5 Effortlessly Elegant AVIV Vodka Cocktails

We asked a seasoned bartender with two decades of experience crafting cocktails in high-end bars, what elegant cocktails home bartenders could make using basic ingredients. Utilizing AVIV 613 Vodka, known for its unique blend of seven natural ingredients and smoothness, we will guide you through crafting five exceptional cocktails.

These recipes are designed to delight your guests without needing extensive mixology knowledge or specialized equipment. Every home bartender can easily execute these, using common ingredients to elevate your next social gathering.

AVIV Classic Martini

  • Ingredients: 2 oz AVIV 613 Vodka, 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth, Olive or Lemon Twist for garnish
  • Method: Fill a mixing glass with ice. Pour AVIV 613 Vodka and Dry Vermouth over the ice. Stir well until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with an olive or a lemon twist.

Sea of Galilee Breeze

  • Ingredients: 2 oz AVIV 613 Vodka, 4 oz Cranberry Juice, 1 oz Grapefruit Juice, Lime Wedge for garnish
  • Method: Fill a highball glass with ice. Add AVIV 613 Vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice. Stir well. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Jerusalem Sunset

  • Ingredients: 2 oz AVIV 613 Vodka, 3 oz Orange Juice, 1/2 oz Grenadine, Orange Slice for garnish
  • Method: In a glass filled with ice, combine AVIV 613 Vodka and orange juice. Slowly pour grenadine into the glass over the back of a spoon or by drizzling it down the side of the glass, allowing it to settle at the bottom. Garnish with an orange slice.

Holy Land Lemonade

  • Ingredients: 2 oz AVIV 613 Vodka, Lemonade, Fresh Mint Leaves, Lemon Slices for garnish
  • Method: Fill a mason jar or a highball glass with ice. Add AVIV 613 Vodka and top with lemonade. Stir gently. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices.

Key Ingredients:

  • AVIV 613 Vodka: The foundation for all the cocktails.
  • Dry Vermouth: For the Classic Martini.
  • Cranberry Juice: For the Sea of Galilee Breeze.
  • Grapefruit Juice: Also for the Sea of Galilee Breeze.
  • Orange Juice: Needed for the Jerusalem Sunset.
  • Grenadine: For layering in the Jerusalem Sunset.
  • Lemonade: For the Holy Land Lemonade.
  • Fresh Mint Leaves: Adds freshness to the Holy Land Lemonade.
  • Honey Syrup: Sweetener for the Tel Aviv Tea.
  • Fresh Lemon Juice: For the Tel Aviv Tea and adding acidity.
  • Brewed Tea (cooled): The base for the Tel Aviv Tea.
  • Garnishes: Olive, Lemon Twist, Lime Wedge, Orange Slice, Lemon Wheel, Fresh Mint Leaves.

Tools:

  • Cocktail Shaker: For shaking the Tel Aviv Tea and any other cocktails you prefer to shake instead of stir.
  • Mixing Glass: Essential for stirring the Classic Martini and any cocktail that doesn’t require shaking.
  • Bar Spoon: For stirring and layering drinks.
  • Jigger: To measure the spirits and other ingredients accurately.
  • Strainer: To strain cocktails from a shaker or mixing glass into the serving glass.
  • Ice: Crucial for cooling and diluting cocktails properly.
  • Knife and Cutting Board: For preparing garnishes.
  • Citrus Juicer (optional): If using fresh citrus fruits.
  • Highball Glasses: For the Sea of Galilee Breeze and Holy Land Lemonade.
  • Martini Glass: For serving the Classic Martini.
  • Collins Glass: Ideal for the Tel Aviv Tea.
  • Rocks Glass or Mason Jar: For a rustic presentation of the Holy Land Lemonade.