Hey, Reader!
I'm always up for a celebration, how about you? Later this week is National Vodka Day (on October 4 to be exact), which definitely deserves a drink to celebrate.
Vodka can get a bad rap, but I think a lot of that stems from the cheap options from our college days. If the thought of it makes you queasy, it might be because lower quality brands often have that rubbing alcohol aftertaste, and I don't blame you for hating that.
Once you pick up a better bottle, you'll find that vodka is a wonderful clean spirit that works its magic in tons of cocktail recipes. It's essentially a blank canvas that has tons of room for creativity. If you need recommendations, I'm happy to share my favorites, but your favorite brand will work too.
Here are some of the most iconic vodka cocktails that are worth having in your home bartending repertoire:
- It's all in a name, and the name of this cocktail gives you your ingredient list.
- The best brunches have this savory sip on the menu.
- I love the versatility of this iconic cocktail, but the OG version is always a favorite.
- Brighten up any bash with a bright and zesty classic.
- If you're still learning to love gin, you'll be happy to find that this version of a classic sip uses vodka instead.
- βThis drink goes by many names, but does not need many ingredients.
- It doesn't get better than a crushable citrus sipper that's bright in both color and flavor.
- This coffee cocktail has taken over menus everywhere β and for good reason!
- Keep it simple with this two-ingredient drink that's the perfect blend of sweet and sour.
- It's hard to find a pink drink more famous than this one!
If you need even more inspiration, these vodka drinks are here to help.
Cheers!
βSusannah
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