Vodka is the ultimate party MVP — versatile, smooth, and easy to mix. Whether you’re hosting friends, planning a cozy night in, or just trying to use up that bottle in your freezer, you’ve got options. Here are some of the easiest and tastiest vodka drinks you can make with just a few ingredients.

🍋 1. Vodka Soda

The classic low-cal, high-refreshment combo.

You’ll need:

  • 2 oz vodka
  • Soda water (club soda or sparkling water)
  • Lime wedge

How to make:
Pour vodka over ice, top with soda, squeeze in lime. Done.

🍊 2. Screwdriver

Just OJ and vodka. Seriously.

You’ll need:

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 4 oz orange juice

How to make:
Pour vodka and orange juice over ice. Stir. That’s it.

🧉 3. Moscow Mule

Zingy, spicy, and totally Instagrammable in a copper mug.

You’ll need:

  • 2 oz vodka
  • ½ oz lime juice
  • Ginger beer

How to make:
Fill your glass with ice, pour in vodka and lime juice, then top with ginger beer.

🍒 4. Cherry Vodka Sprite

A sweet-and-fizzy fan favorite.

You’ll need:

  • 2 oz cherry-flavored vodka
  • Sprite or 7Up

How to make:
Fill a glass with ice, pour in vodka, and top with Sprite. Garnish with a cherry if you’re feeling fancy.

🫐 5. Blue Lagoon

Vibrant, fun, and tropical.

You’ll need:

  • 1.5 oz vodka
  • 1 oz blue curaçao
  • Lemonade or lemon soda

How to make:
Shake vodka and curaçao with ice, strain into a glass, and top with lemonade. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

🥭 6. Vodka + Any Juice Combo

No rules. Just vibes.

Try vodka with:

  • Cranberry juice (Cape Codder)
  • Pineapple juice
  • Mango juice
  • Grapefruit juice (Greyhound)

Ratio? About 1 part vodka to 2 parts juice. Tweak to taste!

🍋 7. Lemon Drop Shot / Martini

Zesty and strong, with a sugary kiss.

You’ll need:

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • Sugar for rimming (optional)

How to make:
Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a sugar-rimmed shot glass or martini glass.

🥒 8. Cucumber Vodka Tonic

Light, refreshing, and a little fancy.

You’ll need:

  • 2 oz cucumber-flavored vodka
  • Tonic water
  • Cucumber slice

How to make:
Build over ice and garnish. Tastes like a spa day in a glass.

🧃 Pro Tip: Freeze Some Juice Cubes

Want to avoid a watered-down drink? Freeze orange, cranberry, or lemonade into cubes and drop them into your vodka drink for extra flavor and flair.

Final Sip 🍸

You don’t need a stocked bar or cocktail shaker to enjoy a good vodka drink. Just a few ingredients, a little ice, and you’re in business. Whether you like it fruity, fizzy, or straight-up simple, vodka’s got you covered.

Ready to mix and sip? Cheers! 🥂