The lemon-lime bite of Sprite is a perfect mixer for any high quality vodka. When the two are paired together, the Vodka and Sprite cocktail is one of the most deliciously refreshing drinks you can make.
What is a Vodka and Sprite?
A vodka and sprite is a simple, two ingredient vodka cocktail made (not shockingly) of – sprite and vodka. The crisp flavor of the vodka blends seamlessly with the fizzy citrus goodness of Sprite.
In fact, Sprite blends well with a whole host of other drinks. Some of the best Sprite based cocktails are Gin and Sprite, Rum and Sprite, and Tequila and Sprite.
Due to the light flavor and simplicity of this drink, it goes well with just about any meal and works for any occasion. Its fast and easy to make which is perfect for the end of a long day or just kicking back with some friends over the weekend.
Ingredients
- Vodka – we like to use a mid or top shelf like Stoli.
- Sprite – we like to use Sprite Zero to cut down on sugar content.
- Ice
- Lemon Wedge – optional garnish.
For quantities, see recipe card below
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to stir up one of these refreshing drinks for yourself.
Step One
Top your highball glass off with ice.
Step Two
Add 2 oz of a high quality vodka.
Step Three
Fill the rest of the glass with 4 oz of Sprite or Sprite Zero.
Step Four
Stir with a bar spoon or tumble in a mixer. Add a lemon wedge to the rim of the glass and enjoy!
Variations
- Add Grenadine – add a splash of grenadine to make this a Dirty Shirley. Or, leave out the vodka and just add grenadine for a Shirley Temple Cocktail.
- Mix up the Sprite – use a regular Sprite, Diet Sprite or Sprite Zero. Or, try out a flavored Sprite like Sprite Grape, Sprite Cranberry or Sprite Cherry.
- Use flavored vodka – you can really use any flavor vodka you want. Citrus, Cherry, Strawberry and Grape are good options to think about.
- Use different lemon lime soda. Keep the lemon lime flavor, but use a different soda – try this Vodka and 7up.
Mixing Tips
- Mix gently – instead of shaking in a shaker, use a bar spoon to gently stir so that the Sprite doesn’t fizz up everywhere.
- Make a pitcher – double, triple or multiply ingredients by more in order to make a pitcher or a big batch. Just make sure to keep the 2:1 Sprite to vodka ratio the same as that ratio results in the best flavor.
- Drink right away – though you technically can make this ahead, the Sprite goes flat pretty quickly. So, it’s best to make it when you want to use it and not make extra to store for later.
Recipe
Vodka And Sprite
Equipment
- highball glass
- bar spoon
- shaker (optional)
- jigger
- Knife for optional garnish
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 4 oz Sprite
- 1 Lemon Wedge optional garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Fill highball glass to the top with ice
- Use jigger to measure 2 oz of vodka.
- Add 2 oz of vodka into the glass with the ice.
- Use jigger to measure 4 oz of Sprite.
- Add 4 oz of Sprite into the glass with the ice and vodka.
- Stir gently with bar spoon to mix. Or, gently pour from glass to shaker and back to the glass.
- If adding a lemon wedge for garnish: Slice lemon into wedges. Take one wedge and cut a small notch in the pulp. Place it on the rim of the glass using the notch.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Mix gently – instead of shaking in a shaker, use a bar spoon to gently stir so that the Sprite doesn’t fizz up everywhere.
- Make a pitcher – double, triple or multiply ingredients by more in order to make a pitcher or a big batch. Just make sure to keep the 2:1 Sprite to vodka ratio the same as that ratio results in the best flavor.
- Drink right away – though you technically can make this ahead, the Sprite goes flat pretty quickly. So, it’s best to make it when you want to use it and not make extra to store for later.
- Flavored vodka – try out a flavored vodka like cherry, grape or strawberry to change up the flavors a little.
- Add grenadine – add a splash of grenadine to make this a Dirty shirley cocktail.
Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
Opie M. says
add a splash of lemon and lime juice… where have you been all my life