From Better Homes and Gardens

Here's a secret many bartenders know: Most drinks follow the basic formula of 2 parts base (spirit) with 1 part sweetener (liqueur or sugar) and 1 to 2 parts juice (lemon, lime, or orange). This lime and vodka cocktail follows that rule.

Kamikaze

From Midwest Living

Flavored vodka mixes with Irish cream and orange liqueurs to make this sweet, sugar-rimmed cocktail.

Vanilla Vodka Creamtini

From Better Homes and Gardens

Pomegranate syrup flavors this drink, but also try the orange and apple versions for your guests.

Pomegranate Martinis

From Better Homes and Gardens

For a no-fuss sensation, give martinis and other cocktails a spicy flavor with vodka pepped up with fresh ginger.

Ginger-Infused Vodka

From Better Homes and Gardens

Serve this island-inspired adults-only alcohol-spiked blend of lemonade, apricot nectar, pineapple juice, and ginger ale at a summer cookout. For an nonalcohol version of the drink recipe, leave out the vodka.

Hawaiian Lemonade

From Better Homes and Gardens

Here's a creamy sweet tropical cocktail for two. For a nonalcoholic coconut milkshake, just omit the vodka.

Chichi

From Better Homes and Gardens

The melons in this refreshing liqueur are shaped into balls using an ice cream scoop and then dropped into the glass. If you are planning a party, follow the make-ahead recipe instructions to freeze in advance.

Melon Martini Snow Ball

From Better Homes and Gardens

Both cranberry and lime juice flavor this popular cocktail traditionally served in a martini glass.

Cosmopolitan

From Better Homes and Gardens

All your ghoulish guests are sure to remember these coconut-flavored martinis dressed up with a decorative red rim. The secret? Decorating icing gel.

Bloody-Rimmed Martinis

From Tyler Florence

White Russian Espresso

From Better Homes and Gardens

Whatever your reason for celebration, this vodka punch will help you revel with style.

Sparkling Berry Punch

From Midwest Living

This vodka and tomato juice drink is spiced up with horseradish and hot pepper sauce. Add smoked fish, dill pickles, and green olives to finish it off.

World Famous Chubby Mary

From Tyler Florence

Moscow Mule

From Better Homes and Gardens

Blue curacao adds an orange flavor and tropical blue hue to this special cocktail recipe.

Blue Hawaii Martini

From Fine Cooking Magazine

Sweet iced tea is a southern staple. Adding fresh lemon and orange juice transforms it into a punch that can be made even more festive with a splash of vodka.

Citrus Tea Punch

From Better Homes and Gardens

Vanilla Sugar, made simply by placing a split vanilla bean in sugar, makes a sweet coating on the glass rims. It should be made several weeks before you plan to use it.

Cranberry Martini

From EatingWell

Make the base for these pomegranate cosmopolitans ahead of time and shake individual cocktails "to order." Or for individual drinks, combine 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) each pomegranate juice and vodka, 4 teaspoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon Cointreau, 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger juice and 1/2 teaspoon sugar.

Pomegranate Cosmos

From The Food Channel

A cranberry infused libation that imparts a striking deep red color and fresh, vibrant cranberry to any seasonal cocktail.

Cranberry Infused Vodka

From EatingWell

This refreshing beverage adds sparkle to your summer evenings.

Lemon-Orange Fizz