If you’ve read this blog for any length of time you know that I love a good Moscow Mule. I’ve shared many varieties of this fine summer cocktail and today I have another vodka mule recipe to share with you.
A few weeks ago I went up to Los Angeles for the launch party for a delicious new flavor of Absolut. Oak by Absolut is full of flavors like caramel, cinnamon and vanilla but not in a flavored vodka kind of way. No, this vodka is aged in barrels and the flavor notes are picked up during that process. It adds a richness and warmth to the vodka that you would normally find in whiskey. It is the perfect ingredient to switch up a classic vodka mule recipe. And perfect for your summer imbibing.
Vodka Sunrise
I promise that I don’t drink as much as my blog or Instagram might have you think. It’s just that cocktails are so pretty! And I love that they signify a moment of relaxation. With summer right around the corner, I’m sharing a twist on an old classic. A Tequila Sunrise seems like it would be served up at The Regal Beagle, doesn’t it? This version, a Vodka Sunrise using Sangria flavored vodka instead, is a modern take. No kaftan required. Well, I mean, they are always welcome. Just not required.
Cucumber Cocktail with Basil
Um, yeah. Cucumber. Lime. Basil. Each of those things screams refreshing to me. Put them altogether in a cocktail and of course you aren’t going to hate it. This cucumber cocktail with basil and vodka might just be my go-to summer drink. And it is pretty much guilt free. But let me tell you a little bit of a funny story…
Grapefruit Juice Cocktails
Over the summer I realized that I love grapefruit juice in my cocktails. It happened rather by accident. I have never been a huge fan of the bitter fruit. And I can’t say I have ever willingly picked up a carton of grapefruit juice from the grocery store. But one day at my neighbor’s house, she decided to make us cocktails. And she squeezed some fresh grapefruit juice into our glasses. We were just experimenting so our first round had vodka. Hello there. So good! On the second round we moved on to store-bought juice and rum. Again, SO good but totally different to the first cocktail! So I came to the conclusion that grapefruit juice cocktails are the best.