Simple Vodka Cocktails - The Short Order Cook

All you need is a few ingredients to make each of these Simple Vodka Cocktails. Shake, stir, & sip your way through this Top 10 list of quick & easy drinks recipes with vodka. Great for hosting parties, happy hour at home, & even dessert - Cheers!

All these vodka recipe are ready in 10 minutes or less. This list includes a variety of flavors & colors. Whether you want something pretty & fruity or a classic strong drink. I have you covered from martinis to mules.

There is also something for every season; summer, fall, winter, or spring. And I even include vodka cocktails for Halloween, Christmas, & 4th of July

So grab your favorite bottle of plain or flavored vodka, some glasses, your best friends, & get sipping.

4 photos of different simple cocktails using vodka.

Vodka Sunrise

For a gorgeous colorful cocktail with vodka & orange juice, make this easy recipe. The colorful layers make you feel you are on vacation in a tropical location enjoying a peaceful sunrise.

Vodka Sunrise

Watermelon Mint Martini

Refreshing and easy vodka cocktail with fresh watermelon, mint, and lemon juice. This delicious recipe is the ultimate summer martini.

Watermelon Mint Martini

Purple Passion Cocktail

The 80s classic Purple Passion is back with vodka and all the grape goodness from the past.

Purple Passion Cocktail

Spicy Jalapeno Basil Moscow Mule

A refreshing and spicy twist on a Moscow Mule that includes jalapenos and basil. A wonderful vodka cocktail that is an easy recipe and a crowd-pleaser.

Spicy Jalapeno Basil Moscow Mule

spicy jalapeno moscow mule with basil garnish in copper mugs

Best Pomegranate Moscow Mule

The best pomegranate Moscow mule recipe is easy, pretty, refreshing, and tastes yummy. A perfect combo of vodka, ginger beer, and juices.

Best Pomegranate Moscow Mule

Creamy Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

Salted caramel espresso martinis are a perfectly rich, sweet, and creamy vodka cocktail recipe. Like a combination of a Starbucks Caramel Macchiato and a Kahlua White Russian.

Creamy Salted Caramel Espresson Martini

Salted Caramel Espresso Martini featured on table

Candy Corn Martini

Sweet vodka cocktail that looks like just candy corn and is the ideal Halloween adult treat!

Candy Corn Martini

Eggnog Vodka Martini

A festive Christmas cocktail like this eggnog vodka martini is a great way to spread holiday cheer. For an easy mixed drink that tastes and smells like Christmas, this recipe for a martini with classic egg nog and vodka is a delight. It is creamy, rich, spiced, and not your traditional eggnog alcoholic drink.

Eggnog Vodka Martini