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Please any palate with these approachable, fruity vodka cocktails

Pink, fruity, and delicious drinks for a special evening

YoCo Vodka's Sweet Love 2 Photo Credit_ Madelynne Grace of @BitesandBevsMedia
Madelynne Grace of @BitesandBevsMedia

This Valentine’s Day we’re seeing a lot of love for tequila cocktails, but those flavors aren’t to everyone’s tastes. If you prefer something a bit more classic, or if you’re not so used to strongly flavored spirits, then you can always turn to the bar standby of vodka. Vodka’s great strength as a mixer is its ability to blend with almost any flavor, and if you choose a good quality brand then you won’t be faced with harshness or strange off tastes. Instead, a good vodka should add a clean flavor, a nice smooth mouthfeel, and just enough of a spirit kick to add some flair to your drinks.

In the spirit of loving vodka, we have a couple of romantic recipes from YoCo vodka that are pretty, fruity, and easy to drink. If you’re looking for a casual, easy to sip drink that still has some special magic for yourself and a loved one, then these are the ideal choice. After all, who doesn’t love flavors of blackberry, strawberry, and pomegranate?

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YoCo Vodka’s “Love In This Club”

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Madelynne Grace of @BitesandBevsMedia

Ingredients:

  • 1 & ½ oz YoCo Vodka
  • ¼ oz St Germain
  • ¼ oz Blackberry Syrup
  • 1 oz Sour Mix
  • 1 tsp Diced Strawberries

Method:

Build on ice, shake, and top with soda water

YoCo Vodka’s “Sweet Love”

YoCo Vodka's Sweet Love 3 Photo Credit_ Madelynne Grace of @BitesandBevsMedia
Madelynne Grace of @BitesandBevsMedia

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz YoCo Vodka
  • 1 oz Pomegranate or Cranberry Juice
  • Champagne to top
  • Garnish – skewered raspberries

Method:

Combine YoCo Vodka and Pomegranate or Cranberry Juice in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a coupe glass. Top with Champagne and add garnish of raspberries.

Georgina Torbet
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