What Are Good Vodka Drinks?

Since vodka is a great "base" liquor for drinks, the experimentation for using it in cocktails is practically endless. For some, the ultimate vodka drink is a straight shooter of top-shelf grade vodka, such as Van Gogh, chilled over ice.

Flavored Vodka

  • Adding a flavored vodka like Stolichnaya Blueberry or Smirnoff Vanilla to a glass of seltzer over ice is a light and refreshing drink.

Red Death

  • Red Death (also known as a Red Devil) is a sweet punch that contains lime juice, vodka, Southern Comfort, sloe gin, Amaretto, triple sec and orange juice.

Cosmopolitans

  • The Cosmopolitan---aka the "Cosmo"---was popularized by the TV series "Sex and the City." It's a blend of vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice and a splash of lime juice.

Body Bag

  • Champagne, vodka and sour mix are the powerful combination that give this drink its name.

Vampire

  • One version of the Vampire is to chill 1 oz. of vodka and 1/2 oz. of Chambord (a black raspberry liqueur) over ice, then to add cranberry juice for a rich, fruity drink.

Butt Naked

  • For those who like a caffeine jolt with their drink, add 1 oz. of vodka to a tall glass of Mountain Dew soda.