Which Whiskey Is Better, Bourbon or Scotch?
Which Whiskey Is Better, Bourbon or Scotch? Whiskey, whose name comes from the Irish phrase "water of life," is…
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White Russian
Spirit Used: Vodka
The White Russian cocktail is a drink that originated in the early 20th century. The drink was invented in California in 1922, when a man asked a bartender to add cream to his vodka. It is one of the most popular drinks in the world and it is served at …
Woo Woo
Spirit Used: Vodka
Woo Woo Cocktail is a popular cocktail that was invented in San Francisco. It has gained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s when bartenders in the United States started experimenting with it. The original recipe includes Vodka, Peach Schnapps, cranberry …
Vodka Red Bull
Spirit Used: Vodka
The Vodka Red Bull cocktail was invented by bartender Johnnie Shand Kydd for an Austrian company called Red Bull in 1987. He got the idea after he noticed that one of his regular customers at a pub near Salzburg airport was mixing vodka with Red Bull t …
Vodka Salty Dog
Spirit Used: Vodka
The Vodka Salty Dog has been on a steady climb toward the top of all-time favorite drinks. It’s an amazing mixer and on its own, it’s basically a party in your mouth (or more accurately, your nose). There are a number of different theories about how th …
Vodka Sling
Spirit Used: Vodka
The Vodka Sling is a cocktail that was created in the late 19th century. It is one of the earliest cocktails to use vodka as its base alcohol. It was created by an American bartender, John H. Allard, in 1911. It is unknown how the name “Vodka Sling” wa …
Vodka Sour
Spirit Used: Vodka
Vodka Sour is an alcoholic drink that has its origins in the 19th century. The first time this drink was mentioned was in 1891 when it was referred to as a “cooler” in The Queen cocktail book (James E. McElhone). There are many different recipes for Vo …
Vodka and Tonic
Spirit Used: Vodka
Vodka and Tonic has a long history and it dates back to 18th century Britain where gin was very popular and people mixed it with other options such as water or milk for example. The first mention of the Vodka And Tonic cocktail was in 1948 by Hedda Hop …
Vodka Sunrise
Spirit Used: Vodka
Vodka Sunrise is a cocktail with vodka, orange juice and grenadine syrup. It is typically served in a highball glass and garnished with an orange slice. It is similar to or may have been invented by the Tom Collins Cocktail. This drink became popular i …
Vodka Bloody Mary
Spirit Used: Vodka
The vodka Bloody Mary cocktail is a delightful combination of spicy and fruity flavors. It’s easy to make and even easier to drink. In the early 1890s, a bartender working in a Chicago hotel wanted to create a new drink for brunch. He combined vodka, t …
Watermelon Fizz
Spirit Used: Vodka
The watermelon fizz is an alcoholic beverage that was invented in 1922 at the Proprietary House in New Orleans. The recipe was published in The Hotel St. Francis Cook Book, which features some of the earliest published cocktail recipes in America. The …