This refreshing sweet and tart vodka sour is the perfect cocktail on a summer day! The vodka sour recipe requires only a few ingredients and will quickly become your favorite easy cocktail recipe.
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Nothing says summer like a delicious and refreshing cocktail! Enter, the vodka sour. Tart, sweet and perfect for summer sipping.
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Grab a few simple cocktail ingredients, ice and a cocktail shaker and you are on your way to the perfect vodka sour recipe, perfect for sipping on a hot day or enjoying with friends at a summer party.
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You can also modify this recipe using cherry vodka to make a cherry vodka sour.
As a seasoned mixologist or a beginner, this summer beverage is an one of the easiest cocktails amidst a plethora of other favorites like a vodka margarita, mojitos and delicious frozen fruity drinks.
This refreshing vodka sour cocktail is easy-to-make and perfect for those who love a tangy and sweet flavor profile.
So whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or simply relaxing by the pool, grill up some Blackstone Smash Burgers and mix up this refreshing cocktail to beat the heat and enjoy the sunny days of summer.
Why this vodka sour recipe is the best!
This vodka sour cocktail is a quick and easy cocktail option for summer. Great to make in large batches for groups at your next summer barbeque or party.
Made with only a few easy cocktail ingredients and can be modified to use any liquor of choice.
Great beginner cocktail recipe for anyone who wants to make a cocktail without the hassle of complicated recipes.
Ingredients
- Vodka: Can also use cherry vodka to make a cherry vodka sour.
- Lemon Juice: Fresh squeezed is recommended but can use store bought if unavailable.
- Lime Juice: Fresh squeezed is recommended but can use store bought if unavailable.
- Simple Syrup: You can use pre-made simple syrup or alternatives such as brown sugar syrup, demerara syrup, honey, maple syrup or agave syrup.
- Bitters: You can use a few dashes of Angostura or aromatic bitters which adds a depth of flavor.
- Nutmeg: Optional
- Garnish: Orange or lemon slice and cherry (maraschino, Luxardo or amarena). You can also make homemade bourbon cherries!
Vodka Sour Cocktail Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker or mason jar with ice. Pour in vodka, lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup (maple syrup or honey), bitters and nutmeg (optional). Close lid and shake well.
- Fill rocks glass or glass of choice with fresh ice. Strain into the glass.
- Garnish with orange slice or lemon slice and cherry.
Simple Syrup Alternatives: You can make your own simple syrup by combining equal parts sugar and water. You can also make brown sugar syrup or demerara syrup. Honey, maple syrup or agave syrup also work well.
Substitutions: Store bought sour mix can be used. Omit simple syrup, lemon and lime juice.
FAQ and expert tips
Using an egg white in a vodka sour is completely optional. It will give your vodka sour the frothy top if you enjoy that for your cocktail.
Yes! While it won’t technically be a vodka sour, you can use any liquor of choice such as rum, whiskey or tequila.
Lemon and lime juice are primary components in sour mix which is sometimes used to make a vodka sour. If you prefer the flavor profile of one of the other, you can just use your favorite fresh juice.
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Vodka Sour
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz lemon juice (fresh recommended)
- ¾ oz lime juice (fresh recommended)
- ½ oz simple syrup alternatives: brown sugar syrup, demerara syrup, honey, maple syrup or agave syrup.
- 3 dashes Angostura or aromatic bitters
- 1 sprinkle nutmeg optional
- 1 Garnish: Orange or lemon slice and cherry (maraschino, Luxardo or amarena)
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker or mason jar with ice. Pour in vodka, lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup (maple syrup or honey), bitters and nutmeg (optional). Close lid and shake well.
- Fill rocks glass or glass of choice with fresh ice. Strain vodka sour into the glass.
- Garnish with orange slice or lemon slice and cherry.
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