Vodka Cocktail Recipes. Vodka is the base alcohol in many classic cocktail recipes, including the Bloody Mary, gimlet, Black Russian, Martini, Vodka Tonic, Vodka Soda, and more.

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He created or fine-tuned so many iconic tropical staples -- like the mai tai and the zombie -- at his bar, which was open in Hollywood from 1933 to 1985; subsequent locations survived longer.

Sweet, tropical kiwi fruit makes an excellent base for cocktails. Equally sweet and sour, kiwi lends a great balance to booze. As a general guideline, kiwi pairs best with clear spirits, like ...

“Yes, it’s a tropical rum drink at heart, but we added vodka for good measure,” said Patrick Kirk, vice president of beverage innovation at Applebee’s, of the January cocktail.

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For something a little more tropical, try the 3 Hour Tour (with Brinkley's coconut rum and fresh ginger); for a classic with a twist, the Brazilian cosmo (a fruity cosmopolitan made with mango vodka).