12 Vanilla vodka cocktails you can make in minutes!

Vanilla vodka cocktails are the perfect blend of sweet and smooth, making them a must-try for anyone looking to expand their cocktail repertoire. These cocktails shine in any situation, whether it's a summer barbecue or a cozy winter evening. Their unique flavor profile sets them apart from your typical vodka drinks, offering a delightful twist to your cocktail experience.

Vanilla Vodka Cocktails

There's something incredibly satisfying about vanilla vodka cocktails. Their sweet, creamy flavor can transform any ordinary drink into a gourmet cocktail. If you're a fan of desserts, these drinks will be right up your alley. They're perfect for after-dinner drinks or whenever you're in the mood for something sweet yet potent.

When to Enjoy Vanilla Vodka Cocktails

These cocktails are versatile and can be enjoyed at any time. They're especially great for:

  • Summer gatherings: The sweet, refreshing flavor of vanilla vodka makes it a hit at summer parties.

  • Winter evenings: The warmth of the vanilla can make these cocktails feel like a comforting dessert.

  • Special occasions: If you're looking to impress your guests with a unique cocktail, vanilla vodka is a great choice.

San Francisco

The San Francisco cocktail is sweet, fruity, and slightly fizzy. The vanilla vodka adds a creamy, smooth undertone, while the Kinky Liqueur brings a burst of tropical fruit flavors. The Sprite or 7 UP adds a refreshing fizz, and the shimmer dust gives it a magical, glittering appearance.

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Ingredients

  • Kinky liqueur: 1
  • Vanilla vodka: 1
  • Sprite or 7 up: 4
  • Cherries or mint for garnish:
  • Silver shimmer dust for cakes: 0.5

Recipe

  1. Fill a glass with ice.
  2. Pour in 1 oz of Kinky Liqueur.
  3. Add 1 oz of vanilla vodka.
  4. Top up with 4 oz of Sprite or 7 UP.
  5. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp of silver shimmer dust.
  6. Stir gently to mix.
  7. Garnish with a cherry or a sprig of mint.

Spicy Fifty

The Spicy Fifty is a well-balanced cocktail with a combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. The sweetness from the vanilla vodka and elderflower liqueur is perfectly complemented by the sourness of the lime juice and the heat from the chili pepper.

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Ingredients

  • Vanilla vodka: 50ml
  • Elderflower liqueur: 15ml
  • Fresh lime juice: 20ml
  • Honey syrup: 10ml
  • Red chili pepper: 1
  • Garnish: Red Chili Pepper

Recipe

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the red chili pepper.
  2. Add the vanilla vodka, elderflower liqueur, fresh lime juice, and honey syrup.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
  4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
  5. Garnish with a red chili pepper.

Frosty The Snowman

The Frosty The Snowman cocktail is a delightful blend of sweet and minty flavors with a tropical twist. The coconut rum provides a creamy sweetness, while the blue curacao offers a hint of citrus tang. The peppermint schnapps adds a refreshing minty kick, and the pineapple juice brings a fruity note. The Sprite tops it off with a fizzy lift, making the drink light and effervescent.

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Ingredients

  • Coconut rum: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Blue curacao: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Peppermint schnapps: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Pineapple juice: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Sprite: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Ice: To fill
  • Crushed candy canes: For garnish
  • Simple syrup: For rimming

Recipe

  1. Prepare the Glass:
    • Pour simple syrup onto a plate.
    • Spread crushed candy canes on a separate plate.
    • Dip the rim of the glass into the syrup, then into the candy canes.
  2. Mix the Cocktail:
    • Fill the glass with ice.
    • In a shaker, combine coconut rum, blue curacao, peppermint schnapps, and pineapple juice with ice.
    • Shake well.
  3. Serve:
    • Pour the mixture into the prepared glass until 2/3 full.
    • Top with Sprite.
    • Serve immediately and enjoy the festive flavors.

Cheesecake Cocktail

The Cheesecake Cocktail is rich, creamy, and sweet. It has a strong vanilla flavor with a hint of tanginess from the lemon, and the graham cracker rim adds a delightful crunch and sweetness.

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Ingredients

  • Vanilla vodka: 1.5 oz(45ml)
  • Cream liqueur: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Lemon juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Graham crackers: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Whipped cream: 1 oz(30ml)

Recipe

  1. Crush the graham crackers and rim a martini glass with them.
  2. Shake the vanilla vodka, cream liqueur, and lemon juice with ice in a cocktail shaker.
  3. Strain the mixture into the glass.
  4. Top with whipped cream.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

Carrot Cake Cocktail

This cocktail is sweet, creamy, and rich, with a hint of spice from the cinnamon. It has a unique flavor profile that truly mimics the taste of a carrot cake.

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Ingredients

  • Vanilla vodka: 1.5 oz(45ml)
  • Butterscotch schnapps: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Cinnamon schnapps: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Irish cream: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Half and half: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Cinnamon stick: 1

Recipe

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Add the vanilla vodka, butterscotch schnapps, cinnamon schnapps, Irish cream, and half and half to the shaker.
  3. Shake well until combined and chilled.
  4. Strain the cocktail into a glass.
  5. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Sleeping Beauty

The Sleeping Beauty cocktail is a harmonious blend of sweet and sour. The fruity notes of the Kinky Liqueur are perfectly balanced by the creamy vanilla vodka, while the Sprite or 7 UP adds a refreshing fizz. The garnish of cherries or mint adds a final touch of sweetness or freshness, respectively.

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Ingredients

  • Kinky liqueur: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Vanilla vodka: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Sprite or 7 up: 4 oz(120ml)
  • Cherries or mint for garnish:
  • Silver shimmer dust for cakes: 1/2 tsp

Recipe

  1. Fill a glass with ice.
  2. Pour in the Kinky Liqueur and vanilla vodka.
  3. Top up with Sprite or 7 UP.
  4. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Sprinkle the Silver Shimmer Dust on top.
  6. Garnish with a cherry or mint sprig.

Captain Crunch

The Captain Crunch cocktail is sweet, creamy, and fruity. It has a distinct taste of vanilla and berries, with a hint of rum. The drink is smooth and easy to drink, making it a perfect dessert cocktail.

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Ingredients

  • Vanilla vodka: 1.5 oz(45ml)
  • White rum: 1.5 oz(45ml)
  • Grenadine: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Half and half cream: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Crushed captain crunch cereal: 1 tbsp

Recipe

  1. Rim the glass with crushed Captain Crunch cereal.
  2. In a shaker, combine the vanilla vodka, white rum, grenadine, and half and half cream.
  3. Shake well until combined.
  4. Strain the mixture into the rimmed glass.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

Milky Way Cocktail

The Milky Way Cocktail is sweet and creamy, with a rich chocolate flavor. It has a smooth, velvety texture and a hint of vanilla. The taste is reminiscent of a Milky Way candy bar, making it a delightful treat for the senses.

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Ingredients

  • Chocolate liqueur: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Irish cream: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Vanilla vodka: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Half and half: 1 oz(30ml)

Recipe

  1. Fill a shaker with ice.
  2. Add the chocolate liqueur, Irish cream, vanilla vodka, and half and half.
  3. Shake well until chilled.
  4. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  5. Garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder.

Chocolate Cake Shot

The Chocolate Cake Shot is deceptively delicious, offering a sweet, nutty flavor that remarkably resembles a slice of chocolate cake. It's smooth with a hint of citrus from the lemon, creating a balanced and indulgent experience.

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Ingredients

  • Frangelico: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Vanilla vodka: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Fresh lemon: 1slice
  • Sugar: 1tsp
  • Simple syrup: as needed for rim

Recipe

To craft the perfect Chocolate Cake Shot, follow these steps:

  1. Prepare the Glass: Rim the shot glass with simple syrup and dip it into sugar to coat the edge.
  2. Mix the Shot: In a shaker, combine 1/2 oz of Frangelico and 1/2 oz of vanilla vodka with ice. Shake well.
  3. Serve: Strain the mixture into the prepared shot glass.
  4. Garnish: Slice a fresh lemon, coat one side with sugar.
  5. Enjoy: Take the shot, and then bite into the sugared lemon slice.

Black Friday

The Black Friday cocktail offers a rich, creamy vanilla flavor with a fizzy, refreshing finish from the cola. It's a sweet, indulgent treat with a robust vodka presence that warms the palate.

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Ingredients

  • Vanilla vodka: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Coca cola: To top
  • Ice cubes: As needed

Recipe

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour 2 oz of vanilla vodka over the ice.
  3. Top with Coca-Cola, leaving a little room to stir.
  4. Stir gently to mix.
  5. Garnish with a twist of lemon or a few vanilla beans, if desired.

Choclatini

The Choclatini is a sweet, creamy, and rich cocktail with a velvety chocolate flavor complemented by the smooth vanilla notes from the vodka. It's indulgent, with a dessert-like quality that makes it a perfect after-dinner treat.

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Ingredients

  • Maraschino cherry: 1
  • Absolut vanilla vodka: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Godiva chocolate liqueur: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Godiva white chocolate liqueur: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Whipped cream: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Hershey's chocolate shell: To line

Recipe

  1. Line a martini glass with Hershey's Chocolate Shell and place it in the freezer to harden.
  2. In a shaker filled with ice, combine 2 oz of Absolut Vanilla Vodka, 2 oz of Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, and 2 oz of Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur.
  3. Shake well until chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into the chilled, chocolate-lined martini glass.
  5. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry on top.

Pumpkin Pie Martini

The Pumpkin Pie Martini is a creamy and sweet concoction with a warm spice profile. It has the richness of pumpkin puree, the smoothness of vanilla vodka, and the depth of aged rum. The maple syrup adds a touch of autumn sweetness, while the pumpkin pie spice provides a comforting blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove notes.

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Ingredients

  • Vanilla vodka: 2.5 oz(75ml)
  • Aged rum: 1.5 oz(45ml)
  • Pumpkin puree: 0.25c
  • Maple syrup: 3tbsp
  • Half and half: 0.25c
  • Pumpkin pie spice: 0.25tsp
  • Ice cubes: Handful
  • Whipped topping: As needed for garnish

Recipe

  1. Chill Glasses: Place two martini glasses in the freezer to chill.
  2. Prepare Whipped Cream: Line a small tray with parchment paper and dollop whipped cream onto it. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  3. Mix Cocktail: In a shaker, combine vanilla vodka, aged rum, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, half-and-half, pumpkin pie spice, and ice. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
  4. Serve: Strain into chilled martini glasses, top with a piece of frozen whipped cream, and sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice.

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