What better way to kick off the end of the work week than with an ultra unique cocktail to set you down the perfect path of weekend vibes? Friday, October 4th, is officially (and coincidentally) National Vodka Day.
Whether you’re in the mood for something punchy, something refreshing, something sweet or something savory, HOLA! USA has got you covered. We’ve compiled a unique list of beverages that will definitely get your Friday night going. Ura (aka cheers)!
Pepinos Pistol by Grey Goose
Yields: one serving
Ingredients:
45 ml Patron Silver
15 ml Grey Goose La Poire
30 ml Apple Juice
15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
15 ml Simple Syrup
Preparations:
Shake and strain into a rocks glass.
Garnish with a slice of cucumber.
Vesper Martini by Grey Goose
Yields: one serving
Ingredients:
25 ml Grey Goose vodka
75 ml Bombay Sapphire gin
15 ml Kina Lillet
Preparations:
Stir and strain into a well-chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a twist of lemon.
East 8 by Grey Goose
Yields: one serving
Ingredients:
45 ml Grey Goose
30 ml Pineapple Juice
15 ml Aperol 15 ml Fresh Lime Juice
15 ml Simple Syrup
7.5 ml Passion Fruit Syrup
Preparations:
Stir all ingredients together.
Garnish with Pineapple and a Lime Wedge
Baby Bison from Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co. - Miami, FL
Yields: one serving
Ingredients:
1.5 oz. of vodka (Sweet Liberty recommends Zu Vodka Bison grass vodka)
1.5 oz. apple juice
0.5 oz. fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz. Aperol Cinnamon Stick (for garnish)
Preparations:
Shake all ingredients together with ice in a shaker.
Strain into a chilled glass.
Optional: garnish with cinnamon stick.
The ‘Gulab’ cocktail from Byblos Miami - Miami, FL
Yields: one serving
Ingredients:
.75 oz Pomegranate Syrup
.75 oz. Lemon Juice
1.5 oz. Vodka
Preparations:
Add all the ingredients to a shaker.
Fill with ice. Shake, & strain into a glass.
If you want to get fancy: garnish drink with 4-6 Rose petals and a spritz of lemon zest.
Strawberry Moon from Bar Bevy - Miami, FL
Yields: one serving
Ingredients:
60 ml Tito’s Vodka infused with black peppercorn (infuse 18g of peppercorns for 24 hrs in one bottle of vodka)
45 ml strawberry puree
45 ml apple juice 30 ml lemon juice
30 ml honey water (honey + water 3:1)
Fresh basil
Preparations:
Muddle the basil, add the other ingredients to the shaker.
Shake, strain and serve in a glass of your choice.
Garnish with a fresh strawberry.
Makoto Mule from Makoto - Miami, FL
Yields: one serving
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Reyka Vodka
.5 oz Ginger Syrup .75 oz lemon juice
.5 oz simple syrup Mint Cucumber
Preparations:
In a short tin, add the cucumber and mint.
Muddle.
Combine remaining ingredients and add ice.
Shake and strain into a collins glass.
Garnish with cucumber ribbon.
Fifth & Lavender from American Social Bar & Kitchen - Miami, FL
Yields: one serving
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Tito’s Vodka
0.75 oz lavender syrup
0.75 oz lychee syrup 1.5 oz fresh lemon juice
1 oz Q Club Soda
Preparations:
Combine ingredients in a shaker, shake and strain in glass of choice.
Garnish with a lavender sprig and lemon wheel.
Calle Ocho from S Bar at SLS LUX Brickell - Miami, FL
Yields: one serving
Ingredients:
1.5oz Ketel One Vodka
.5oz St George NOLA Coffee Liqueur
.5oz Vanilla Bean Syrup
1oz Espresso
Preparations:
Combine ingredients in a shaker tin and shake vigorously.
Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with 3 espresso beans.
Berry Merry from Mandrake Miami - Miami, FL
Yields: one serving
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Belvedere Vodka
.5 oz Chambord .5 oz Hibiscus Syrup
.5 oz Lime Juice Splash Of Ginger Beer
Garnish: 2 Skewered Raspberries/Mint Sprig
Preparations:
Stir all ingredients together.
Top with Ginger Beer, Raspberries and Mint Sprig.
Fresa Bandito by SVEDKA
Yields: one serving
Ingredients:
2 Parts Svedka Rosé
1 Part Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Whole Berry Strawberry
0.5 Parts Simple Syrup
3 Sprigs Cilantro
Splash Club Soda
Preparations:
Muddle all ingredients except soda water in a shaker tin.
Add ice. Strain into a Collins glass over ice.
Top with soda.
Garnish with another strawberry and cilantro sprigs.
Centurion Martini by SVEDKA
Yields: one serving
Ingredients:
2 1/2 parts Svedka 100 Proof
1/2 part Dry Vermouth
(optional) dash Aromatic Orange Bitters
Preparations:
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir or shake until cold.
Pour into a chilled Martini glass.
Garnish with olives.
Spiked Spa Water by SVEDKA
Yields: one serving
Ingredients:
1 1/2 parts Svedka Cucumber Lime
3/4 part Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 part Orange Curaçao
Bitters
Preparations:
Combine all ingredients, except bitters, in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake and strain over fresh ice into a sugar-rimmed tall glass.
Garnish with cucumber slices and a float of bitters.
Blood Orange Sangria by Grey Goose
Yields: one serving
Ingredients:
35 ml Grey Goose vodka
20 ml Pinot Noir 20 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
125 ml Fresh Pomegranate Juice
20 ml Fresh Blood Orange Juice 10 ml Crème De Mure
3 Orange Wedges
3 Lemon Wheels
1 Pinch of Powdered Clove
Preparations:
Add spirits and other ingredients in a wine glass over crushed ice.
Stir well and garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds and a slice of blood orange.
Strawberry Wine from SAAM at SLS Brickell - Miami, FL
Yields: one serving
Ingredients:
1.5oz Belvedere Vodka
1oz Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc
.5oz St Germain .5oz simple syrup
.75oz lemon juice
2 dash barkeep fennel bitters
2 strawberries muddled
Preparations:
Add strawberries to tin and muddle.
Combine all other ingredients and shake well.
Double strain into wine glass or goblet on fresh ice. Garnish with lemon wheel and half strawberry.