Cocktails
Vodka Soda
Vodka Soda is a simple highball built with vodka, soda water and a small measure of lime juice. This recipe uses 1 1/2 oz vodka, 4 oz soda water and 1 tsp lime juice, built over ice and stirred gently.
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How hard is it to make?
Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ozVodkaBase Spirit
- 4 ozSoda WaterMixer
- 1 tspLime JuiceJuice
How to Make It
- Build in a Highball glass over ice.Built
- Add vodka and soda water, then stir gently with lime juice.Stirred
Why it works
Why this Vodka Soda works
The recipe uses 1 1/2 oz vodka with 4 oz soda water and 1 tsp lime juice. Soda water is the largest-volume ingredient, while the smaller lime measure adds citrus without turning the highball into a juice-led drink.
How to Serve
- Glass
- Highball Glass
- Temperature
- Chilled
- Ice
- Ice
- Method
- Stirred
Taste profile
Primary flavours
Supporting notes
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Estimated sensory profile
- Dry finish
- Bright and citrusy
Practical notes
When to choose it
How to make the simple serve work
Build the drink over ice, add the vodka and soda water, then stir gently with the lime juice. The gentle stir follows the canonical method and avoids unnecessary agitation of the carbonated mixer.
When to serve
- Seafood DinnerSuggested from its citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.
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Food pairings
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Diet & lifestyle
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Reviewed ingredient substitutions
Vodka1 1/2 oz
Soda Water4 oz
Lime Juice1 tsp
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I make a Vodka Soda at home?
- Yes. The Vodka Soda uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.