Increase a toast to one in every of America’s hottest liquors this October 4th! Vodka has change into the spine of the spirits trade, in response to the Distilled Spirits Council of the USA.
In honor of the boozy event, we’ve rounded up 12 vodka libations so that you can combine up this Nationwide Vodka Day! Try the total recipes beneath.
James Bond Sort Beat
Damaged Shaker, Freehand Chicago
“Impressed by Bond himself, this sultry sip is harmoniously Infused with Gray Goose Vodka, Manzanilla Sherry, Cointreau, Lizzy-Spice bitters and easy syrup; served shaken not stirred.” – Travis Pentecost, Meals & Beverage Director at Damaged Shaker Chicago
Substances:
- 10 oz Gray Goose Vodka
- 1 oz Manzanilla Sherry
- 0.5 oz Cointreau
- 0.25 oz easy syrup
- Lizzy-Spice bitters (25g cinchona, 10g juniper, 5g black cardamom, 10g coriander, 5g black pepper, 20g grapefruit peel & 200g gem clear)
Preparation: Mix all elements and stir. Serve in a calming coupe glass, and garnish with a lemon peel.
Lemme Baiju A Drink
Damaged Shaker, Freehand Chicago
“Infused with Absolut Vodka, Ming River Baiju, Cherry-Rose Tea Cordial, lime and Elderflower Tonic, this tantalizing sip fantastically blends the traditional style of Ming River spirits with the candy, refined notes of cherry-rose tea and elderflower tonic, creating a pleasant symphony for the style buds.” – Travis Pentecost, Meals & Beverage Director at Damaged Shaker Chicago
Substances:
- 1.5 oz Absolut Vodka
- 0.5 oz Ming River Baiju
- 0.75 oz Cherry-Rose Tea Cordial
- 0.5 oz lime juice
- Elderflower Tonic, to prime
Preparation: Mix all elements in a shaker, shake with crushed ice, serve in a collins glass and garnish with sage and edible pansy
Lychee Mendoza
MATADOR BAR at The Miami Seashore EDITION
“Named after it’s origin of discovery, Mendoza, this scrumptious twist on a traditional sip is fantastically blended with recent lychee juice, lychee liquor and Reyka Vodka, paying homage to the previous, excessive fiving the longer term and satisfying each style bud.” – Christopher Galdamez, Lead Bartender at MATADOR BAR
Substances:
- 2 oz Reyka Vodka
- 1.5 oz recent lychee juice
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 0.75 oz lychee syrup
- 0.25 oz easy syrup
Preparation: Mix vodka, lychee juice and lemon juice in a shaker, shake with ice, pressure, serve in a calming glass and garnish with an orchid flower.
Mr. C Cocktail
Mr. C Miami – Coconut Grove
“Impressed by heat evenings on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, the Mr. C Cocktail is lovingly crafted with vodka, Mr. C Prosecco, mandarin juice and recent lemon juice, making a zesty but refreshing libation, finest loved with closest family and friends.” – Daniel Velez, Head Bartender at Mr. C Miami – Coconut Grove
Substances:
- 2 oz Absolut Vodka
- 2 oz Mr. C Prosecco
- 2 oz mandarin juice & recent lemon juice (1 oz every)
Preparation: In a cocktail shaker, mix the Mandarin Juice, vodka, Prosecco and lemon juice with ice. Shake calmly and pour right into a rocks glass or pressure right into a flute. Prime with extra Prosecco to make it additional bubbly.
Cucumber Martini
MARKET at The Miami Seashore EDITION
“Crisp and invigorating, this refreshing elixir immaculately marries the coolness of cucumber with the refreshing breeze of mint, making a symphony of pure refreshment in each glass.” – Bryan Velez, Mixologist MARKET at EDITION
Substances:
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 0.5 oz easy syrup
- 2 mint leaves
- 3 cucumber slices
Preparation: Muddle the cucumber slices, mint leaves, lemon juice, and easy syrup collectively. Add vodka, shake, and pressure right into a martini glass. Garnish with skewed cucumber ribbon.
Azul
Baia Seashore Membership at Mondrian South Seashore
“Impressed by the glistening waters of Biscayne Bay, the Azul at Baia Seashore Membership is harmoniously infused with Ketel One Botanicals Peach & Orange Blossom, St. Germain, White Wine and Ketel One Spritzer – vibrant, fruity and refreshing, good for a heat Miami night time.” – Frank Petitto, Director of Meals and Beverage at Mondrian South Seashore
Substances:
- 1 oz Ketel One Peach & Orange
- 0.5 oz St. Germain
- 0.5 oz Blue Curacao
- 1.5 oz White Wine
- 0.5 oz Ketel One Spritzer Peach & Orange
- 0.75 oz lychee juice
Preparation: Place lychee juice and fruit within the 18 oz cocktail shaker, add Ketel One Peach & Orange, St. Germain, Blue Curacao, and white wine. Proceed so as to add rock ice, Ketel one spritzer and stir. Add the remainder of the fruit. Pour on Wine glass and garnish with orange wheel and lychee.
Tropical Storm
Damaged Shaker, Freehand Miami
“Immerse your self within the citrusy flavors of the Tropical Storm at Damaged Shaker, that includes citrusy flavors of orange, pineapple, and lemon this sip is nice, robust, and zesty, good for a sizzling Miami day.” – Jose Perez-Roura, Property Bar Supervisor, Damaged Shaker Miami
Substances:
- 1.5 oz Absolut Vodka
- 0.5 oz Velvet Falernum
- 0.5 oz Martini & Rossi Fiero
- 0.25 oz easy syrup
- 0.75 oz pineapple juice
- 0.75 oz lemon juice
Preparation: Add all elements right into a cocktail shaker, add ice, shake and pressure right into a Collins glass. Add crushed ice and prime with Peychaud’s Bitters. Garnish with a mint sprig and marigold flower.
Island Avenue
Monterrey Bar, The Customary Spa – Miami Seashore
“Introducing ‘Island Avenue,’ the embodiment of timeless class and Miami Seashore spirit. Solely at Monterrey Bar, this elegant, super-sexy vodka cocktail ignites your senses with Belvedere Vodka, Dolin Blanc, a tantalizing blueberry-ginger cordial, recent mint, and the essence of coconut water. Crafted for Miami Seashore locals, it’s a tropical rendezvous in a classic speakeasy, the place nice flavors await.” – Ernesto Breijo, Meals & Beverage Basic Supervisor
Substances:
- 1 oz Belvedere Vodka
- 1 oz dolin blanc
- 0.75 blueberry ginger syrup
- 1.5 oz coconut water
- 0.75 oz lemon
- mint leaves
Preparation: Shaken and strained, served over crushed ice in a Collins glass, with a mint sprig, and topped with an ice shell crammed with frozen blueberries.
Sunset Cosmo
Monterrey Bar, The Customary Spa – Miami Seashore
“Elevate your night at Monterrey Bar with the ‘Sunset Cosmo.’ This elegant, horny vodka cocktail is a contemporary twist on a traditional, that includes Ketel One Citron Vodka, Cointreau, acidified white cranberry, and a contact of lemon bitters. Served in a timeless coupe glass and garnished with cranberry frozen ice spheres, it’s a classy libation that redefines your expectations. As an added contact, uncover the celebs with a customized zodiac card based mostly in your signal—a cocktail expertise in contrast to every other, made for individuals who search greatness with each sip.” – Ernesto Breijo, Meals & Beverage Basic Supervisor
Substances:
- 1 oz Kettle One Citron
- 0.5 oz Cointreau
- 1 oz white cranberry juice
- 0.25 oz Supasawa
- 0.25 oz easy syrup
Preparation: Shaken and strained right into a martini glass. Topped with frozen cranberry balls created from 50% cranberry 50% water.
Waterfront Mule
Lido Bayside Grill, The Customary Spa, Miami Seashore
“Expertise Miami’s magic from the water’s edge with the ‘Waterfront Mule.’ Crafted with vodka, Cocchi Americano, shaken with cold-pressed lime and recent ginger, and topped with a float of butterfly pea tea, this traditional riff on a cocktail is greater than only a drink; it’s an invite to savor the town’s skyline. Discovered solely at Lido Bayside, it’s a ravishing libation the place class meets stability, making each sip a picturesque reminiscence.” – Ernesto Breijo, Meals & Beverage Basic Supervisor
Substances:
- 1.5 oz Vodka
- 0.5 oz Lime
- 0.25 oz Agave
- 0.25 oz recent juiced ginger
Preparation: Shaken and double strained over ice in a Collins glass. Topped with butterfly pea vine tea. Garnish with mint and lime.
Lotus Flower Cocktail
“Impressed by the purity and class of the plant for which it’s named, the Lotus Flower cocktail masters the thought of straightforward but elegant. A harmonious symphony of Gray Goose Vodka, raspberries, mint, lemon, and soda retains the cocktail refined however stuffed with taste.” – Ricardo Schargel, Lead Bartender
Substances:
- 4 mint leaves
- 2 barspoons raspberry puree
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 oz easy syrup
- 1.5 oz lemongrass & blackberry Belvedere Vodka
Preparation: Muddle mint in shaker, mix all elements in shaker, shake and pressure right into a rocks glass over ice, garnish with mint sprig and a couple of skewered raspberries.
Tomatini
“Our group lovingly refers back to the Tomatini as LPM in a Glass, based mostly on Ketel One Vodka. The Tomatini combines freshly muddled Campari Tomatoes with a pinch of salt and pepper, a 3-year-old white balsamic vinegar, and a splash of straightforward syrup for stability, garnished with salt and pepper dipped cherry tomato and theatrically cracked black pepper! The Tomatini is a lightweight, aromatic and savory Martini that can transport our friends to the French Riviera with only one sip.” – Barna Jeremias, Bar Supervisor of LPM Miami
Substances:
- 80-100 grams of Campari Tomato
- pinch of salt & pepper
- 1.75 oz Ketel One Vodka
- 1/3 oz Pensato White Balsamic 3 Yr Outdated
- 2 tbsp easy syrup
Preparation: Muddle all of the elements in a shaker, shake effectively, and double pressure right into a Martini Glass, garnish with a cherry tomato half dipped in salt & pepper and place on the rim of the glass. Topped with recent cracked pepper.
