Belvedere Vodka Cocktails

Three Belvedere Vodka Cocktails shared for National Vodka Day.

To celebrate National Vodka Day on October 4th, Belvedere Vodka is sharing three classic vodka cocktail recipes. ‘Vodka’ is the Slavic word for ‘little water’ and Belvedere say they honor their heritage by creating Belvedere vodka with just three simple ingredients: Polish Dankowskie Rye, Water and Character!

Belvedere’s Classic Martini

Belvedere Vodka's Classic Martini Cocktail — Belvedere Vodka’s Classic Martini Cocktail

Ingredients:

2 oz / 60ml Belvedere Vodka
.25 oz / 7ml French Fortified Wine

Method: Combine ingredients in a mixing glass and stir over ice until very cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a pink grapefruit twist.

The Belvedere Spritz

Belvedere Vodka's Vodka Spritz — Belvedere Vodka’s Vodka Spritz

Ingredients:

1 oz. Belvedere Vodka
1 oz. Lillet Blanc
2 Grapefruit slices
1 Sprig of thyme

Method: Combine all ingredients in a Belvedere spritz glass, over ice. Top with equal parts of sparkling water and tonic water. Garnish with a grapefruit slice and a sprig of thyme.

Belvedere’s Eastern Standard Vodka Cocktail

Belvedere Vodka's Eastern Standard Vodka Cocktail — Belvedere Vodka’s Eastern Standard Vodka Cocktail

Ingredients:

2 oz Belvedere Vodka
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
3/4 oz Simple Syrup
3-4 Mint Leaf
3 Slice of Cucumber

Method: Hand slap mint and drop in tin with remaining ingredients. No need to muddle anything the ice during the shake will break everything up. Add ice to tin and shake and strain with a fine strain into a coupe. Garnish with a thin cucumber slice.