Vodka Soda recipe
The minimalist's drink — vodka, soda, and a squeeze of citrus. Zero sugar, zero fuss.
Method: Build ·
Glass: Highball glass ·
Time: 1 min ·
Difficulty: Beginner ·
Family: The Highball Family
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- Top Club Soda
- 1 Lime Wedge
How to make a Vodka Soda
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour in vodka.
- Top with club soda.
- Squeeze a lime wedge and drop it in.
Garnish
Lime wedge or wheel.
Pro tip
If you're going to drink something this simple, use good vodka — you'll taste every flaw. Tito's, Ketel One, or Grey Goose all work well. And use fresh soda from a bottle, not a soda gun.
History of the Vodka Soda
The Vodka Soda became the default 'healthy' bar order in the 2000s-2010s as calorie-conscious drinkers sought low-sugar options. It has essentially zero carbs and about 97 calories per serving.
Flavour profile
Clean, Light, Citrus, Neutral
Variations
- Vodka Soda with Muddled Fruit — Muddle cucumber, berries, or watermelon
- Skinny Bitch — The same drink with a sassier name
- Vodka Tonic — Use tonic water for quinine bitterness
Practise making the Vodka Soda in the free Virtual Bar game.