Vodka and limeade make a stellar combination whether they're used in a complex cocktail recipe or simply poured together over ice. By itself, this popular combination is one of many "highball" drinks that pair a particular spirit with a larger amount of mixer.
Vodka Limeade Highball
The simplest of vodka and limeade combinations, the recipe mixes the ingredients right in the glass.
Instructions
- In a highball glass, add ice, vodka, and limeade.
- Top off with club soda.
- Stir to mix.
- Garnish with lime wheel.
Cherry Vodka Limeade Highball
Cherry and lime are excellent partners, the differing tart flavors mixing perfectly. If you want more of a cherry kick, considering add a half-ounce of cherry liqueur or using cherry vodka.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1½ ounce tart cherry juice
- 2 ounces limeade
- ½ ounce grenadine
- Club soda to top off
- Ice
- Lime wheel and cherry for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball glass, add ice, vodka, tart cherry juice, and limeade.
- Top off with club soda.
- Stir to mix.
- Garnish with lime wheel and cherry.
Tropical Vodka Limeade Highball
Lime pairs well with other tropical citrus flavors, this recipe capitalizes on that classic match.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces mango vodka
- 1 ounce orange liqueur
- 2 ounces limeade
- Club soda to top off
- Ice
- Lime wedge and pineapple leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball glass, add ice, mango vodka, orange liqueur, and limeade.
- Top off with club soda.
- Stir to mix.
- Garnish with lime wedge and pineapple leaves.
Rosemary Vodka Limeade Refresher
If you want something a bit more refreshing, this recipe really transforms the classic vodka limeade recipe with an herbaceous flavor.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounce vodka
- 2 ounces limeade
- 1 ounce rosemary simple syrup
- Club soda to top off
- Ice
- Rosemary sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball or rocks glass, add ice, vodka, limeade, and rosemary simple syrup.
- Top off with club soda.
- Garnish with rosemary sprig.
Electric Limeade
Lemonade shouldn't be the only one to have a gorgeously blue cocktail and the limeade adds a deeper flavor to this classic.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce vodka
- 2 ounces limeade
- 1 ounce blue curaçao
- Club soda to top off
- Ice
- Lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball or hurricane glass, add ice, vodka, limeade, and blue curaçao.
- Top off with club soda.
- Stir to mix.
- Garnish with lime wheel.
Coconut Limeade
This recipe adds in coconut for a tropical flavor without the long grocery list of ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces coconut vodka
- 2 ounces limeade
- Club soda to top off
- Ice
- Lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball or wine glass, add ice, coconut vodka, and limeade.
- Top off with club soda.
- Stir to mix.
- Garnish with lime wheel.
What Is Limeade?
Limeade is a citrus drink similar to lemonade, using lime as its key ingredient. Lime is a great alternative to lemons for many cocktail recipes because it balances sweet ingredients with its tart flavor, but it doesn't have overwhelming flavor. It offers a smoother flavor with a little less pucker.
Limeade 101: A Basic Recipe
Like lemonade, limeade is pretty straightforward when making from scratch, in fact, it's a great way to use up any extra limes before they expire.
Ingredients
- 8-10 limes or about 1½ cups freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½-1 cup sugar, to taste
- 5 cups water
- Ice
- Lime wedge for garnish
- Club water to top off, optional
Instructions
- Combine lime juice, sugar, and water in a large pitcher.
- Stir well until all ingredients are combined.
- Add ice.
- Stir to chill.
- Pour into rocks or highball glass over fresh ice.
- Top off with club soda if desired.
- Garnish with lime wedge.
Once Upon a Lime
Limeade isn't often thought of, despite lime juice being a critical element in cocktails, but it's an underrated ingredient that flies stealthily under the radar. The next time you're mixing up a drink and want a simple recipe that has a world of flavors, consider a vodka limeade cocktail.
