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.

Things You'll Need

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

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.