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I've curated this list of 32 Summer Vodka Drinks, the sixth and final post in my Summer Drinks Around the World series, in conjunction with the episode Siberia Diamonds, and Clowns! The Story of a Ukrainian Jewish Refugee from my podcast guest, Anisa.
This is a list of easy summer vodka drinks to enjoy during your summer holiday even if you aren't venturing out of your home; a perfect way to spend the warmer months during a staycation is to try some of these recipes that bring the fun of vacation and brightness of summer to your home! With the hot weather already in full swing around the nation these fun summer vodka cocktail recipes will hopefully inspire you to make a cold beverage of your own during a hot summer day.

Jump to:
- How to Use This List
- Fruity Vodka Drinks
- Fresh Watermelon Vodka Cocktail | Eat With Clarity
- Berry Vodka Smash | Kitchen Swagger
- Pineapple Vodka Cocktail | A Couple Cooks
- Bay Breeze Cocktails | Erren's Kitchen
- Rhubarb Lemon Fizz | Vindulge
- Cherry Moscow Mule | Platings And Pairings
- Sour Apple Martini | The Wonderlust Kitchen
- Screwdriver Cocktail Recipe | The Culinary Compass
- Kentucky Oaks Lily | Creative Culinary
- Cosmopolitan Cocktail | Love and Lemons
- Citrus Vodka Drinks
- How to Make Limoncello | The Mediterranean Dish
- Lemon Drop Martini | Crazy for Crust
- Key Lime Pie Martini | Inspired By Charm
- Tonic Water or Club Soda Vodka Drinks
- Vodka Tonic | A Couple Cooks
- Vodka Soda Recipe | Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
- Soda or Seltzer Water Vodka Drinks
- Classic Moscow Mule | Cookie And Kate
- Easy Vodka Spritzers (3 Flavors) | Flavor The Moments
- Floral Vodka Drinks
- Elderflower Vodka Tonic | Prep My Recipe
- Rose Vodka & Tonic | A Tipsy Giraffe
- Vodka Iced Tea Drinks
- Long Island Iced Tea | Prep My Recipe
- Homemade Sweet Tea Vodka | Iowa Girl Eats
- Firefly Cocktail (using sweet tea vodka) | Home & Plate
- Coffee Vodka Drinks
- Mind Eraser | A Couple Cooks
- Espresso Martini | Nomaste Hungry
- Savory Vodka Drinks
- Sriracha Bloody Mary | White On Rice Couple
- Lunar Eclipse | Bevvy
- Herbal Vodka Drinks
- Mango Mint Vodka Cooler | Elle Talk
- Watermelon Basil Cocktail | What Steve Eats
- Strawberry Basil Vodka Cocktail | This Jess
- "A Spicy Zakyska for Ice Cold Vodka"
- More Summer Drink Recipes Around the World
- Summer Vodka Drinks: 32 Best Refreshing Cocktail Recipes
How to Use This List
- I have organized this list by mixer, for example, a Vodka Tonic will be under the Tonic category and a Bay Breeze will be under the Fruity category since it contains cranberry juice.
- There is an FAQ section below that answers questions about vodka summer drinks!
- Each recipe is formatted as the title of the recipe, followed by a "|" symbol and then the blog or person who it is from.
- This list is organized as follows: Fruity Vodka Drinks, Citrus Vodka Drinks, Tonic Water or Club Soda Vodka Drinks, Soda or Seltzer Water Vodka Drinks, Floral Vodka Drinks, Vodka Iced Tea Drinks, Coffee Vodka Drinks, Savory Vodka Drinks, and Herbal Vodka Drinks
Fruity Vodka Drinks
This list of vodka fruity drinks is limitless. Fresh fruit adds texture to your drink and adds something a little special. Try adding a slice of fresh watermelon on the side of your glass or put some fresh raspberries on the top of your cocktail; these will instantly become crowd favorites. If you don't want or have fruit lying around, adding fruit juices will make your drinks just as refreshing and sweet. Examples of good fruit juices for summer drinks for both the look and taste are watermelon juice, pineapple juice, grapefruit juice, or orange juice.
Fresh Watermelon Vodka Cocktail | Eat With Clarity
These vodka watermelon cocktails are the perfect summer drink. Made with just a few simple ingredients and ready in 5 minutes!
Berry Vodka Smash | Kitchen Swagger
The berry vodka smash is made with muddled fresh strawberries and raspberries, fresh rosemary, blackberry jam, honey syrup, and lemon juice.
Pineapple Vodka Cocktail | A Couple Cooks
Vodka and pineapple juice make the perfect cocktail! Add lime and grenadine for a stunning layered mixed drink.
Bay Breeze Cocktails | Erren's Kitchen
Bay breeze cocktails are perfect for when you want something refreshing & tasty. The tropical flavors give the feeling of being on vacation.
Rhubarb Lemon Fizz | Vindulge
Lemon Rhubarb Fizz is a festive and refreshing summer rhubarb cocktail containing 4 simple ingredients (and can also be made alcohol-free)
Cherry Moscow Mule | Platings And Pairings
This Cherry Moscow Mule puts a delicious spin on the traditional moscow mule. Fresh cherries, lime juice, vodka and ginger beer are all you need to make this delicious, icy and refreshing cocktail.
Sour Apple Martini | The Wonderlust Kitchen
This Sour Apple Martini recipe is a classic cocktail bursting with color that will make your taste buds pucker!
Screwdriver Cocktail Recipe | The Culinary Compass
This Screwdriver Cocktail recipe is a refreshing classic. It only takes two ingredients to learn how to make a screwdriver cocktail at home.
Kentucky Oaks Lily | Creative Culinary
There's more than one drink in town for the Derby...the Kentucky Oaks Lily from Grey Goose is the cocktail of choice served at the Kentucky Oaks Race on the day before the derby.
Citrus Vodka Drinks
A martini is typically made with gin, but a vodka martini is a perfect summer drink to beat the summer heat. Plus, fresh lemon juice or fresh lime juice will make the refreshing summer vodka cocktails look so summery in your martini glass whether you are drinking it by the ocean or pool.
How to Make Limoncello | The Mediterranean Dish
Learning how to make limoncello is easy with this three-ingredient limoncello recipe. It's delicious in a cocktail or ice cold on its own!
Lemon Drop Martini | Crazy for Crust
This is the BEST Lemon Drop Martini Recipe - a classic vodka martini with lemon juice and triple sec. It's better than the bar!
Tonic Water or Club Soda Vodka Drinks
Suppose you are looking for something quick and easy but without all the sugars from other mixers. In that case, these recipes below use simple ingredients for a simple cocktail that is low calorie but refreshing and needs to be added to your list of vodka drinks for the summer!
Vodka Tonic | A Couple Cooks
Here's how to make the best vodka tonic, one of the easiest mixed drinks of all time! This two-ingredient cocktail is bubbly, citrusy, and refreshing.
Soda or Seltzer Water Vodka Drinks
A classic Moscow mule is a refreshing choice, traditionally made with vodka, ginger beer (or ginger ale), and a splash of soda water.
Classic Moscow Mule | Cookie And Kate
Learn how to make the best Moscow Mule cocktail! Moscow Mules are so easy to make at home once you know which ginger beer and vodka to buy.
Floral Vodka Drinks
Floral vodka summer drinks, made with seasonal ingredients, are the perfect cool drinks to enjoy on a hot day, offering a refreshing and aromatic twist to your summer cocktails.
Elderflower Vodka Tonic | Prep My Recipe
This lemony Elderflower Vodka Tonic cocktail has crisp citrus and floral notes with subtle sweetness and a characteristic bitter finish from the tonic water. This 4 ingredient cocktail recipe tastes more exotic than a traditional vodka tonic.
Vodka Iced Tea Drinks
Though this recipe for a Long Island Iced Tea is a mixture of many liquors, equal parts vodka, gin, tequila, and triple sec, I decided to add it to the vodka summer drinks since it makes the perfect drink for this time of year, especially if you are in the south where sweet tea is king! If you don't want all of the other liquors added, just vodka, you can simply have a mixture of vodka and sweet tea to get you through all of the hot days ahead.
Long Island Iced Tea | Prep My Recipe
If you’re on the hunt for a simple cocktail recipe that tastes like a vacation in every sip, you need to try a classic Long Island Iced Tea!
Homemade Sweet Tea Vodka | Iowa Girl Eats
Homemade Sweet Tea Vodka pairs perfectly with lemonade to make Spiked Arnold Palmers, or with water and lemon for twisted tea.
Coffee Vodka Drinks
It's time to break out your large cocktail shaker, and whip up some of the best boozy iced coffee! Or, if you want a frozen drink due to a particularly hot day that is still boozy and caffeinated, try a frozen espresso martini!
Mind Eraser | A Couple Cooks
The Mind Eraser layers coffee liqueur, vodka and soda water in a bubbly and refreshing drink! It's not as potent as its name suggests.
Savory Vodka Drinks
Not all summer drinks need to be sweet! A Bloody Mary is a classic cocktail and a perfect addition to any summer brunch. Plus, I already have a perfect topping for your summer Bloody Mary cocktails: Spicy Brown Sugar Bacon (Candied Bacon) from my podcast guest, Brenda Wyatts!
Sriracha Bloody Mary | White On Rice Couple
Sriracha Bloody Mary Recipe for a Spicy Kick. Easy and delicious spicy bloody mary recipe made with sriracha sauce. Bet spicy tomato drink!
Herbal Vodka Drinks
Combine vodka with fresh basil or a few mint leaves (or as much mint as you like) with summer fruit and vodka in a tall glass and there you have the perfect blend of sweet and aromatic for a summer cocktail during these hot summer days.
Mango Mint Vodka Cooler | Elle Talk
A vodka mango and mint cocktail that is refreshing and crisp. It's made with homemade mint simple syrup, mango juice, lime, and vodka. Until further notice, cocktails on Elle Talk are going to be a
Watermelon Basil Cocktail | What Steve Eats
This herby watermelon basil cocktail is made with vodka, honey, and lime juice for a drink that tastes like a warm summer day.
"A Spicy Zakyska for Ice Cold Vodka"
My podcast guest, Anisa shared this Roasted and Marinated Eggplant Appetizer recipe from her hometown of Odesa in Ukraine, from which she immigrated before the fall of the Soviet Union.
She says, "This dish usually appears as part of the appetizer table; surrounded typically with bread, small plates and fresh veggies like whole scallions, whole radishes and sliced cucumbers. [It's] a good spicy zakyska [Russian appetizer] for ice cold vodka."
Make sure you listen to her powerful episode, Siberia, Diamonds, and Clowns! The Story of a Ukrainian Jewish Refugee while you make her Eggplant Roll Ups.
More Summer Drink Recipes Around the World
PrintSummer Vodka Drinks: 32 Best Refreshing Cocktail Recipes
Description
Recipes by friends and guests of The Storied Recipe.
Ingredients
Fruity Vodka Drinks
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Watermelon Vodka Cocktail from Eat With Clarity
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Berry Vodka Smash from Kitchen Swagger
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Pineapple Vodka Cocktail from A Couple Cooks
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Bay Breeze or Hawaiian Sea Breeze from Erren's Kitchen
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Rhubarb Lemon Fizz Cocktail from Vindulge
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Cherry Ginger Mule from Platings And Pairings
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Sour Apple Martini from The Wonderlust Kitchen
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Screwdriver from The Culinary Compass
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Kentucky Oaks Lily Cocktail from Creative Culinary
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Cosmopolitan from Love And Lemons
Citrus Vodka Drinks
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Limoncello from The Mediterranean Dish
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Lemon Drop from Crazy For Crust
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Key Lime Martini from Inspired By Charm
Tonic Water or Soda Water Vodka Drinks
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Vodka Tonic from A Couple Cooks
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Vodka Soda from Dinners, Dishes And Desserts
Soda or Seltzer Water Vodka Drinks
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Moscow Mule from Cookie And Kate
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Vodka Spritzer (3 Flavors) from Flavor The Moments
Floral Vodka Drinks
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St Germain (Elderflower) Vodka Tonic from Prep My Recipe
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Rose Vodka Tonic from A Tipsy Giraffe
Vodka Iced Tea Drinks
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Long Island Iced Tea from Preppy Kitchen
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Spiked Arnold Palmer from Iowa Girl Eats
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Firefly Cocktail (Sweet Tea Vodka) from Home And Plate
Coffee Vodka Drinks
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Mind Eraser Cocktail from A Couple Cooks
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Espresso Martini from Nomaste Hungry
Savory Vodka Drinks
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Bloody Mary from White On Rice Couple
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Lunar Eclipse Cocktail from Bevvy
Herbal Vodka Drinks
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Mango and Mint Vodka Cooler from Elle Talk
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Watermelon Basil Cocktail from What Steve Eats
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Strawberry Basil Smash from This Jess
Instructions
Listen to Anisa's episode of The Storied Recipe Podcast, 116 Siberia, Diamonds, and Clowns, Oh My and try her spicy zakyska (any Russian dish "intended to follow each shot of vodka or another alcoholic drink") while you mix your cocktails!
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