Creamy vodka spaghetti with vermouth, lime, jalapeno, and fresh cilantro. A cocktail-inspired twist on vodka pasta that's equal parts bold and luxurious, ready in 35 minutes.
Ring in the New Year with this sparkling champagne pomegranate punch spiked with citrus vodka. Jewel-toned, fizzy, and ready in under 5 minutes. Just stir, pour over ice, and toast.
Homemade tea liqueur made by steeping black tea leaves in vodka and sweetening with sugar syrup. Just 3 ingredients and 2 weeks of patience for a smooth, aromatic spirit that's a knockout in cocktails or sipped neat.
Vodka infused with toasted almonds, warm cinnamon, and almond extract transforms into a smooth homemade amaretto perfect for spiking coffee or drizzling over ice cream.
A Bloody Mary in a bowl: smooth tomato soup with celery, horseradish, Worcestershire, and lime, spiked with vodka stirred in off the heat. The savory, boozy New Year's Day hair-of-the-dog, served warm in mugs.
Homemade coffee liqueur with vodka, instant coffee, sugar, and real vanilla bean. A DIY Kahlua-style drink that steeps for two weeks in the bottle.
Vodka can be made from a variety of grains. Barley and wheat are the most common but corn and rye can be used as well. It can also be made from potatoes and beets. Grain vodkas are generally considered to be the best.
Homemade pepper vodka infused with hot chili peppers for at least a week, plus a creamy vodka pasta sauce recipe with tomatoes, butter, cream, and Parmesan.
Classic Long Island Iced Tea with equal parts rum, gin, vodka, Triple Sec, lemon juice, and orange juice topped with cola. Looks like iced tea, hits like five drinks in one.
International meatballs in vodka: beef and pork meatballs seasoned with lemon zest and nutmeg, simmered in a sour cream sauce with vodka and vermouth.
Spaghettini alla carrettiera with a spicy tomato-vodka cream sauce made from fresh tomatoes, garlic, dried chili, and heavy cream. A fiery Italian pasta that's silky smooth.
Penne alla vodka tosses tubular pasta with a quick sauce of butter, vodka, hot pepper, puréed plum tomatoes, cream, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. A 20-minute Italian-American classic.
Mudslide brownies spiked with Kahlua, Irish cream, and vodka, made with real unsweetened chocolate and walnuts. Finished with a Kahlua powdered sugar glaze.
Homemade peppermint liqueur with just vodka, mint extract, and sugar syrup. Steep for two weeks for a smooth, minty after-dinner drink or cocktail mixer.
Authentic Mexican chorizo made with pork, toasted ancho and pasilla chilies, whole spices, and vinegar. Cure it for 3 days and the flavor deepens into something store-bought can never touch.
Pasta with vodka sauce: a buttery cream sauce reduced with vodka, mushrooms, and fresh tomatoes. A restaurant-style Italian classic that uses the alcohol to unlock tomato flavor.