4 Delicious Vodka-Based Cocktails to Try in 2024

Alright, party people and aspiring mixologists, brace your taste buds, because 2024 has dropped some delectable vodka-based concoctions that are about to jazz up your home bar game. Forget dry January, that’s gone, strap in for ‘Tasty Vodka Treats’. Now, for the momentarily uninitiated, vodka has long been the chameleon of spirits, able to seamlessly blend into a multitude of drink scenarios with finesse and so little olfactory pretence, you might as well call it the James Bond of your liquor cabinet. You might seek Absolut or vodka specials.

But enough about the spirit itself, let’s get to the main event: 4 cocktails that are promising to be the hit-makers of 2024.

Cocktail 1: The Sparkling Glacier

This frosty delicacy is as cool as it sounds. Mixologists are saying you can expect a serene, iceberg-blue hue—that alone should cool you down, right? Subtle sweet notes blend with the clear bite of vodka, creating a refreshing profile that’s as invigorating as a crisp morning in Sydney.

Recipe

• 2 oz (60 ml) Vodka
• 1 oz (30 ml) Blue Curaçao
• 4 oz (120 ml) Sparkling Water
• Ice

Method

1. Fill a glass with ice
2. Pour in the vodka and Blue Curaçao
3. Top it off with sparkling water
4. Stir gently and garnish with an orange slice or a frozen raspberry

Cocktail 2: The Zesty Whiteout

This one’s for the bold; a cocktail that brings zest to the zamboni, if you will. Fresh lemon merges with vodka’s purity to create an alabaster masterpiece. This one’s become a staple for Aussies who want to keep it tangy and sophisticated.

Recipe

• 2 oz (60 ml) Vodka
• 1 oz (30 ml) Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 tsp Simple Syrup
• Lemon Peel
• Ice

Method

1. In a shaker, combine the vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup
2. Add ice and shake until well chilled
3. Strain into a martini glass
4. Garnish with a twist of lemon

Cocktail 3: The Berry Breeze

For those of us who like to wade in the sweeter side of life, The Berry Breeze uses a medley of crushed berries to tango with the vodka, creating a magenta monsoon of sweetness that’s as delightful as it looks.

Recipe

• 2 oz (60 ml) Vodka
• 1 oz (30 ml) Mixed Berry Puree
• 2 oz (60 ml) Lemon-Lime Soda
• Fresh Berries for Garnish
• Ice

Method

1. Muddle mixed berries in the bottom of a glass
2. Add vodka and stir
3. Add ice and top with lemon-lime soda
4. Stir gently and garnish with fresh berries

Cocktail 4: The Frosted Chai

Vodka and chai may seem like two worlds that have no business merging, but trust us when we say this is a match made in mixology heaven. Indian spices mingle with vodka’s neutrality for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Recipe

• 2 oz (60 ml) Vodka
• 1 oz (30 ml) Chai Syrup
• 1 oz (30 ml) Heavy Cream
• Cinnamon Stick for Garnish
• Ice

Method

1. In a shaker, combine the vodka and chai syrup
2. Add ice and shake until well chilled
3. Strain into a glass filled with ice
4. Float heavy cream on top
5. Garnish with a cinnamon stick