Citrus vodka: cocktail recipes & uses

At a glance

Start with The Blood Orange

The Blood Orange takes about 4 minutes and lists 60 ml of citrus vodka.

A balanced shaken cocktail combining citrus vodka, red bitter aperitif.

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (3/5) and strength (3/5).

Make The Blood Orange

Recipes to explore11

Required in11

Optional in0

Methods represented3

Measurements and preparation

How much citrus vodka should you use?

Start with your chosen recipe’s amount. These examples show how the quantity and preparation change between drinks.

60 ml

The Blood Orange

For 1 serving · Shaken · 4 minutes

Full recipe and measures

45 ml

Alfie Cocktail

For 1 serving · Shaken · 4 minutes

Full recipe and measures

30 ml

Citronella Cooler

For 1 serving · Shaken · 5 minutes

Full recipe and measures

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11 cocktails using Citrus vodka

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Alfie Cocktail cocktail on a dark studio background

45 ml · Shaken

Velvet Jumpsuit

6 min · View recipe →

Build your ingredient list

What to mix with citrus vodka

These ingredients appear together in the recipes above. Follow the full recipe for quantities and balance.

Lemon Juice

Used with citrus vodka in 5 of the linked recipes.

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Lemon

Used with citrus vodka in 3 of the linked recipes.

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Cranberry Juice

Used with citrus vodka in 2 of the linked recipes.

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Red bitter aperitif

Used with citrus vodka in 2 of the linked recipes.

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Triple Sec

Used with citrus vodka in 2 of the linked recipes.

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Bénédictine

Used with citrus vodka in 1 of the linked recipe.

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Quick answers

Citrus vodka cocktail questions

Which cocktails use citrus vodka?

The Blood Orange, Alfie Cocktail, and Ginger Snap use citrus vodka. The Blood Orange lists 60 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 11 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.

How much citrus vodka do I need for a cocktail?

The Blood Orange lists 60 ml for 1 serving; Alfie Cocktail lists 45 ml for 1 serving; Citronella Cooler lists 30 ml for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.

What else do I need to make The Blood Orange?

Alongside citrus vodka, the required ingredients for The Blood Orange are 30 ml red bitter aperitif. Its shaken preparation takes about 4 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.

Is citrus vodka required or optional?

Citrus vodka is required in 11 of the 11 linked recipes. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.

Evidence

Sources & editorial note

Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 2638-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.

The Blood Orange: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B070
Alfie Cocktail: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B061
Citronella Cooler: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial catalog B071
Kokto governed 2638-recipe catalogIngredient identity, required/optional status, amount and method

Citrus vodka: cocktail uses and amounts

Start with The Blood Orange