How to Make a Fruity Vodka Tonic

Vodka is the most popular distilled liquor in the world. It's made from fermented potatoes, beets or grain and produced using a process that was introduced in 1894 Russia by Alexander III. A vodka tonic is light, fizzy and refreshing, especially when accented by fresh citrus as a summer cocktail. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Fifth of citrus-flavored vodka
  • Oranges
  • Lemons
  • Lines
  • Tonic water
  • Ice
  • Highball glasses
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Instructions

    • 1

      Slice the lemons, oranges and limes into quarters. Use a sharp knife and a plastic cutting board. Separate the quartered fruit into bowls.

    • 2

      Place the ice into the glasses. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon quarter and 1 orange quarter over the ice. Drop the fruit into the glasses. Remove any seeds.

    • 3

      Add the vodka and the tonic water. Finish with a squeeze of lime. Set the lime quarter on the rim of the glass.

    • 4

      Use a fresh strawberry to garnish the glass instead of lime. Squeeze the lime into the drink and discard.

    • 5

      Consider floating a few raspberries or in the drink for added color. Add a few pieces of mandarin orange for additional flavor and color. Add a twist of orange or lemon peel.

Tips & Warnings

  • Vodka is drunk "neat" across Eastern Europe.

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