Best Vodka
Since this cocktail is made with just vodka and soda, it is important to use a good-quality vodka. The best quality vodkas are Grey Goose and Belvedere. A good-tasting vodka at a good price point is Tito’s, which is my go-to for vodka cocktails. The most important thing is to use a vodka that you enjoy the flavor of. If you live near a distillery, it is a great option to do some taste testing. You are sure to find a great bottle that you love! In addition to being light in calories, they are also so easy to make. They come together with just two ingredients. I also love to throw in two lime wedges for the perfect cocktail.
Start with ice. Fill your glass with ice and add the vodka. Top with club soda. Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge and enjoy!
The Perfect Ratio
When a cocktail only requires two ingredients, the quality of ingredients and ratio that you use are important. This vodka soda recipe uses 1 1/2 ounces of good-quality vodka and 4 ounces of fresh club soda. Of course, you can play around with the ratio of ingredients if you want a stronger or weaker vodka cocktail.
Vodka Soda Calories
I don’t usually worry about calories in my cocktail, but this one is worth noting. With this recipe, the vodka club soda drink carries only 90 calories. This refreshing drink is a light cocktail with no added sugar.
Club Soda vs. Sparkling Water
Club soda and sparkling water are very similar and can be used interchangeably in recipes. The main difference between the two is that club soda is infused with carbon dioxide and minerals, which gives it a slightly salty taste, whereas sparkling water just has carbonation added to it.
Variations
This classic cocktail is perfect as is, but with how simple the recipe is, it would be easy to spice it up. If you’re looking to spruce up this recipe, here are some ideas to get you started:
Use flavored sparkling water instead of club soda. The grapefruit flavor is delicious! Add fresh herbs like mint or basil for a fresh flavor profile. Garnish with fresh fruit. An orange slice or some berries in your glass would be both beautiful and delicious! Use an infused vodka to change up the flavor of the cocktail. Read more on this below.
How to Serve
Serve your vodka and soda with lots of ice in a highball glass or glass tumbler. Garnish with lime wedges and or lemon wedges. I love to squeeze a lime wedge (or two, or three) into my cocktail for an extra refreshing twist! Infusing vodka requires cutting up an ingredient and letting it soak in the vodka overnight to flavor it. I love my jalapeño infused vodka for making Bloody Mary’s! For this recipe, a cucumber infused vodka or citrus infused vodka made with either oranges or lemons would be amazing.
