty and refreshing cocktail.

Sparkling strawberry vodka lemonade

This screams of summer! Vodka, strawberry liqueur, club soda, and lime juice perfectly combine to make this adult lemonade!

S'mores White Russian Cocktail

Kick back this summer with a S’mores White Russian. It has everything you'd want in a s’mores cocktail: coffee liqueur, marshmallow vodka and graham cracker milk, all garnished with a chocolate drizzle, graham cracker crumbs and toasted marshmallows.

Vodka Watermelon Cocktail

This vodka watermelon cocktail is the perfect summer beverage. This cool and refreshing drink is easy to make with just 3 ingredients.

Summer Peach Tea Cocktail

We’ve paired freshly brewed white tea with a naturally sweetened peach simple syrup, your favorite vodka and an elderflower liqueur. It's the perfect afternoon refreshment.

Greyhound Drink- Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail

A Greyhound drink is a refreshing mix of grapefruit juice and vodka. This version is made with freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice, which makes it even more refreshing.

Homemade Strawberry Vodka Recipe

This homemade strawberry vodka from Urban Cowgirl is an organic, low carb option for sipping on a warm Summer night. Keep a bottle chilled in the freezer for serving to friends and neighbors.

Sugar Free Keto Vodka Lemonade Recipe

For a sugar free cocktail, try this vodka lemonade. It’s sweetened with a sugar alternative but still carries that classic lemonade flavor.

Blue Hawaiian Drink Recipe

Sit back and relax with a refreshing and delicious Blue Hawaiian! This Blue Hawaii drink is super easy to make with vodka and just a few more ingredients and every sip will transport you to someplace tropical.

Fresh Pineapple Mint Moscow Mules

A classic Moscow Mule gets a fruity twist with fresh pineapple purée. This recipe for Fresh Pineapple Mint Moscow Mules is perfect for summer!

Easy Vodka Lemonade Spritzer Cocktail Recipe

Here is a refreshing drink recipe that you will love! This vodka lemonade spritzer is super light and refreshing. It’s made with lemonade vodka and lemonade seltzer water.

Bubblegum Cocktail

This Bubblegum Cocktail is easy to make and SO fun! Just mix bubblegum simple syrup (recipe provided!) with vodka and soda water and you're ready to start sipping the pretty pink drink. It's also easy to make into a mocktail (AKA bubblegum soda) to let kids get in on the fun!

Basil Raspberry Lemonade

Basil Raspberry Lemonade is an easy recipe that's bursting with the summertime flavors of lemonade, fresh raspberries, fragrant basil leaves and a splash of vodka!

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shot

This easy pineapple upside down cake cocktail tastes just like the beloved dessert. Made with just a few simple ingredients. A layered drink your guests will love.

Limoncello and Vodka Cocktail

A refreshing cocktail perfect for summer. Limoncello and Vodka has a delicious blend of citrusy limoncello and a kick of vodka.

Caramel Apple Cider Mule (Caramel Vodka Drink)

This Caramel Apple Cider Mule is a twist on a classic Moscow mule that will take you from summer right into fall. This is the best caramel vodka drink!

Limoncello and Rhubarb Cocktail - Barbs Special Roux

This Limoncello and Rhubarb drink is something special and we are calling it Barb’s Special Roux. Get out your shaker for this new Springtime cocktail favorite!

PINK GRAPEFRUIT VODKA COCKTAILS

A Grapefruit Vodka Cocktail can be a refreshing way to celebrate any fancy occasion in style without causing much fuss on the vodka cocktails.

Cucumber Mint Vodka Refresher

The clean taste of cucumber partnered with the burst of cool flavor from fresh mint in this cucumber mint vodka cocktail will certainly cool you off! An easy cocktail recipe that will quickly become a favorite summertime drink.

Cheesecake Cocktail Recipe (aka Cheesecake Martini)

If you love cheesecakes and mixed drinks this is a must-try. This drink mixes the flavor of cheesecake and a cocktail all rolled into one!

Strawberry Lime Vodka Smash

This summery Strawberry Lime Vodka Smash is the perfect vodka cocktail to sip on a hot day! Sweet, tart, refreshing and easy to make!

Golden Beet and Tomato Bloody Mary

Cheers to the weekend with this nutrient (and vodka) filled Golden Beet and Tomato Bloody Mary. Made with golden beets, yellow heirloom tomatoes, vodka, hot sauce, and all the fixings, these beautiful Bloody Mary’s are delicious, and just what your next brunch party calls for.

Madras Drink (Only 3 Ingredients)

Say “cheers” with this fruity 3-ingredient cocktail featuring orange juice, cranberry juice and vodka.

Halloween Scorpion Venom Punch

Halloween Scorpion Venom is a vibrant and fun drink. An easy cocktail for trick or treating.

Dirty Shirley (Dirty Shirley Temple Cocktail) – A Nerd Cooks

The Dirty Shirley combines nostalgia and grown up fun by adding vodka to a classic vodka Shirley Temple.

Apple Cider Mule

Apple cider and cinnamon bring a warm and cozy twist on a cocktail classic with this Apple Cider Mule. This post has easy instructions for making one drink or a pitcher.

French Pear Martini

This elegant cocktail is simply a mixture of pear vodka, elderflower liquor, and champagne. It's deliciously elegant and can be served any way you like - in martini, cocktail, or wine glasses.

Valencia Vegan White Russian

You’re going to love this twist on a vegan white Russian! Sweet, creamy, and delicious—perfect for parties or a cozy night in!

The Black-Eyed Susan Cocktail

The Black-Eyed Susan is the official drink of the Preakness Stakes horse race, but it's also a delicious summer sipper! Vodka and elderflower liqueur join pineapple, orange and lime juices for a drink that tastes like sunshine.

Blueberry Basil Vodka Lemonade

A bright, refreshing and colorful cocktail, this Blueberry Basil Vodka Lemonade is perfect for the summer and is easy to whip up.

Gilligan's Island Cocktail

Whether you're a fan of the show that inspired its name, or just love sweet tropical cocktails - give this Gilligan's Island Cocktail a try. It's such a fun and fruity summer drink to sip on.

Lemon Drop Cream Soda

When life gives you lemons, skip the lemonade and go straight for Lemon Drop Cream Soda. Add whipped cream vodka to make it a cocktail!

Japanese Iced Tea (Tokyo Tea)

A twist on the classic Long Island Ice Tea. This Tokyo tea is a must for summer.

Cocktail Recipe: Fresh Cranberry Lemon Drop Martini

This fresh cranberry lemon drop martini recipe is a little sweet, a little tart, and such an easy cocktail to make. You’ll make your own simple syrup using cranberries, water, and sugar as the base for this martini recipe.

DILL PICKLE VODKA MARTINI

A martini tastes nothing like a classic martini, but it’s just as fabulous! It’s not dirty like the classic either, but a beautiful almost clear concoction.

Frosty Kumquat Martinis (One of the Best Ways to Use Kumquats!)

Got kumquats? Then make martinis; these are so smooth and delicious you’ll want more than one!

Loquat Vodka Cocktail

Love cocktails? Try this loquat cocktail recipe made with loquat syrup, lemon juice, vodka, and sparkling water. It’s a refreshing summer-y cocktail, great for hot summer days!

Hippie Juice

Hippie Juice uses watermelon vodka, triple sec, coconut rum, and peach schnapps to make a strong, incredibly smooth, sweet, and fruity drink

RASPBERRY RHUBARB ROS� SPRITZ - JustineCelina

A spring-inspired trio of rhubarb, raspberries and honey combine in a scratch-made Honeyed Raspberry Rhubarb Syrup to infuse this effervescent cocktail with seasonal panache, beautifully complimented by sparkling rosé, local craft vodka, soda water, fresh lime juice and a dash of bitters:

Spooky Black Vodka Witches Martini (w/ Chambord)

This Spooky Black Vodka Martini is one of the most fun cocktail recipes I have on my blog! It not only looks cool but it tastes amazing and is super fun to drink!

The Ultimate Champagne Moscow Mule

Combine two amazing things into one great cocktail with this delicious Champagne Moscow Mule. Vodka and Champagne make the ultimate pair in this tasty drink.

Sumac Cranberry Mule 3 Ways

This refreshing Sumac Cranberry Mule recipe is a riff off of the classic Moscow Mule. It incorporates a sumac syrup which has a tart and citrusy flavor in the place of lime juice.

Vodka Sour with Key Lime

Vodka Sour with Key Lime and Thyme is A classy and refreshing vodka cocktail featuring fresh squeezed key lime juice and a homemade thyme simple syrup. This drink highlights the floral and tart flavor of these tiny citrus fruits by pairing them with thyme.

Pink Starburst Shots and Cocktails

Pink Starburst Shots and Cocktails taste just like a pink Starburst! They are made with watermelon puckers, vanilla vodka, and sweet and sour mix.

Classic Cosmopolitan Drink Recipe {4 Ingredients!}

A Cosmopolitan Drink is a classy cocktail with some sweetness and holiday color to it!

Blueberry Sparkle – Keto/Low-Carb Summer Cocktail

Refreshing, easy, and most importantly low in net carbs, Blueberry Sparkle is a delicious summertime drink!

Seahawks Breeze Cocktail

Celebrate the best team in the NFL with a Seahawks Breeze Cocktail. Easy to make and so refreshing, just like the PNW!

Boozy Cherry Limeade

Homemade cherry limeade is such a fun, refreshing summer drink! Full of tart, fresh squeezed lime juice and sweet cherries, the only thing that can make it better is vodka!

Fig Leaf Cocktail

Make this Fig Leaf Cocktail and you will have a unique and elegant cocktail that’s perfect for fall. Fig leaf syrup adds a subtle vanilla and coconut flavor to this craft cocktail that everyone will enjoy.

Birthday Cake Shot

Birthday Cake Shots are perfect for any celebration. Sweet vanilla cream, sprinkles and vodka are sure to impress at any gathering.

Strawberry Rainier Cherry Muddler with Mint and Honey

This Strawberry Rainier Cherry Muddler is a super refreshing cocktail made with fresh cherries, mint, vodka, and honey.

Orange Creamsicle Cocktail Recipe

This Orange Creamsicle cocktail is a delicious summer drink, balanced between hints of vanilla-orange with a touch of alcohol. If you want to treat yourself to a delicious dessert without overwhelming sweet notes, this just might become a new favorite of yours.

Vodka Party Punch {5 Ingredient Fruit Punch}

Vodka Party Punch is a simple fruit punch for parties and celebrations. Easy to make ahead in a large batch and can even be frozen for a slushie cocktail.

Frozen vodka cocktails

Frozen Mudslide Without Ice Cream

This Frozen Mudslide Without Ice Cream is a sweet and creamy cocktail you can sip on for a boozy dessert. All you need are four ingredients and a blender!

Frozen Strawberry Vodka Campari Cocktail

This frozen cocktail combines fresh strawberries with Campari and lemon. It's a delicious drink for summer and a little more sophisticated than your standard slushie cocktail!

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Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Freeze Pops

An alcoholic freeze pop recipe. A three ingredient alcoholic frozen pop with strawberry lemonade vodka. An easy Summer cocktail recipe.

Adult Frozen Watermelon Slushie Recipe

Super tasty watermelon slushie cocktail. It is the perfect summer treat!!

Sour Watermelon Vodka Slush

This unique spring cocktail is made with homemade honeysuckle infused vodka and fresh squeezed lemonade

Dirty martini cocktail drink in a martini glass, with a green olive garnish.
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Long island iced tea

Make this delicious cocktail in just 5 minutes. Using tequila, gin, vodka, rum, and triple sec, this is a cocktail drink that shouldn't work, but it does! Great to enjoy at a summer party, cookout, bachelorette party or pool party.
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Servings1
Calories216
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Author: Jane Chapman
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Utensils

Cocktail shaker set
Cocktail shaker
Cocktail jigger
Jigger
Highball glass

Ingredients

  • Ice cubes
  • ½ oz Vodka
  • ½ oz Tequila
  • ½ oz Golden rum you can also use white rum
  • ½ oz Gin
  • ½ oz Triple Sec
  • ½ oz Lemon juice
  • ½ oz Sugar syrup
  • Splash of cola
  • Optional lemon wedges
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Instructions

  • Add a handful of ice cubes to a cocktail shaker, then add your vodka and tequila
    Ice cubes, ½ oz Vodka, ½ oz Tequila
  • Next, add golden rum (you can use white rum), gin and triple sec
    ½ oz Golden rum, ½ oz Gin, ½ oz Triple Sec
  • Now add fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, secure the lid on your shaker and shake vigorously for approximately 20 seconds
    ½ oz Lemon juice, ½ oz Sugar syrup
  • Strain into a highball glass filled with ice, top up with cola, garnish with a couple of lemon wedges or a lemon slice and add a straw
    Splash of cola
  • Let's get this party started – cheers!

Notes

  • No cocktail shaker?
    Build your Long Island Iced Tea in a glass, but don’t add the ice until just before you add the cola, give it a good mix before adding the ice
  • What type of cola should I use?
    We’ve all got our favorite, so just use whatever you’d normally drink, you’ll only need a splash of cola for your drink
  • Making ahead?
    Mix all the ingredients except the cola, store the mixture in the fridge until you’re ready to drink and then add the cola

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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  1. Kris says

    July 12, 2022 at 8:09 am

    5 stars
    What a fabulous collection! And that Long Island was to die for. 🙂

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      July 12, 2022 at 8:52 am

      We’re so pleased you like them – we love vodka cocktails!

  2. Shilpa says

    July 12, 2022 at 10:43 am

    5 stars
    Love this collection. Bookmarking it. Thank you for putting it together.

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      July 12, 2022 at 1:45 pm

      We’re so pleased that you like the recipes – cheers!

  3. Shelby says

    July 12, 2022 at 12:35 pm

    5 stars
    I am totally working my way through this list and it’s awesome! But I started with the Japanese iced tea and it was the most refreshing thing after a long day!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      July 12, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      You’ll have to tick them off one by one…now THERE’S a challenge!!

  4. Gen says

    July 12, 2022 at 7:55 pm

    5 stars
    Fantastic ideas! I love the variety, especially the recipes including fruit flavors – will have to keep working my way through the list!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      July 13, 2022 at 5:07 am

      We love the fruity vodka cocktails too!

  5. Jennifer says

    July 12, 2022 at 8:22 pm

    5 stars
    I want one of everything – just maybe not all in the same night! I hardly know where to start – I’ll just start at the top! Amazing collection!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      July 13, 2022 at 5:08 am

      That’s a great plan and cheers!

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