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These Sexy Vodka Cocktails Are Just What You Need To Start The Weekend Off Right

Celebrate National Vodka Day with these easy to make recipes. 
These Sexy Vodka Cocktails Are Just What You Need To Start The Weekend Off Right
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By Danielle Pointdujour · Updated December 6, 2020
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We made it through another work week (yay!!) so of course it’s time to celebrate. But this week we’re not whipping up one of our usual cocktails and punches, instead, we’re spicing things up a bit with a few sexy vodka cocktails. We got you, sis.

Vodka is often misjudged as a harsh liquor you only sip on when you’re trying to get turnt, but let us be the first to tell you it’s so much more than that. Vodka cocktails are as smooth as they come, and definitely made for the grown and sexy.

From champagne blends for toasting to love to honey-laced mixes perfect for a romantic breakfast in bed, we’ve rounded up a few tasty recipes sure to turn the heat up and start your weekend off right.

01
White Grape 75
INGREDIENTS:
1.5oz CÎROC White Grape
4oz Champagne
1 Sugar Cube
2 Dashes Peychaud or Angostura bitters
These Sexy Vodka Cocktails Are Just What You Need To Start The Weekend Off Right
Photo Credit: Ciroc
02
Pepinos Pistol
INGREDIENTS:
45 ml Patron Silver
15 ml Grey Goose La Poire
30 ml Apple Juice
15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
15 ml Simple Syrup

DIRECTIONS:
Shake and strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with a slice of cucumber.
These Sexy Vodka Cocktails Are Just What You Need To Start The Weekend Off Right
Photo Credit: Grey Goose
03
Spice of Life
INGREDIENTS:
1.5oz. Belvedere Vodka
5oz. Carrot Juice
.75oz. Lemon Juice
Half bar spoon of grated ginger or ginger syrup
.5 bar spoon of miso or dashi powder
.25oz. honey syrup
Dash of chili flakes
Carrot leaves

DIRECTIONS:
Place all ingredients in a shaker and shake with two ice cubes. Strain over fresh ice in a highball glass. Garnish with chili flakes and carrot leaves.
These Sexy Vodka Cocktails Are Just What You Need To Start The Weekend Off Right
Photo Credit: Chef Candice Kumai/Belvedere
TOPICS:  Cocktail Recipes Cocktails Drinks National Vodka Day