Vodka Press recipe
A Vodka Soda softened with a split of club soda and lemon-lime soda.
Method: Build ·
Glass: Highball glass ·
Time: 2 min ·
Difficulty: Beginner ·
Family: The Highball Family
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 2 oz Club Soda
- 2 oz Lemon-Lime Soda
- 1 Lemon Wedge
How to make a Vodka Press
- Fill a highball glass with fresh ice.
- Pour vodka over the ice.
- Add equal parts club soda and lemon-lime soda.
- Squeeze in a lemon wedge and give one gentle lift.
Garnish
Lemon wedge.
Pro tip
Treat the two sodas as a split, not an afterthought: measure them evenly for the intended lightly sweet, crisp finish.
History of the Vodka Press
The Vodka Press is a highball variation that balances neutral soda with a little lemon-lime sweetness.
Flavour profile
Light, Citrus, Bubbly, Clean
Variations
- Vodka Soda — Use only club soda for the minimalist version
- Vodka Rickey — Add more fresh lime for a tart highball
Practise making the Vodka Press in the free Virtual Bar game.