Spirits

Vodka

Spirit
40% ABV
198 drinks

Is this for me?

Choose this if…

✓You want a clean, neutral base that lets other flavours shine.
✓There are 198 drinks on WhatDrink using this.

Skip if…

✗You want the spirit itself to be the dominant flavour.

At a Glance

69 kcalCalories

40%ABV

0gSugar

0gCarbs

SpiritType

198Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

What is Vodka?

Vodka is a neutral spirit base used in Martinis, highballs, fruit cocktails, coffee cocktails, creamy drinks and simple mixed drinks. Its clean profile lets citrus, juices, liqueurs, herbs and mixers take the lead.

What does Vodka taste like?

Clean, light and neutral, with a crisp alcoholic structure and minimal flavour interference. Vodka works well with citrus, cranberry, orange, coffee, ginger, tonic, soda, cream, mint and fruit liqueurs.

Ways to use vodka

Cocktails (172)Punches (10)Shots (10)

Flavour profile

CleanNeutral

Recipes using this

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 29.57–59.15 ml; median 59.15 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 163 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml): 230
Sugar (per 100 ml): 0 g
Carbs (per 100 ml): 0 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

Gluten-FreeCompatible
KetoCompatible
Low-CarbCompatible
Low-SugarCompatible
VeganCompatible
VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Commonly observed with

Simple SyrupOrange JuiceCranberry JuiceWhite Creme De CacaoPeach SchnappsHalf-And-HalfCoffee LiqueurSoda Water

Observed co-use in the reviewed recipe corpus — not a universal pairing recommendation.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-16T05:12:21.205546+00:00

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

Vodka — common questions

How many cocktails are made with Vodka?: There are 198 cocktail recipes featuring Vodka in the WhatDrink database.
What are the most popular cocktails made with Vodka?: Top-ranked cocktails made with Vodka include Grape Vodka Froth, Long vodka, Vodka and Apple Juice. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
What is the ABV of Vodka?: Vodka has an ABV of approximately 40%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Vodka with similar ingredients at a glance.
How do I use the Vodka sensory profile to find drinks I like?: If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Vodka, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.