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Vodka Swizzle

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Contains Alcohol:  Yes
Style: Cocktail
Glass Type: Collins Glass
Ingredients: 5

Recipe:
2 oz Vodka
1 1/2 oz Lime Juice
1 dash Bitters
1 tsp superfine Sugar
3 oz club Soda

Instructions

Add the Lime Juice, Sugar, Vodka and Bitters to a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes, and shake well. Almost fill a collins glass with crushed ice and stir until the glass is frosted. Strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass, and add club Soda. Serve with a swizzle stick.

Vodka Swizzle - Summary

The Vodka Swizzle is a refreshing and invigorating cocktail that combines the crisp, clean taste of vodka with the tangy zest of lime juice. A dash of bitters adds a complex, aromatic depth, while superfine sugar provides a touch of sweetness to balance the flavors. The effervescence of club soda brings a lively fizz, making this drink both invigorating and light. The Vodka Swizzle is often served in a tall glass with plenty of ice, making it an ideal choice for warm weather or any occasion that calls for a revitalizing beverage.

The Swizzle technique, which involves mixing ingredients with a special swizzle stick, originates from the Caribbean, where rum-based swizzles were traditionally enjoyed. Over time, the method and style spread, and creative bartenders began experimenting with different spirits, including vodka. The Vodka Swizzle is a modern adaptation that maintains the vibrant and refreshing qualities of its Caribbean ancestors while offering a contemporary twist with vodka as its base. This cocktail is perfect for those who appreciate a harmonious balance of tartness, sweetness, and a hint of bitterness, all coming together in a cool, fizzy blend.

This drink style is classified as a Cocktail and is Alcoholic, so drink responsibly! The recommended glass type for this drink is a Collins Glass. We say, feel free to serve it in whatever you have available; it will still taste the same :)

You may also use different variations of the same ingredient. For example, you could change up fruit types or sugar substitutes. Other substitutions would include different brands of liquor. For example, if your drink calls for a specific type of whiskey, you could try using bourbon instead of Irish.

Crafting cocktails should be fun, so get creative and make it your own. Who knows, you might find your next favorite!

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Vodka Swizzle consists of 5 different ingredients, although you may not need all of them to make it work. Keep in mind, there are many different flavored spirts and brands, so never feel obligated to use any one in particular. If you don't have all of the below ingredients, you can always get crafty and try your own variations. You might even create your own version that tastes even better. Feel free to share your creations with the Cocktail Friend community!

Here are some of the potential core ingredients you'll want. Each ingredient links to other drinks containing that same ingredient:

  1. Vodka
  2. Lime Juice
  3. Bitters
  4. Sugar
  5. Club Soda

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