Vodka Cocktails

The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.

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Screwdrivers

You can't go wrong with a classic screwdriver. Orange juice and vodka (with a hint of other citrus to round out the flavors).

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Fuzzy Navel

A twist on the screwdriver that is just peachy. This cocktail is made with vodka, orange juice, and peach schnapps.

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Kahlua White Russian

Not for the diet conscious, this creamy version of the black Russian is the "comfort food" of cocktails.

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Absolute Stress

Ready to unwind this weekend? Try this cocktail made with rum, vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice.

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A Long Slow Comfortable Screw Up Against the Wall

The name of this drink comes from the ingredients. "Slow" refers to the sloe gin (made from sloe berries), "screw" acknowledges that this is a version of a screwdriver cocktail, and "wall" is added because of the Galliano which is common in a Harvey Wallbanger.

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Black Russian

This drink doesn't play around. Serve it over ice. Zazdarovje!

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Lemon Drop

A little bit sweet, a little bit sour. This cocktail is a lemony twist on a martini.

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ade with ginger beer, ice, lime juice, vodka, lime

Moscow Mule

This vodka-based cocktail is made with ginger beer and lime and served over ice (preferably in a copper mug)

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Harvey Wallbanger

Another cousin of the screwdriver, this one made with the addition of the sweet herbal liqueur, Galliano.

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Saketini

A martini-style drink made with vodka, sake, and a cucumber slice garnish. Cheers!

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Brass Monkey

This twist on the screwdriver doesn't monkey around. It adds rum to the mix for a real tropical treat.

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Vodka Collins

A classic cocktail made with vodka, lemon juice, club soda, and sugar.

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Applebee's Long Island Iced Tea

Make this classic potent cocktail just like Applebee's does. Four spirits, sweet and sour, and a splash of cola make up the drink.

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Sex On The Beach

This sweet and mild drink mixes vodka and peach schnapps with both orange and cranberry juices. It's basically a mix of a fuzzy navel and cape cod with a tacky name.

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