Vodka cocktails, done properly.
5 classic cocktails, each built on Stolichnaya Premium — the Russian vodka distilled from selected grains and filtered through birch charcoal. Every recipe below lists exact measures in millilitres, takes five minutes or less, and needs no professional kit. Stoli is available across Lusaka at K650 per 1L bottle — order here.
Moscow Mule
A Moscow Mule is 50 ml of Stolichnaya vodka, 120 ml of ginger beer and 15 ml of fresh lime juice, built over ice in a copper mug and garnished with a lime wedge. It takes about three minutes to make and needs no shaker — the spicy ginger and sharp lime carry the clean grain character of the vodka.
- Time
- 3 min
- Glass
- Copper mug or highball
Vodka Martini
A Vodka Martini is 60 ml of Stolichnaya vodka and 10 ml of dry vermouth, stirred with ice for 30 seconds until near-freezing, then strained into a chilled martini glass with an olive or a lemon twist. Stirring — not shaking — keeps it crystal clear and silky.
- Time
- 5 min
- Glass
- Martini (coupe works too)
Espresso Martini
An Espresso Martini is 40 ml of Stolichnaya vodka, 20 ml of coffee liqueur and 30 ml of fresh espresso, shaken hard with ice and double-strained into a chilled coupe. The hard shake is what creates the signature velvety crema on top — garnish with three coffee beans.
- Time
- 5 min
- Glass
- Coupe or martini
White Russian
A White Russian is 50 ml of Stolichnaya vodka and 20 ml of coffee liqueur poured over ice, finished with 30 ml of fresh cream floated on top. Built straight in the glass in under two minutes, it drinks like a cold, boozy dessert — stir just before sipping.
- Time
- 2 min
- Glass
- Rocks / old fashioned
Bloody Mary
A Bloody Mary is 50 ml of Stolichnaya vodka with 120 ml of tomato juice, 15 ml of lemon juice and a seasoning of Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt and black pepper, rolled gently with ice and served in a highball with a celery stick. Rolling — pouring between two glasses — mixes it without bruising the tomato juice.
- Time
- 5 min
- Glass
- Highball
All recipes use Stolichnaya Premium (40% ABV). Drink responsibly — recipes are for persons 18 years and over.