Vodka Special - Vodka, Lime & Lemon-Lime Soda Highball

Vodka Special is a crisp highball with vodka, fresh lime, and a measured four-ounce lemon-lime soda top. Clean spirit, tart citrus, and sweet fizz make it quick and refreshing.

Vodka Special recipeMixed Drink

Time

2 min

Skill

Easy

Glass

Highball Glass

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Vodka Special is a straightforward highball built from Vodka, Lime Juice, and Lemon Lime Soda. The vodka stays neutral while fresh lime sharpens the sweet citrus soda.

What You'll Need

Ingredients

  • Vodka - clean spirit base.
  • Lime Juice - fresh acidity.
  • Lemon Lime Soda - sweetness, fizz, and length.

Equipment

  • Highball Glass
  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon

A Measured Soda Finish

Four ounces of soda to two ounces of vodka gives the drink a repeatable 2:1 mixer ratio, while half an ounce of lime keeps the finish bright.

Substitutions & Variations

  • Use club soda for a drier version.
  • Replace vodka with gin for more botanicals.
  • Add cucumber or mint for a fresher variation.

Helpful Tips

  • Use fresh lime juice.
  • Chill the soda first.
  • Add soda last.
  • Stir only briefly.

Vodka Special Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 oz.
  • 1/2 oz.
  • 4 oz.

Directions

  1. 1

    Fill with Ice

    Fill a Highball Glass with fresh ice.

  2. 2

    Add the Vodka and Lime

    Add the Vodka and Lime Juice.

  3. 3

    Top with Soda

    Add the Lemon Lime Soda.

  4. 4

    Stir Briefly

    Stir gently once or twice and serve immediately.

Vodka, fresh lime, and a measured soda top make Vodka Special simple, consistent, and refreshing.

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