When it comes to flavors for spring, you might think of something soft and floral or something sparkling and light. But there’s a place for drinks with a little twist of sharpness too, making use of ingredients like grapefruit, ginger, or bitters. That’s especially true when you’re looking for vodka cocktails, as vodka drinks can sometimes be a bit conservative. A simple screwdriver or a quick vodka and coke have their place, but I think we can do better.
Two suggestions for bright, tangy vodka cocktails come from the renowned brand Ketel One. As well as a classic vodka sour, making use of the always pleasing combination of lemon juice and honey syrup, and adding a touch of depth and interest by a plentiful helpful of
Salty Rose
Recipe by Ketel One Botanical
Ingredients:
- 1.5 Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit & Rose
- 1.5 tbsp Lime
- .5 tbsp Grapefruit Juice
- 1 oz Crème De Pamplemousse
Method:
Combine, shake and pour into a wine glass. Served over ice with a salted rim and grapefruit quarter.
Vodka Sour
Recipe by Ketel One Vodka
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Ketel One Vodka
- 1.5 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp Honey syrup
- 3 Dashes of angostura bitters
- Garnish with a lemon slice and cherry on stick
Method:
Shake ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass. Garnish with lemon slice and cherry on stick.
