A classic with soul: Your journey through the world of vodka cocktails

When every sip becomes an experience

Imagine sitting with friends on a balmy summer evening, the clinking of ice cubes dancing through the air, and you take your first sip from a stylish, shiny copper mug. A taste experience that not only refreshes but also immortalizes moments. That's exactly what classic vodka cocktails promise—timeless, versatile, and full of history.

In this guide, we'll walk you through 5 iconic cocktail recipes with vodka, show you how to prepare them with style and soul – and why your copper mug is more than just a beautiful accessory. Whether you want to treat yourself or serve your guests a real highlight, you'll find everything you need here – including a pinch of inspiration.

1. Refreshingly spicy: Moscow Mule

A classic that is perfect for the copper cup – because it thrives on ice-cold enjoyment and its incomparable appearance.

Ingredients

• 5 cl vodka
• 1 cl fresh lime juice
• 10 cl ginger beer
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint for garnish

Preparation

1. Fill a copper mug to the brim with ice cubes.
2. Pour in the vodka and lime juice and stir with a bar spoon.
3. Top up with ginger beer and garnish with mint and a slice of lime.

2. Hearty and iconic: Bloody Mary

For the brave among you – complex, spicy, and surprising.

Ingredients

• 5 cl vodka
• 10 cl tomato juice
• 1 cl lemon juice
• 1 dash of Worcestershire sauce
• Pinch of celery salt, pepper, and Tabasco
• Celery stick for garnish

Preparation

1. Put all ingredients with ice in a shaker and shake vigorously.
2. Pour the contents into a cocktail cup.
3. Top with a celery stick and black pepper.

3. Fruity and tangy: citrus peach punch

A summer fairy tale in a copper mug – lively, light and sunny.

Ingredients:

• 1 orange
• 1 lemon
• 200 ml peach juice
• 200 ml mineral water
• Ice cubes
• Peach slice for decoration

Preparation

1. Freshly squeeze the orange and lemon.
2. Fill a cocktail cup with ice, juice, and mineral water.
3. Gently stir with a bar spoon and garnish with a peach slice.

4. Elegant and feminine: Cosmopolitan

The star among vodka cocktails – stylish, sophisticated, and absolutely timeless.

Ingredients

• 4 cl vodka
• 2 cl Cointreau
• 2 cl cranberry juice
• 1 cl fresh lime juice
• Orange zest for garnish

Preparation:

1. Put all ingredients with ice in a shaker.
2. Shake vigorously, strain into a pre-chilled cocktail cup.
3. Garnish with orange zest.

5. The signature cocktail: Winter Spice Mule

A cocktail like a hug – warming, spicy, and full of character.

Ingredients:

• 5 cl vodka
• 1 cl naturally cloudy apple juice
• 10 cl ginger beer
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 star anise
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Fill your copper cup with ice cubes.
2. Pour in the vodka and apple juice and stir with a bar spoon.
3. Top up with ginger beer, add the cinnamon stick and star anise.

Frequently asked questions about vodka cocktails (FAQ)

1. Why should you use copper mugs? Copper mugs cool faster, keep drinks cold longer and give your drink a special elegance and feel.
2. Which type of vodka is best for cocktails? A high-quality, neutral vodka without strong characteristics is ideal – preferably with a clean finish.
3. Can I serve hot cocktails in copper mugs? No! Copper mugs should only be filled with cold drinks – this protects the taste and the material.
4. Do I really need a shaker? A shaker is recommended for drinks such as Cosmopolitan or Bloody Mary, as it blends flavors better.
5. Which straw is the right one? Reusable metal straws are stylish, sustainable, and go perfectly with the copper look.
6. What if you don't have ginger beer at home? Ginger ale is a sweeter alternative, but less spicy. For the real mule effect, we recommend ginger beer.

Where memories are served

Vodka cocktails are more than just a recipe. They are liquid memories – served in your copper cup, accompanied by laughter, stories, and the golden glow of good company. Take the time to discover your favorite drink, prepare it with care – and enjoy it in your own special moment.

Because in the end, it's not just what's in the mug that counts. It's who you share it with.