A Moscow mule is a vodka-based cocktail made with lime juice and ginger beer. Though the drink is associated with Russia (for obvious reasons), it's actually an American invention that dates back to the 1940s. Moscow mules are served in copper mugs because the cold metal insulates the liquid inside, keeping the cocktail cool and refreshing. Want to learn how to make vodka? In this guide, we teach how to distill your own homemade vodka using potato mash. Directions. 1 Divide ice between 4 glasses. Add vodka and orange juice to a pitcher and stir. Pour over ice. Alternatively, instead of using a pitcher, divide the vodka and orange juice between 4 glasses — Each glass should have 2 ounces of vodka and about 3 ounces of orange juice. 2 Stir well then place a few orange wedges into the middle of Pitcher (6 drinks) To a blender, add the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and a few mint leaves. Blend until smooth. Pour into a large pitcher and add the vodka. Stir well to combine. What do you need to make a vodka sunrise? The nice thing about this cocktail is that you probably have the ingredients on hand. Vodka, orange juice and grenadine are all you need with an optional garnish of pineapple on the glass at the end. 45 ml (1 1/2 oz.) vodka. 150 ml (5 oz.) orange juice. 15 ml (1/2 oz.) grenadine syrup. Ice cubes Though a seemingly basic, two-part cocktail, the Black Russian still follows a well-established cocktail flavor template: spirit, sweet, and bitters. In the drink, the spirit is of course vodka, while coffee liqueur pulls double duty as both the sweetening and bittering agent, albeit with an emphasis on the former. 2 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka Buy It 2 oz ginger ale. 1 oz grape juice. 1/4 oz lime juice. Ingredients for the group (serves 10-15) 44 oz Tito's Handmade Vodka Buy now! 44 oz ginger ale. 20 oz grape juice. 6 oz lime juice 5. Strawberry-Basil Vodka Cocktail. The Strawberry-Basil Vodka Cocktail is a delicious and refreshing fruity cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. Made with fresh muddled strawberries, basil leaves, and a little lemon juice, this cocktail is a great mix of sweet and herbaceous flavors. Make a vodka gimlet without sugar or simple syrup and use agave syrup instead. Make a flavored simple syrup for this cocktail (mint, rosemary, cardamom pods, fresh ginger, peppercorns, lime peels) Add a ¼ to ½ ounce of St. Germain for a floral note. If you like your cocktails salty, drop a few green olives in the martini glass. 18. Vodka Soda. The Vodka Soda is a simple, sugar-free cocktail made with high-quality vodka, club soda, and a splash of citrus juice. It's a refreshing and versatile drink that's perfect for any occasion. With its low sugar content, it's a healthier option than many other cocktails. 2QGVP.