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Jun 2, 2023 by Kristin

Two Ingredient Vodka Drinks You Must Try

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Vodka is absolutely one of the most popular liquors out there. So, you might have a bottle and be looking for an easy to make two ingredient vodka drink. Well, you are in luck, because here we have selected some of the most tasty options there are.

Bottle of vodka on a wooden table
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  • 🥂 The Best Two Ingredient Vodka Drinks
  • 🍋 Fruity Drinks
  • 🥃 Vodka & Soda Drinks
  • 🍸 Vodka Shots & Cocktails
  • 💭 Vodka Cocktail FAQ

🥂 The Best Two Ingredient Vodka Drinks

Vodka is a clear liquor that is known for being rather neutral in flavor. It typically allows the other mixers and ingredients to really shine through with their flavors perhaps only adding a little bit of a burn or bite of alcohol.

There are some exceptions to this neutral flavor rule. That is for any flavored vodka. There are a huge range of vodka flavors including:

  • Vanilla
  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate
  • Cherry
  • Strawberry
  • Grape
  • Coffee
  • Grapefruit
  • Orange

That is not an all inclusive list. It is just to name a few of the potential flavors. For all of the drinks below, if you want to substitute in a flavored vodka that usually works well to ramp up the flavors in the drink.

So, if you are ready to discover some easy and delicious vodka drinks, keep on reading to choose your new favorite.

🍋 Fruity Drinks

Adult Capri Sun
Really these are just a combination of vodka and any mixer you prefer like lemonade or fruit punch. But they are served in a fun capri sun pouch.
Why it's good: they are fruity, sweet and easy to make. You can vary the flavors by changing up the juice added as the mixer.
Check out this recipe
two adult capri suns next to the ingredients used to make the drinks
Vodka & Apple Juice
This sweet flavorful apple cocktail is a quintessential fall drink. Stir it up for your next fall celebration.
Why it's good: it's really quick and easy to make. You can easily make it in a large batch for celebrations and parties.
Check out this recipe
glass of vodka and apple juice with vodka and cinnamon sticks in the background
Vodka & Fruit Punch
This fruity and sweet drink is perfect for all summer occasions. It is easy to make just by tossing a shot of vodka into your glass of fruit punch.
Why it's good: you can stir it up in just a few minutes. It makes a great drink for BBQs, pool parties and other summer events.
Check out this recipe
vodka and fruit punch with ingredient bottles in background
Vodka & Apple Cider
This lightly sweet and apple flavored drink is fantastic to serve at any fall event. It has a smooth and subtle flavor.
Why it's good: it's so super easy to make. It is not overwhelmingly sweet and has just the right balance of light flavors.
Check out this recipe
vodka and apple cider on a wooden table with ingredients behind the glass
Vodka & Grapefruit Juice
This one is sometimes called a vodka greyhound. It is full of tart and tangy grapefruit flavor with a little bite of vodka.
Why its' good: This one is easy to make and can be versatile as it is a good candidate for adding in a flavored vodka. It is also light and refreshing.
Check out this recipe
vodka and grapefruit
Vodka & Lemonade
This is the perfect summer cocktail. It is also easy to change up the flavor by adding flavored vodka like cherry, strawberry and raspberry.
Why it's good: it is a really versatile drink that has the ability to change flavors easily. It is super refreshing and great for sipping.
Check out this recipe
vodka and lemonade
Vodka Screwdriver
This is a pretty classic, standard cocktail that is a mixture of vodka and orange juice. It is full of sweet citrus flavor.
Why it's good: it's a bright and pretty drink that is perfect for brunch or other events. It is sweet and delicious.
Check out this recipe
vodka screwdriver
Vodka Cranberry
This bright red, tart and refreshing cocktail is easy to make. It is perfect for serving most anytime from fall holidays to summer brunch.
Why it's good: it is bright and festive colored. It has a nice balance of tart and sweet.
Check out this recipe
Vodka cranberry

🥃 Vodka & Soda Drinks

Vodka & 7up
This light, refreshing and lemon-lime flavored cocktail is so delicious. This one is sweet and fizzy as well.
Why it's good: couldn't be easier to make, just pour your ingredients together and stir. Perfect for serving during any warm weather months.
Check out this recipe
closeup of glass of vodka and 7up
Vodka & Orange Soda
This bright orange fizzy drink is sweet and yummy. This one is bursting with sweet orange flavor that is sure to please your taste buds.
Why it's good: it's brightly colored which make it a good centerpiece for parties. It's easy to make in large batches for a crowd.
Check out this recipe
vodka and orange soda in a highball glass with ingredients behind the drink
Vodka & Squirt
A fizzier, sweeter version of a vodka and grapefruit juice. This light and sweetly tart cocktail is nice and refreshing.
Why it's good: it has a nice grapefruit flavor without being too tart. Great for serving at any spring or summer event.
Check out this recipe
squirt with vodka in a highball with ingredients behind the glass
Vodka & Mountain Dew
This bright yellow drink is chock full of caffeine, sugar and citrus flavor. This one is fizzy, sweet and so yummy.
Why it's good: it's versatile, you can use citrus flavored vodkas to add extra flavor.
Check out this recipe
close up of vodka & mountain dew
Vodka & Coke
This one is great as it mostly tastes just like coca-cola. It has a nice, sweet fizz with a little spice and bite of vodka.
Why it's good: this one is so versatile to change up the flavor by adding vanilla vodka, orange vodka or cherry vodka.
Check out this recipe
vodka and coke
Vodka & Dr. Pepper
This cocktail has a nice complex, sweet and spicy flavor from the Dr. Pepper. It is sweet and fizzy as well.
Why it's good: this drink is easy to make into a large batch for parties or a crowd. Use flavored Dr. Pepper to change up the flavors.
Check out this recipe
dr pepper and vodka on butcher block
Vodka & Sprite
This light, refreshing cocktail is a nice blend of light sweetness and lemon-lime citrus flavor. It is perfect to serve anytime there is a part or casual get together.
Why it's good: it's easy and quick to make. Make it a diet by using diet or sugar free sprite.
Check out this recipe
vodka and sprite
Vodka & Ginger ale
Looking for something sweet with a little spice? Then this is the one for you. Full of sweetness and blended with a nice tang of spicy ginger.
Why it's good: It's so easy to make into a large batch by adding the whole 2 liter to a punch bowl and adding several shots of vodka.
Check out this recipe
vodka ginger ale
Vodka Tonic
Looking for a drink that emphasizes the vodka? Give this one a try. The light bitterness of tonic blends nicely with the bite of the vodka.
Why it's good: add some flavors. Try out most any flavor of vodka to make this one a little extra yummy.
Check out this recipe
Vodka tonic
Vodka Soda
If you're looking for a low calorie option, try out this vodka soda. It allows the vodka to really shine through – so don't skimp on the vodka here use a mid to top shelf.
Why it's good: you can flavor this one any way you like by using a flavored vodka.
Check out this recipe
Vodka soda

🍸 Vodka Shots & Cocktails

Vodka & Eggnog
Sweet, creamy and full of holiday flavor, that's this drink! The eggnog really shines through on this one with only a hint of the vodka bite popping in.
Why it's good: it's the perfect holiday drink fully of creamy, sweet eggnog flavor.
Check out this recipe
vodka and eggnog with nutmeg on top and ingredients in background
Black Russian Cocktail
This black russian cocktail is a classic drink. This drink is sweet and coffee flavored. It has a strong bite from the vodka in it as well.
Why it's good: It is a combination of vodka and kahlua. It can be easily made in 3 minutes or less.
Check out this recipe
closeup of black russian next to bottles of vodka and kahlua
Stop Light Shots
These fun red, yellow and green colored shots are the same colors as a stop light. Each one has vodka and a different fruit flavored mixer.
Why it's good: this one is a fun, colorful themed shot series that is perfect for parties.
Check out this recipe
stop light shots lined up next to the ingredient bottles
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Shot
This super easy to make chocolate covered pretzel shot is salty and chocolatey. You only need whipped cream vodka and frangelico for this one.
Why it's good: this sweet flavor is still super easy to make. Toss your ingredients into a shaker. Shake them up and you are ready to go.
Check out this recipe
closeup of chocolate covered pretzel shot with ingredients next to the glass

💭 Vodka Cocktail FAQ

What is good to mix with vodka?

Most any juice, soda or other liqueur makes a good mixer for vodka. This is due to the fact that vodka doesn’t have a strong flavor other than some alcohol bite.

What soda is good with vodka?

There are lots of different sodas that are good with vodka. Some favorites include: Sprite, Gingerale and Orange Soda.

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