Vodka Cooler Recipe

Among all refreshing alcoholic drinks, a chilled vodka cocktail is my favorite. It is fruity, fizzy, and lightly boozy, which is perfect for summer.

A vodka cooler is mainly vodka with some fruit juices. You can add sparkling water, sugar, and mint leaves. It will take only 5 minutes to try the vodka cooker recipe. Just add this drink to your BBQ parties, beach parties, etc., and see how everyone loves it.

Ingredients To Make Vodka Cooler Recipe

For a quick and easy vodka cooler, you must have the following ingredients. 

Vodka (2 oz)

Vodka is going to be the main alcohol base in our recipe. Make sure it’s smooth and of good quality. Only then the taste is going to be better. And keep the amount 2 oz. 

Lime Juice (1 tbsp)

For some tanginess, you will need 1 tablespoon of lime juice. This will even brighten up the drink.

Orange Juice (2 oz)

Orange is going to add a natural sweetness to your vodka cooler. Also, it gives a fruity flavor that balances the tartness perfectly. 

Simple Syrup or Honey (1 tsp)

You can use a simple syrup or honey if you want some more sweetness in your fruity vodka spritzer. And use it in 1 tablespoon. 

Sparkling Water or Club Soda (4 oz)

Sparkling water or club soda is going to give a bubbly finish to your drink. And they won’t add sugar or calories to it. So use 4 oz of any of them.

Ice Cubes

For a chilled and refreshing drink, you must add some ice cubes.

Mint Leaves or Lemon Slices (for garnish)

For garnishing, you can use mint leaves or lemon slices. But these are completely optional.

How To Make Vodka Cooler? Step-by-Step?

Now it’s high time that we start with the homemade vodka cooler recipe.

Step 1: Take A Shaker or Glass

First, take a cocktail shaker. If you don’t have it, you can use a tall glass too.

Step 2: Add Vodka and Juices

Now pour vodka, orange juice, and lime juice into the shaker or glass. 

Step 3: Add Sweetener (Optional)

If you want your cooler to be extra sweet, add syrup or honey into the mixture.

Step 4: Shake or Stir

Now, shake or stir the mixture for 10 seconds or until everything blends perfectly. 

Step 5: Add Ice and Sparkling Water

Take a serving glass now. Put ice cubes there and pour your vodka mixture. On top of it, add the sparkling water.

Step 6: Garnish and Serve

Lastly, garnish the vodka mixed drink with some mint leaves or lemon slices. Or you can add berries if you want some extra color and flavor. 

Special Tips

Try out these tips to make your summer vodka cooler the best one.

• To make the drink fruitier, you can use peach juice, pineapple juice, or cranberry juice.

• Don’t skip the ice. It helps in diluting the alcohol and keeps drinks crisp.

•  If possible, skip sweetener to make it a zero-sugar cooler.

• Always use fresh lime or orange juice. Or else, you won’t find the zesty taste.

Conclusion 

Our vodka cooler recipe has no artificial colors and extra sugar, which is a plus point. It means you will be only having a refreshing drink with minimum health risk. Not only at parties, you can have it at your home simply after toiling all day long.

You can apply a trick. Just prepare the mixture of vodka and juice to have for a couple of days, and whenever you serve it, top it with sparkling water and then garnish.

Frequently Asked Questions 

How to Make a Vodka Cooler at Home?

To make a fruity vodka cooler at home, first combine vodka, lime juice, orange juice, and simple syrup in a glass. Shake or stir everything well. Pour ice over it and top it with sparkling water. Then garnish with some mint leaves or lemon slices and serve. 

What Are the Best Flavors for Vodka Coolers?

Some of the best flavors for vodka coolers are citrus, tropical, and berries. In citrus, we have lemon, lime, and orange. As tropical flavors, there are pineapple, mango, and coconut. And in berries, we have raspberries, blueberries, and cranberries.

Can You Make Vodka Coolers Ahead of Time?

Yes, you can prepare vodka and juice ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. But add sparkling water, ice cubes, and garnish only before serving. Thus, the drink will seem fresh.

What Are Some Tips for Serving Vodka Coolers Cold?

To serve your refreshing vodka drink cold, you must use plenty of ice cubes in the serving glass. Then chill all the ingredients beforehand, like vodka and juices. Store the mixture of vodka and juices in the refrigerator until you are going to serve it. And if you are serving it in a crowd, you can use insulated glasses or keep a pitcher over ice.