There are vodka sodas.
And then there are vodka sodas.
Wait what?
Normally, vodka sodas consist of a splash of vodka (probably the variety that tastes a little too similar to rubbing alcohol), a glug er spray of plain old bubbly water, plus a dried up lime wedge tossed in the glass along with a black plastic straw that’s really too small for chugging purposes and will probably tumble overboard (taking the lime hostage with it) when you’re out on the dance floor doing your very best Beyonce “Single Girls” shimmy, all while juggling your bev and probably your bestie’s bev too because she’s giving her digits to some rando who really isn’t all that cute, just admirably tall.
And then there are vodka sodas.
The perfectly balanced, refreshing cocktail that will pleasantly surprise any guest.
Even the ones who claim they hate vodka.
Why are they your friends in the first place…
Anyway.
Fill a rocks glass (or a cute little mason jar) up halfway with ice cubes.
Not crushed ice because that ish melts too fast and no one wants a watery drink.
No one.
Now pour a proper shot of respectable vodka in there (2 ounces. Yes 2 ounces.) followed by a squeeze of fresh lime juice (about 1/4 ounce) and roughly half a can (6 ounces or what ever tops off the glass) of flavored sparkling water.
No DO NOT grab lime or lemon flavored sparkling water or I will personally come over and slap your hand.
Tsk tsk.
We’re talking real flavors, like peach pear which is the most superior flavor of LaCroix.
Okay, I didn’t want to name-drop but LaCroix is the bee’s knees and yep it’s worth the hype.
So get on that.
Grapefruit is an acceptable second choice if you can’t seem to get your hands on beloved peach pear.
There are other brands out there too (fine), just make sure there’s no sugar, no calories, and no artificial ingredients in that can. ICK.
Give your cocktail a gentle swirl with a bar spoon or chopstick because this is a boujee vodka soda and we use boujee stirring utensils.
Sip. Smile and sip some more.
You’re welcome.
P.S. If you’re not planning on getting LIT, feel free to cut back the alcohol to 1.5 ounce. Sigh.
P.P.S. Peach pear LaCroix also pairs nicely with gin, tequila and white rum. Heck yes for options baby.
P.P.P.S. No, LaCroix peeps have no idea who I am I just happen to love the stuff.
P.P.P.P.S. Apparently some vodkas aren’t gluten-free, so if that’s important to you, make sure your vodka is in fact gluten-free.