Vodka Cocktails with Soda

Summer calls for refreshing, light, and invigorating beverages that can quench your thirst whiles adding a touch of sophistication to your gatherings. Vodka cocktails with soda are perfect for this, offering a versatile base that can be elevated with various ingredients. Here are three tall vodka soda cocktails that are perfect for summer: the Grapefruit Highball, Long Martini, and Gattertop & Vine. Each of these drinks combines simplicity and sophistication, ensuring you'll stay cool and refreshed all season long.

Grapefruit Highball

The Grapefruit Highball is a zesty take on a classic highball cocktail. This drink, featuring Botanic Nº7 Ginger and Grapefruit, is perfect before or after a meal. Served in a tall glass with ice and a wedge of grapefruit, it's an effortless, elegant choice for any occasion.This highball cocktail is the epitome of summer: bright, invigorating, and incredibly easy to make. The combination of grapefruit juice and ginger ale adds a bright freshness, making it the perfect drink for those warm, lazy afternoons.

Ingredients (Serves 2)

• 50ml Botanic Nº7
• 75ml Pink grapefruit juice
• 100ml Ginger ale
• 100ml Soda water
• Ice
• Grapefruit

Method

• Fill a tall glass with ice and a slice of pink grapefruit.
• Pour in the Botanic Nº7 followed by the pink grapefruit juice.
• Top up with ginger ale and soda.
• Mix well with a cocktail stirrer.
• Garnish with a slice of grapefruit.

Long Martini

The Long Martini offers a refreshing twist on the timeless Martini by lengthening it with soda. True innovation often comes from simplicity, and this cocktail proves that less is more. The Long Martini is a beautifully balanced drink that maintains the elegance of a traditional Martini while introducing a refreshing effervescence. The basil and pomegranate soda water add a unique twist, making this cocktail a standout choice for summer evenings.

Ingredients

• 60ml Botanic Nº7
• 15ml Dry Vermouth
• 10ml Fresh lime
• Basil and pomegranate soda water
• Fresh basil

Method

• Pour the measured ingredients into a highball glass filled with ice.
• Stir with a bar spoon until cold.
• Top up with soda water.
• Garnish with fresh basil.

Gattertop & Vine

Anthony Peart presents the ultimate summer cocktail: the Gattertop & Vine. This light and refreshing blend is perfect for sun-drenched days. Each sip offers a delicate balance of fresh grape and botanicals, making it the ideal companion for a sunny afternoon. The fresh grape juice pairs beautifully with the botanicals in Botanic Nº7, while the soda water ensures the drink remains light and bubbly. Perfect for sipping in the sun, this cocktail is sure to become a seasonal favourite.

Ingredients

• 50ml Botanic Nº7
• 75ml Fresh grape juice
• 100ml Soda water
• Ice
• Fresh grapes and mint for garnish

Method

• Fill a tall glass with ice.
• Pour in the Botanic Nº7 followed by the fresh grape juice.
• Top up with soda water.
• Mix gently with a cocktail stirrer.
• Garnish with fresh grapes and a sprig of mint.

These vodka cocktails with soda are perfect for summer, combining ease of preparation with refreshing flavours. Whether you're hosting a summer soirée or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon, these drinks will keep you cool and satisfied. So, grab your ingredients, mix up one of these delightful cocktails, and toast to the sunny days ahead!