Looking for something to do with Cappelletti and this was excellent. I used Basil Hayden bourbon.

Good observation. I've added a link to La Louisiane above.

If you’re exploring vodka beyond just shots, cocktails are honestly where vodka really shines. That list you shared is actually a great starting point—especially classics like Bloody Mary, Cosmopolitan, and Espresso Martini.

What makes vodka special is that it’s neutral, so it adapts to almost any flavor profile—from citrusy and refreshing to rich and dessert-style drinks.

My Personal Go-To Vodka Cocktails
1. Espresso Martini

Perfect if you like coffee + cocktails. Smooth, slightly sweet, and

Isn't this a la louisianne minus the Benedictine? I'm looking forward to trying it.

I also used China-China in place if Picon, and I used a 3/2 ratio of Vya to Cocchi for the vermouth. It all worked really well. Perfectly balanced, with just the right level of spice. I might have to try some orange bitters next time.

This but with elderflower tonic is divine

Better than I expected.
A simple and great fruity drink, vodka is exactly for that.

Always prioritize using the actual fruit if possible.

Vodka 45ml instead of gin because I don't like it with orange juice. Calvados 45ml. Quite a boozy drink but halfway through the apple aroma expanded in a surprising way.

After much experimentation, I’ve just updated the recipe above with my new preferred spec. The previous recipe:

50 ml Cognac (brandy)
7.5 ml Triple sec Liqueur
7.5 ml Maraschino liqueur
15 ml Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
10 ml Sugar syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2 sugar to 1 water)
5 ml Chilled water (omit if using wet ice)
2 dash Aromatic bitters

That is a pretty good stuff ,huys🕺

I like Ouzo so a ‘decent slug’ is fine by me :-)
I would either up the Ouzo and Whiskey or lower the vermouth.

Simple and very good cocktail. I stayed to the original recipe and found it very balanced and refreshing. Maybe some drops of saline solution could be interesting or the use of elderflower syrup for a springtime version.

Revisiting with Woodford reserve rye, dropped the Campari to 25ml. Delightful interplay of the fruitiness in the Campari with rye spice, herbal vermouth in the background. Brilliant stuff!

Thanks for the hypothesis. Trained as scientists, we couldn't resist testing it. And yes, side by side, for us, the shaken version is lighter and 'airier'; the stirred version being a bit more solemn (we wouldn't say "heavy" since it's only 1.1 standard drinks) and perhaps more flavoursome. So perhaps there are two cocktails here: 'Haiti breeze' and 'Haiti night'. Cheers.

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Some cocktails benefit from the rounder, delicate vanilla note of a reposado. However, the choice between blanco and reposado tequilas is a matter of personal taste, and most cocktails, including this one, will work with either.

Had some prosecco left over from Apertivo the other night…. This was WAAAYYYY better than the aperol spritz!

Love this. Used Dewar’s white label and Ardbeg Wee Beastie. I don’t think Leroux kirshwasser is the best…may newd to get a better quality. Thanks Simon ..great drink!

Divine.

I was disappointed - I found the cocktail is dominated by Meletti (which I like) - the tequila and Kina L'Aero are buried in the background, and the mezcal isn't distinguishable at all. In addition, this presents as quite sweet - almost a dessert cocktail. So, good, but overly skewed to Meletti and too sweet, IMO.

Not too bad. Used Barcardi 4 yr, and added 10 ml agave syrup…not sure I’ll make it again

I am a big fan of tequila with a hint of mezcal, and this is delicious! The lack of citrus makes this very smooth, and lightly sweet. Excellent, soft and smooth tequila cocktail!

I'm wondering why most margarita recipes call for reposado tequila but this one specifies blanco.

I am partial to blanco myself for most tequila cocktails, but would this one be terrible with repo?