Vodka - probably the most famous transparent spirit that has won the hearts of many for being one of the most versatile alcohols that can be mixed into almost any cocktail. If you intend to make good use of your bar setup at home during this period of heightened alert in Singapore, why not order a few bottles of vodka online and take this time to explore and drink the many renditions of vodka cocktails?
1. Bloody Mary
The Bloody Mary is a classic cocktail, best known for its ability to help relieve hangovers (yes, with vodka) after a night of partying. The original recipe is said to have contained these seven ingredients: vodka, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, celery salt, Tabasco and lemon juice. But as with most classic cocktails, the modern-day version of a Bloody Mary has now been altered many times over.
If you are in need of a hangover remedy and can muster up the energy to prepare a cocktail, give the classic Bloody Mary a shot.
Ingredients:
- Celery salt
- 1 lemon wedge
- 1 lime wedge
- 50ml vodka
- 120ml tomato juice
- 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
- 2 dashes Tabasco sauce
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 1 pinch smoked paprika
- Parsley sprig, green olives, lime wedge and celery stalk for garnish
Directions:
Pour some celery salt onto a small plate, then rub the juicy side of the lemon and lime along the lip of a pint glass. Roll the outer edge of the glass in celery salt until fully coated before filling the glass with ice. Squeeze the lemon and lime into a shaker and drop them in. Add vodka, tomato juice, horseradish, Tabasco, Worcestershire, black pepper, paprika, and a pinch of salary salt with ice, then shake gently. Strain liquids into the pint glass and garnish.
2. Vodka Martini
Craving for something crisp, clean and classy? Give the Vodka Martini a shot! This unbelievably simple cocktail is a stiff one, perfect for post-dinner drinks on Saturday nights with some good music playing in the background.
Ingredients:
- 60 ml vodka
- 15 ml dry vermouth
- 2 dashes bitters (optional)
- Lemon twist or olives for garnish
Directions:
Simply gather all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well for 30 seconds or more, then strain liquids into a martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist or olives.
3. Cosmopolitan
The Cosmopolitan tastes good and looks good. Brightly coloured in pink, this cocktail tastes fruity from the cranberry and lime juices in the mix. A simple pleasure you must have on a hot afternoon.
Ingredients:
- 75ml vodka
- 30ml Cointreau
- 15ml cranberry juice
- Orange peel for garnish
Directions:
Pour all liquids into a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice. Shake the ingredients well and strain them into a nice cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange peel before serving.
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When it comes to drinking vodka, the simplest way would be to mix it with fuss-free mixers such as cranberry juice, orange juice (screwdriver cocktail) or even a can of coke. With vodka’s strong tasting characteristics, you will definitely be able to enjoy its alcoholic kick despite the sweet mixers.
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