50 vodka recipes

Homemade peppermint liqueur with just vodka, mint extract, and sugar syrup. Steep for two weeks for a smooth, minty after-dinner drink or cocktail mixer.

Homemade apricot liqueur infused from smashed apricot pits with vodka, cinnamon, and coriander. A two-month maceration creates a fragrant, almond-toned spirit similar to amaretto.

Homemade tea liqueur made by steeping black tea leaves in vodka and sweetening with sugar syrup. Just 3 ingredients and 2 weeks of patience for a smooth, aromatic spirit that's a knockout in cocktails or sipped neat.

Bloody Mary marinade made with V8 juice, vodka, horseradish, and hot sauce for poultry, pork, or fish. The cocktail-inspired marinade tenderizes and seasons in one step with bold tomato heat.

Homemade hazelnut liqueur infused with vodka, vanilla bean, and allspice. A DIY Frangelico-style spirit that steeps for five weeks and makes a great homemade gift.

Homemade cinnamon liqueur steeped with cloves, coriander, vodka, and brandy. Three weeks from jar to glass, and it makes a gorgeous homemade gift.

Frozen Black Irish is a boozy mocha milkshake blended with Kahlua, Irish cream, vodka, and chocolate ice cream. A rich, frozen cocktail that tastes like a coffee shop treat with a serious kick.

Fire-grilled oyster shooters soaked in ice-cold citron vodka and vermouth marinade with fresh dill. Wood-fired oysters on the half shell for a dramatic appetizer.

Homemade ginger liqueur made by steeping crystallized ginger in vodka with sugar syrup for two weeks. Just 3 ingredients for a spicy, warming spirit with real ginger kick.

Homemade coconut liqueur infused with vodka, brandy, coriander, and vanilla over 3 to 4 weeks. A smooth, tropical spirit you can sip straight or mix into cocktails. Just 5 ingredients and patience.

Refreshing vodka cocktail mixing apple cider with lemon juice and a splash of strawberry liqueur, shaken over ice for a crisp, fruity drink.

Scampi Principessa with butterflied shrimp poached in white wine, flambéed with aquavit, then served in cold yogurt sauce. An elegant Italian-Scandinavian appetizer ready in 20 minutes.

U-238 punch with rum, vodka, strawberry juice, orange juice, and pineapple juice loaded with fresh fruit. A potent tropical party punch that serves a crowd.

Homemade chocolate liqueur with just vodka, chocolate extract, vanilla, and sugar syrup. Mix it up in 5 minutes, let it mature for 2 weeks, and sip the rewards.

A sweet and delectable homemade liqueur made with vodka.

Pan-seared filet mignon with a Dijon mustard cream sauce, mushrooms, shallots, and vodka. A quick, restaurant-quality steak dinner with a rich, sharp pan sauce.