Long vodka
The Long Vodka is a refreshing cocktail that combines vodka with a splash of soda and a hint of citrus, typically served over ice in a tall glass.
- 5 min
- Easy
- Highball glass
- 5 ingredients
Long vodka
Ingredients
- Vodka1⅝ oz
- Lime½
- Angostura bitters4 dashes
- Tonic water1 dl Schweppes
- Ice4
Method
- Shake a tall glass with ice cubes and Angostura, coating the inside of the glass. Por the vodka onto this, add 1 slice of lime and squeeze juice out of remainder, mix with tonic, stir and voila you have a Long Vodka
What you need
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Vodka stands as the ultimate blank canvas in the spirits world, offering mixologists and home bartenders unparalleled versatility. Unlike whiskey's oak complexity or gin's botanical symphony, vodka's neutral character allows other ingredients to shine while providing a clean, smooth alcoholic backbone.
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The Long Vodka represents the simplicity and versatility of vodka-based cocktails in modern bar culture. This straightforward drink showcases vodka's neutral characteristics while allowing complementary mixers to shine through, reflecting contemporary bartending trends toward balanced, approachable cocktails.
Tips from the bar
- Use premium, smooth vodka for the best results
- keep the drink ice-cold throughout preparation
- allow the mixer to shine by not overwhelming it
- serve in a highball glass with quality ice
Twists worth trying
- Long Vodka Lime
- Adds fresh lime juice and ginger ale for a citrus-forward, spicy kick
- Long Vodka Cranberry
- incorporates cranberry juice and sparkling water for tart, refreshing profile
- Long Vodka Berry
- uses mixed berry liqueur and cranberry for complex fruit flavors
What to eat with it
- Grilled vegetables
- light pasta
- sushi
- vegetable crudités
- fruit salad
The finished drink
Questions
What is in a Long vodka?
A Long vodka is made with vodka, lime, angostura bitters, tonic water, ice.
What glass do you use for a Long vodka?
Serve a Long vodka in a highball glass.
What does a Long vodka taste like?
Expect clean, crisp, refreshing.
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