Shireen Jamooji
March 29, 2024
Vodka is one of the world’s most popular alcohols, so it’s no surprise that every country has its own favourite way to enjoy it. Here are a few exotic versions you can try.
Despite its name, hails not from Russia but emerged in Manhattan and Los Angeles in the 1940s.
To craft it, pour 60 ml Smirnoff vodka, 15 ml lime juice, and top with 180 ml ginger beer over ice in a copper mug.
The "Tokyo" in this tea isn't about origin but refers to the melon liqueur that gives it its distinct flavour and colour.
Mix 10 ml each of gin, melon liqueur, rum, tequila, triple sec, and vodka, add sweet-and-sour mix, top with club soda, and garnish.
The Madras, reminiscent of the Cape Codder and akin to the Cosmopolitan, offers a colourful, fruity, and sharp citrusy flavour.
Fill a glass with ice, pour 50 ml vodka, 50 ml cranberry juice, and top with 50 ml orange juice. Stir well and enjoy!
A well-loved Brazilian beverage, the Caipiroska blends three basic elements: vodka, lime, and sugar syrup. Enhance the experience with a touch of mint leaves for an invigorating twist.
Mix 30 ml Smirnoff vodka, a bar spoon of lime juice, 120 ml soda, and three lemon and lime wheels in a highball glass over ice.
The Warsaw, a nod to Poland's capital, blends cherry vodka liqueur with Ketel One vodka for subtle cherry and orange notes.
Stir 60 ml Ketel One vodka, 15 ml cherry vodka liqueur, 7.5 ml triple sec, dashes of bitters, and 15 ml chilled water over ice.
Named after Cape Cod, this simple vodka and cranberry juice cocktail is perfect for warm gatherings.
Fill a highball glass with ice, pour 45 ml Smirnoff vodka, top with chilled cranberry juice, stir, and garnish with a lemon wedge.