17 Must Try Cocktails with Flavored Vodka for New & Exciting Flavors

If you think about it, flavored vodka cocktails are a no-brainer. Vodka is tasteless and odorless by nature, so it’s the perfect blank canvas to let infused flavors shine. Lucky for us cocktail lovers, the flavored vodka market is booming, with new and interesting flavors hitting the shelves daily. Let’s take a look at 17 of the best-flavored vodka cocktails.  

1. Cosmopolitan  

Flavored vodkas might be all the rage now, but back in the 90s, the Cosmo was already setting the trend. Its blend of vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry, and lime juice that delighted socialites the world over. The original recipe uses lemon vodka but if you’re feeling extra saucy, try pineapple vodka for a tropical infusion.   

 2. Raspberry Lime Fizz

Fruity, fizzy, and easy to make, this cocktail is bursting with berry flavor and citrus zing — perfect for summer sipping.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Raspberry vodka (or 2 oz Lime vodka with a touch of raspberry liqueur)

• 1 oz Fresh lime juice

• Lemon-lime soda, to top

• Fresh raspberries, for garnish

• Ice

Method

1. Fill a glass with ice

2. Add raspberry vodka (or lime vodka and raspberry liqueur)

3. Top with fresh lime juice and lemon-lime soda

4. Stir gently to combine

5. Garnish with fresh raspberries

6. Serve

3. Cucumber Salty Dog

A crisp twist on the classic, the Cucumber Salty Dog pairs cool cucumber and zesty grapefruit with a salted rim that amplifies every sip. Light, balanced, and effortlessly drinkable, it’s the perfect cocktail for hot days.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Cucumber-flavored vodka

• 4 oz Grapefruit juice

• Cucumber slices, for garnish

• Salt, for rimming

• Ice

Method

1. Rim a glass with salt

2. Muddle cucumber slices in a shaker

3. Add vodka, grapefruit juice, and ice

4. Shake until chilled and strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice

5. Garnish with a cucumber slice

6. Serve

4. Sweet Peach Tea

Peach iced tea is a classic summer flavor, and the Sweet Peach Tea cocktail is a simple but delicious party favorite. 

Ingredients

• 2 oz Peach vodka

• 4 oz Peach iced tea

• Club soda, to top

• Ice

• Peach slice, for garnish

Method

1. Fill a glass with ice

2. Add peach vodka and peach iced tea

3. Top with club soda

4. Stir gently to combine

5. Garnish with a peach slice

6. Serve

5. Strawberry Basil Martini

Strawberry vodka takes center stage in this fresh flavor combination. It’s bright, sweet, herbaceous, and ridiculously tasty. 

Ingredients

• 2 oz Strawberry vodka

• 1 tsp Honey

• 4 Fresh strawberries

• 4 Basil leaves

• Club soda, to top

• Ice

• Basil sprig or strawberry slice, for garnish

Method

1. Add strawberries and basil leaves to a shaker with ice and muddle gently

2. Add strawberry vodka and honey

3. Shake until well chilled

4. Strain into a Martini glass

5. Top with club soda

6. Garnish with a basil sprig or a strawberry slice

7. Serve

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6. Pear Martini

Flavored vodka recipes can be assertive or subtle, and the Pear Martini definitely falls into the latter category. It’s a delicate mix of pear vodka and fragrant elderflower liqueur, balanced with lemon juice and simple syrup. It’s crisp and bright, and if you’re looking to serve something elegant at your next cocktail party, then the Pear Martini is just the thing.   

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7. Peach Cosmo

As far as cocktails with flavored vodka go, the Cosmopolitan might be the most famous. This Peach Cosmo is a riff on the classic that uses (you guessed it!) peach vodka. 

Ingredients

• 2 oz Peach vodka

• 1 oz Grand Marnier (opens in new window)

• 1 oz Cranberry juice

• 0.5 oz Lime juice

• Ice

• Peach slices, for garnish

Method

1. Add peach vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker with ice

2. Shake until well chilled

3. Strain into a chilled Martini glass

4. Garnish with fresh peach slices

5. Serve

8. Apple Pie Sangria

Like apple pie in a glass, this caramel vodka sangria brings together crisp apples, rosé, and a hint of warming spice for a sweet, crowd-pleasing party serve.

Ingredients

Serves 6 – 8

• 1 bottle Rosé wine

• 1 cup Caramel vodka

• 1 cup Apple cider

• 1 Apple, thinly sliced

• 1 Orange, sliced

• 1 Cinnamon stick

• Ice

Method

1. Add caramel vodka, rosé wine, apple cider, and fruit slices to a large pitcher

2. Stir to combine and add the cinnamon stick

3. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour to let the flavors mingle

4. Serve over ice in glasses with fruit slices

5. Serve

9. Pumpkin Spice White Russian

Everyone’s favorite fall spice mix is back, adding some comforting magic to the classic White Russian. We recommend caramel-flavored vodka to complement the spices, but feel free to experiment with different flavors. Don’t forget to rim the glass with caramel sauce and Graham Crackers for extra decadence and texture.  

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10. Hibiscus Iced Tea Cocktail

Bright pink, floral, and full of summer vibes, this hibiscus cocktail pairs fragrant iced tea with citrusy orange vodka and a bubbly finish of club soda. Perfect for brunch, picnics, or anytime you want a little sunshine in a glass.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Orange-flavored vodka

• 4 oz Hibiscus iced tea

• 0.5 oz Simple syrup (optional, to taste)

• Club soda, to top

• Ice

• Orange slice or edible flower, for garnish

Method

1. Fill a glass with ice

2. Add orange-flavored vodka and hibiscus iced tea

3. Stir in simple syrup if desired for extra sweetness

4. Top with club soda

5. Garnish with an orange slice or edible flowers

11. Apple of My Eye

Fall cocktails don’t much cozier than the Apple of My Eye cocktail. It’s bursting with apple flavor and finished with a dusting of fragrant cinnamon. 

Ingredients

• 2 oz Apple vodka

• 3 oz Fresh apple cider

• 1 oz Apple purée (optional)

• Club soda or ginger beer, to top

• Ice

• Apple slice and cinnamon, for garnish

Method

1. Fill a glass with ice

2. Add apple vodka, apple cider, and apple purée if using

3. Stir to combine

4. Top with club soda or ginger beer

5. Garnish with an apple slice and a sprinkling of cinnamon

6. Serve

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12. Vanilla Martini

Smooth, sweet, and impossibly elegant, the Vanilla Martini celebrates the timeless allure of vanilla with a double dose of rich, aromatic flavor. A hint of lemon keeps things bright while the vanilla bean steals the show.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Vanilla vodka

• 1 oz Vanilla liqueur

• 0.25 oz Lemon juice

• Ice

• Vanilla bean, for garnish

Method

1. Add vanilla vodka, vanilla liqueur, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker with ice

2. Shake until well chilled

3. Strain into a chilled Martini glass

4. Garnish with a vanilla bean

5. Serve

13. Mango Drop

A tropical twist on the classic Lemon Drop Martini, this bright and juicy cocktail blends citrus or melon vodka with smooth mango purée for a silky, sun-kissed sip that’s pure paradise.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Citrus vodka (or melon vodka)

• 1 oz Mango purée

• 0.75 oz Lemon juice

• 0.5 oz Simple syrup

• Ice

• Lemon twist or mango slice, for garnish

Method

1. Add vodka, mango purée, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice

2. Shake well until chilled

3. Strain into a chilled Martini glass

4. Garnish with a lemon twist or mango slice

5. Serve

14. West Side

Bright, minty, and perfectly balanced, the West Side is a New York classic that proves lemon and mint are a match made in cocktail heaven. Zesty lemon vodka meets cool mint for a crisp, uplifting sip that lingers just right.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Lemon vodka

• 1 oz Lemon juice

• 0.5 oz Simple syrup

• 6 Mint leaves

• Ice

• Mint sprig, for garnish

Method

1. Add mint leaves to a shaker and muddle gently

2. Add lemon vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice

3. Shake until well chilled

4. Double strain into a chilled Martini glass

5. Garnish with a mint sprig

6. Serve

15. Cucumber Mojito

Cool, crisp, and irresistibly fresh, the Cucumber Mojito takes the classic to new heights. With mint, cucumber, and your choice of citrus or cucumber vodka, it’s the ultimate summer sipper.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Citrus vodka (or cucumber vodka)

• 0.75 oz Lime juice

• 0.5 oz Simple syrup

• 6 Mint leaves

• 4 Cucumber slices

• Club soda, to top

• Ice

• Cucumber ribbon or mint sprig, for garnish

Method

1. Muddle mint leaves and cucumber slices in a shaker

2. Add vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice

3. Shake gently to combine

4. Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice

5. Top with club soda

6. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon or mint sprig

7. Serve

16. Porn Star Martini

The Porn Star Martini is one of the world’s most famous cocktails. Whether it’s the cheeky name or the fact that it tastes incredible is up for debate, but it’s a modern classic. It’s a complex cocktail with the unmistakable aroma of passionfruit and vanilla. It’s finished with bubbly Prosecco, making for an unforgettable drinking experience.   

17. Very Sexy Martini

Decadent, flirty, and full of sparkle, the Very Sexy Martini combines citrus vodka, raspberries, mint, and lime, topped with a splash of rosé champagne for that irresistible touch of glamor.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Citrus vodka

• 0.5 oz Lime juice

• 0.5 oz Simple syrup

• 4 Fresh raspberries

• 4 Mint leaves

• Rosé champagne, to top

• Ice

• Raspberry or mint sprig, for garnish

Method

1. Add raspberries and mint leaves to a shaker and muddle gently

2. Add citrus vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice

3. Shake until chilled

4. Double strain into a chilled Martini glass

5. Top with rosé champagne

6. Garnish with a raspberry or mint sprig

7. Serve