Top 10 Vodka based cocktails

Top 10 Vodka Based Cocktails with there History and recipe.

The Timeless Cocktails are always been there to please the human needs and improve their taste. Among diffferent cocktails this classic cocktails always makes their way in any fine restaurants or Bar. 

Today we will go through some classic Vodka Based cocktails with its history.

1. Cosmopolitan

History:

The Cosmopolitan was created in the 1980s by Toby Cecchini, a bartender at the Odeon in New York City.

Recipe:

- 1.5 oz vodka

- 0.75 oz triple sec

- 0.75 oz cranberry juice

- 0.75 oz lime juice

- Lime wheel, for garnish

Combine vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice in a shaker. Shake and strain into a martini glass.

2. Bloody Mary

History:

The Bloody Mary was created in the 1930s by Fernand Petiot, a bartender at King Cole Bar in New York City.

Recipe:

- 1.5 oz vodka

- 1 oz tomato juice

- 0.5 oz lemon juice

- 0.25 oz grenadine

- 1 dash hot sauce

- Salt and pepper, to taste

- Celery stalk, for garnish

Combine vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, grenadine, and hot sauce in a shaker. Shake and strain into a highball glass.

 3. Moscow Mule

History:

The Moscow Mule was created in the 1940s by Wes Price, a bartender at the Cock 'n' Bull in Los Angeles.

Recipe:

- 1.5 oz vodka

- 4 oz ginger beer

- Juice of 1 lime

- Ice

- Lime wheel, for garnish

Combine vodka and ginger beer in a copper mug. Squeeze in lime juice and add ice.

4. Sex on the Beach

History:

The Sex on the Beach was created in the 1980s by Ted Pizio, a bartender at Confetti's in Florida.

Recipe:

- 1.5 oz vodka

- 1 oz peach schnapps

- 1 oz orange juice

- 1 oz cranberry juice

- Splash of grenadine

- Orange slice, for garnish

Combine vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice in a shaker. Shake and strain into a highball glass.

5. Vodka Martini or Vodkatini

History:

The Vodka Martini was created in the 1950s as a variation of the classic Gin Martini.

Recipe:

- 2 oz vodka

- 0.5 oz dry vermouth

- Green olive, for garnish

Combine vodka and vermouth in a mixing glass. Stir and strain into a chilled martini glass.

6. Vodka Tonic

History:

The Vodka Tonic has its roots in the classic Gin and Tonic, which was created in the 19th century by British colonial officers in India.

Recipe:

- 1.5 oz vodka

- 4 oz tonic water

- Lime wedge, for garnish

Combine vodka and tonic water in a highball glass filled with ice. Squeeze in lime juice.

 7. Kamikaze

History:

The Kamikaze was created in the 1970s by a bartender at the Kamikaze nightclub in New York City.

Recipe:

- 1.5 oz vodka

- 0.5 oz triple sec

- 0.5 oz lime juice

- Lime wheel, for garnish

Combine vodka, triple sec, and lime juice in a shaker. Shake and strain into a shot glass.

8. Black Russian

History:

The Black Russian was created in the 1940s by Gustave Tops, a bartender at the Hotel Metropole in Brussels.

Recipe:

- 1.5 oz vodka

- 0.5 oz coffee liqueur

- Coffee beans, for garnish

Combine vodka and coffee liqueur in a mixing glass. Stir and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

9. White Russian

History:

The White Russian was created in the 1960s as a variation of the Black Russian.

Recipe:

- 1.5 oz vodka

- 0.5 oz coffee liqueur

- 0.5 oz cream

- Coffee beans, for garnish

Combine vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream in a shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

10. Caipiroska

History:

The Caipiroska was created in the 1990s as a variation of the classic Caipirinha cocktail from Brazil.

Recipe:

- 1.5 oz vodka

- Juice of 1 lime

- 1 tablespoon sugar

- Crushed ice

- Lime wedges, for garnish

Muddle lime juice and sugar in a rocks glass. Add vodka and crushed ice