SOUR COCKTAILS

Sour vodka cocktails shine with The Standard Vodka’s crisp, clean profile—where bracing citrus (think lemon, lime, or yuzu) meets just enough sweetness for the perfect balance. The Standard Vodka’s smooth neutrality lets tart flavors take center stage. Think of them as sunshine in a glass: vibrant, bold, and impossible to resist.

The Standard

Lemon Drop

  • 2 oz (60ml) The Standard 1894® vodka
  • 1 oz (30ml) fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 3/4 oz (22ml) triple sec
  • ½ oz (15ml) simple syrup
  • Ice (for shaking)
  • Sugar (for rimming the glass)
  • Garnish: Lemon twist or wedge

Elevate your cocktail experience by first rimming a chilled martini or coupe glass with a delicate sugar crust. In a shaker, artfully combine The Standard 1894® Vodka, freshly squeezed lemon juice at its peak brightness, triple sec for citrus depth, and just enough simple syrup to harmonize the flavors. Add ice and shake with purposeful vigor. Strain into your sugar-rimmed glass, where the sweet border will contrast beautifully with the vibrant contents. Complete your creation with an expressive lemon twist garnish.

The Standard

Vodka Collins

  • 2 oz (60ml) The Standard 1894® vodka
  • 1 oz (30ml) fresh lemon juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • Club soda (to top)
  • Ice cubes
  • Garnish: Lemon wheel or cherry

Start by filling a cocktail shaker with ice. Add The Standard 1894® vodka, fresh lemon juice, and just enough simple syrup to balance the tartness. Shake well until thoroughly chilled, then strain into a glass filled with fresh ice. Top it off with club soda for a light effervescence, giving it one gentle stir to blend everything together. Garnish with a lemon wheel or cherry to finish – you'll be left with a crisp, refreshing cocktail where the bright citrus and smooth vodka shine through.

The Standard

Cape Codder

  • 2 oz (60ml) The Standard 1894® vodka
  • 4 oz (120ml) cranberry juice
  • Ice cubes
  • Garnish: Lime wedge

Fill a highball glass with fresh ice to start. Pour in The Standard 1894® vodka, followed by cranberry juice—adjust the amount to your preferred balance of tart and sweet. Give it a gentle stir to blend the flavors without bruising the spirits. For a finishing touch, perch a lime wedge on the rim or squeeze it directly into the drink to brighten every sip. The result is a crisp, ruby-hued cocktail where vodka’s smoothness meets cranberry’s vibrant tang.

The Standard

Sea Breeze

  • 1½ oz (45ml) The Standard 1894® vodka
  • 3 oz (90ml) cranberry juice
  • 1½ oz (45ml) grapefruit juice
  • Ice (for serving)
  • Garnish: Lime wedge or grapefruit twist

Start by filling a highball glass with fresh ice to ensure a crisp, chilled base. Pour in 1½ ounces of The Standard 1894® vodka. Add 3 ounces of tart cranberry juice, followed by 1½ ounces of grapefruit juice to balance the sweetness. Give the mixture a gentle stir. For a final touch, garnish with a zesty lime wedge or an elegant grapefruit twist—this adds both a pop of color and a bright citrus aroma to your refreshing, well-balanced cocktail.