Vodka Recipe
Deep Eddy Grapefruit, Deep Eddy Lemon, Deep Eddy Orange, Deep Eddy Cranberry, Pearl Blueberry, Pearl Cucumber, Pearl Grape, Pearl Peach, Pearl Vanilla, Fuzzy’s Vodka, Three Olives Grape, Three Olives Cherry, Three Olives Raspberry, Skyy Strawberry, Ketel One Peach & Orange Blossom, Tito’s Handmade Vodka
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Ingredients
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Bottles (flavored vodkas) — choose one or more
Mixers & garnishes (per cocktail)
Bar tools (not consumed)
Method
Single-serve flavored vodka highball (base recipe)
Measure
Choose one flavored vodka from the bottle list (or mix two complementary flavors). Measure 1.5 oz (1.5 standard jigger) of the chosen vodka into a jigger.
Prepare glass
Fill a highball glass with ice (about 1 cup). If you prefer chilled glassware, pre-chill the glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes.
Combine
Pour the measured 1.5 oz flavored vodka over the ice.
Add mixer
Top with 4–5 oz club soda or lemon-lime soda for a light, effervescent drink. For a fruitier option, top with 4 oz cranberry juice (for cranberry or vodka blends) or 3 oz club soda plus 2 oz soda. Adjust to taste.
Sweeten (optional)
If the flavored vodka is tart and you prefer a sweeter drink, add 1/4 tablespoon simple syrup and stir gently to dissolve.
Garnish & finish
Garnish with an appropriate fruit or herb: grapefruit wheel for Deep Eddy Grapefruit, lemon wedge for Deep Eddy Lemon, cucumber slice for Pearl Cucumber, fresh berries for Pearl Blueberry or SKYY Strawberry, peach slice for Pearl Peach or Ketel One Peach & Orange Blossom, or a cherry for Three Olives Cherry. Squeeze citrus garnish lightly over the drink if desired.
Simple shaken cocktail (fruitier, 1 cocktail)
Measure
In a shaker, add 2 oz flavored vodka (pick a pronounced flavor: SKYY Strawberry, Three Olives Raspberry, or Deep Eddy Orange), 0.5 oz fresh citrus juice (lemon or lime), and 0.25 oz simple syrup if desired for balance.
Add ice
Fill the shaker with ice until three-quarters full.
Shake
Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch.
Strain
Double-strain into a chilled coupe or a rocks glass filled with fresh ice (use a fine strainer if you used fresh fruit).
Top (optional)
Top with a splash (about 0.5–1 oz) of club soda for light effervescence if desired.
Garnish
Garnish according to the vodka flavor (see garnish suggestions above) and serve immediately.
Pitcher for parties (about 8 servings)
Combine base
In a large pitcher, combine 12 oz (8 x 1.5 oz) of flavored vodka or a mix of two complementary vodkas (for example, 6 oz Deep Eddy Cranberry + 6 oz Three Olives Raspberry).
Add mixers
Add 32–40 oz cold club soda or lemon-lime soda (about 4–5 oz per serving). For a fruitier pitcher, replace up to half the soda with iced cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, or a light tea.
Adjust sweetness & chill
Taste and add up to 1.5 tbs simple syrup if needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve, or add a large block of ice to keep it chilled without diluting quickly.
Serve
Serve over ice in highball glasses and garnish each with appropriate fruit slices or a sprig of mint.