You’ll regret it when your cocktail has unnecessarily harsh heat. A middle-of-the-road bottle of vodka works well for mixing.

We've also done a taste test of the best vodka to buy so you can get the optimum results when mixing up these drinks. 10 ...

As an alternative, consider making your own vanilla-infused vodka. After all, vanilla is one of the most straight-forward and reliably good home vodka-infusions ... then conditioned for 5-6 months to ...

HOW TO MAKE IT: In a highball glass (or, fine, a copper mug), stir 1½ oz vodka, 1/3 oz lime juice, 3 oz ginger beer, and 3 oz ...

which lends itself wonderfully to simple serves and more complicated cocktails alike. For anyone who likes their vodka with a little added flavour, the range includes Pink Berries Vodka, flavoured ...

The sweet and sour combination of vanilla ... the vodka, liqueur and lime juice. Shake vigorously for 8-10 seconds. Strain the mixture into the chilled coupette using a hawthorne cocktail strainer ...

The World’s Best ... only vodka. (Read-to-drink cocktails also outsell tequila but I see that as a separate category.) However, while tequila sales are trending upward (sales rose by 5.7% ...

Whatever you like to call your cold-weather cocktails ... pour 1 to 2 oz vodka and 1 oz Kahlúa. Stir. Top the drink off with vanilla almond milk. Food styling by Olivia Mack McCool.

Cocktails include the Not So Basic with Tito's, mint, honey, lime and bitters; Apple Sauced with tequila, green apple, lemongrass, grapefruit bitters and a salted rim; and the Best Bee's Knees ...