Best Vodka Sour Recipe (2024)

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The classic Vodka Sour is simple to make and to drink! With a short and sweet ingredient list, this vodka co*cktail is made for easy sipping!!

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Vodka Sour Drink

Vodka is incredibly versatile. With it's clean, neutral flavor, it's pretty much a blank canvas! From thirst-quenching drinks like a Moscow Mule to a more sophisticated drink like the Cosmopolitan, vodka is one of my "go-to" liquors when making co*cktails!

So despite having over 12 vodka co*cktails in the archives... I didn't have a Vodka Sour recipe.

So it was definitely time to rectify that! And I'm hoping you'll be as happy about it as I am!

What's in a Vodka Sour?

Like all sour co*cktails, the formula is pretty simple - liquor+lemon or lime juice + a sweetener. So, for this drink, you'll need:

  • Vodka - since this co*cktail has such a short ingredient list, opt for a smooth vodka. Grey Goose, Sipsmith or Snow Leopard (my personal favorite!) are all good choices!
  • Fresh Lemon Juice - fresh lemon juice has a much brighter flavor than bottled so use fresh!
  • Simple syrup

TIP:

A homemade sour mix is a great substitute for lemon juice and simple syrup!

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How to Make A Vodka Sour

Making a sour drink couldn't be easier!

  1. Combine the vodka, lemon juice and simple syrup into a co*cktail shaker.
  2. Add ice.
  3. Place the tin on top and shake for 10-15 seconds or until the outside of the shaker tin is frosty!
  4. Strain over ice into a rocks glass OR serve straight up (no ice) in a co*cktail glass!
  5. Garnish with a lemon and Luxardo cherry if desired.

If you've never shaken a co*cktail, here's my latest video to show you how!

Cherry Vodka Sour & Other Variations

If you haven't guessed by now, this basic co*cktail recipe is tailor-made for variations! You can swap lime juice for lemon, and replace the simple syrup with a flavored syrup like maple or grenadine. Or (my personal favorite!) add a liqueur - Triple Sec or Elderflower liqueur would be delicious!

Cherry Vodka Sour Recipe

One of the most popular variations of the vodka sour is the Cherry Vodka Sour. It's really just a standard vodka sour with the addition of grenadine.

How to make a Cherry Vodka Sour

To make it:

  1. Add the vodka, lemon juice, ¾ oz. of simple syrup, ¼ oz. grenadine and 3 dashes of angostura bitters to the co*cktail shaker.
  2. Add ice.
  3. Shake the co*cktail for 10 -15 seconds and then strain into a rocks glass or a coupe.
  4. Garnish with a cherry and fresh mint if desired.
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Other Sour co*cktails you may enjoy!

  • Tamarind Margarita - possibly one of the best Margarita co*cktail recipes I've ever tried!
  • The BEST Margarita on the Rocks Recipe - truly the best, classic margarita ever!
  • Gin Gimlet - this one uses Botanist gin!!

Other Vodka co*cktails for Vodka Drink Lovers!

  • Grey Goose Martini - the classic co*cktail with a little twist!
  • Vodka and Cranberry - the classic Cape Cod gets a simple update!
  • Key Lime Martini - This one is perfectly balanced!
  • White Russian - for all you Pumpkin Spice lovers!!

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Vodka Sour Recipe

Simple, sweet and sour, the classic Vodka Sour is meant for easy sipping! With infinite variations, it's definitely a vodka recipe you want in your collection.

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Course: co*cktail

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1

Calories: 462kcal

Author: Nancy Buchanan

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Vodka
  • 1 oz. Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz. simple syrup
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 lemon slice optional
  • 1 co*cktail cherry optional

Cherry Vodka Sour

  • 2 oz. vodka
  • 1 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ oz. simple syrup
  • ¼ oz. grenadine
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 co*cktail cherry optional
  • 1 sprig mint optional

Instructions

  • In a co*cktail shaker, combine the vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and angostura bitters.

  • Add Ice to the shaker and close.

  • Shake for 10 - 15 seconds and then strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.

  • Garnish with a lemon slice and a co*cktail cherry if desired.

Cherry Vodka Sour

  • In a co*cktail shaker, combine the vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, grenadine and angostura bitters.

  • Add ice to the shaker and close.

  • Shake for 10-15 seconds and then strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.

  • Garnish with a cherry on a pick if desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 74mg | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 166IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

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Comments

  1. Emily says

    Best Vodka Sour Recipe (9)
    Love this!

    Reply

    • Nancy says

      Hi Emily,

      Thank you so much for letting me know!!!

      Reply

  2. GrannyK says

    I’ve never made a vodka sour with angostura bitters before so I gave it a try. Way too much bitters. I may try it again with one dash but most likely I’ll go back to leaving them out. I also found it it to be too sweet but maybe my lemons weren’t vey sour this time around.

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  3. garry cucci says

    Best Vodka Sour Recipe (10)
    Just a wonderful site to visit

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Best Vodka Sour Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is a vodka sour made of? ›

How to make:
60 mlKetel One Vodka
30 mlLemon juice (freshly squeezed)
15 mlMonin Pure Cane sugar syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2 sugar to 1 water)
2 dashAngostura Aromatic Bitters
15 mlPasteurised egg white or Aquafaba (chickpea water) or 3 dashes Fee Brothers Fee Foam co*cktail foamer
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What juice makes vodka taste better? ›

Fruit juices like cranberry, pineapple, and pomegranate bring a burst of fruity sweetness to vodka co*cktails. These juices not only add a delightful flavor but also introduce vibrant colors to your drinks.

What is vodka slime made of? ›

Instructions. Fill glass with ice. Add vodka, 7-up then finish with the lime juice.

What can I mix with vodka so it doesn't taste bad? ›

The 7 Best Things to Mix With Vodka
  • Cold Brew. Hot coffee's rich, bitter flavor is the perfect match for many spirits, but mellower cold brew is an even better choice. ...
  • Ginger Beer. ...
  • Tomato Juice. ...
  • Coconut Water. ...
  • Grapefruit Juice. ...
  • Jarritos. ...
  • Yoo-hoo.

Can you order a vodka sour? ›

In some areas, straight up is used interchangeably with 'neat'. Sour – the term 'sour' refers to the sourness of sour bar mix, bar lime mix, lime bar mix or margarita mix. If someone orders a Vodka Sour, they want vodka and bar lime mix.

What is the difference between vodka sour and vodka Collins? ›

A basic sour is made up of a base spirit plus a sour ingredient, either simple syrup with lemon or a pre-mixed sour. If those components are served in a tall glass with ice and topped with soda, then they create a collins.

What juice cancels out vodka? ›

It's believed that grapefruit juice masks the taste of vodka pretty well, but cherry, grape or orange juice also work just fine. Also, if you drink plain vodka, don't sip it like wine. Just down the whole shot at once, this way you are not going to feel its taste so much.

What is the healthiest mixer for vodka? ›

Soda water

Since it's nothing but carbonated water, it's hands down the healthiest mixer for vodka. Whether the absence of tonic's quinine-induced bitterness is a plus or a minus is up for debate, but squeeze in a little lemon or lime juice and a vodka soda will always hit the spot on a summer afternoon.

What is the white stuff in vodka? ›

Real vodka is totally clear, and has no sediment at the bottom of the bottle or particles floating in it. If you can see tiny particles floating in a bottle, it probably means the alcohol has been watered down with tap water.

What is vodka balls? ›

Stir melted vanilla chips, white sugar, vodka, and corn syrup together in a bowl; mix in vanilla wafers. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour. Pour confectioners' sugar into a shallow bowl. Form vanilla wafer mixture into 1-inch balls and roll in confectioners' sugar to coat.

What is rain vodka made from? ›

Made from 100% organic white corn and distilled seven times for unmatched smoothness.

Is Sprite and vodka good? ›

It is the perfect combination of sour and sweet with the delicious taste of lime.

Is OJ and vodka good? ›

It's an essential drink recipe that everyone should know and one of the best brunch drinks. While it's incredibly simple, the screwdriver also lends itself to experimentation and improvement. The screwdriver is nothing more than vodka and orange juice. There is no mystery to it or secret ingredients to worry about.

What's good with tito's? ›

  • Tito's Soda Lime. sparkling water, squeeze of lime.
  • Tito's Water Lemon. lemon, water.
  • Spicy TitoRita. orange liqueur, lime juice, agave.
  • Tito's Martini. dry vermouth, olives, lemon.
  • Tito's Espresso Martini. coffee liqueur, espresso, simple syrup.
  • Blooming Mary Mix. ...
  • MoTito. ...
  • Tito's & Cranberry.

What makes an alcoholic drink a sour? ›

Sours are mixed drinks containing a base liquor, lemon or lime juice, and a sweetener (simple syrup or orgeat syrup). Egg whites are also included in some sours.

Is vodka sour a normal drink? ›

The Vodka Sour is a classic co*cktail that has been enjoyed for decades. It is a simple yet versatile drink that has a perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors. ... more. It is a simple yet versatile drink that has a perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors.

What are sour shots made of? ›

A traditional sour is composed of spirit, citrus and sugar (and sometimes egg white) and accounts for many of the best known co*cktails in rotation today.

What is sour made of alcohol? ›

Base spirit

However, Sours can and are made with any spirit base, be that whisk(e)y, gin, vodka, brandy, rum or even a liqueur - as is the case in the popular Amaretto Sour, where amaretto liqueur replaces the spirit and sweet components.

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