{"id":17373,"date":"2025-10-04T03:25:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T03:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/04\/vodka-unshaken-7-bold-cocktails-to-celebrate-international-vodka-day-lifestyle-news\/"},"modified":"2025-10-04T03:25:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T03:25:29","slug":"vodka-unshaken-7-bold-cocktails-to-celebrate-international-vodka-day-lifestyle-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/04\/vodka-unshaken-7-bold-cocktails-to-celebrate-international-vodka-day-lifestyle-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Vodka, Unshaken: 7 Bold Cocktails To Celebrate International Vodka Day | Lifestyle News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9613149\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">October 04, 2025, 08:49 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9613149\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2279777663 asubttl-schema\">This International Vodka Day, the spotlight is on transforming the so-called \u201cneutral\u201d spirit into a showcase of creativity<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-91f4da8d48c13a79 gglebtn bgprpl\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2279777663 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whether tropical, floral, or spicy, these cocktails prove that vodka\u2019s true power lies in the boldness of its pairings. R\" title=\"Whether tropical, floral, or spicy, these cocktails prove that vodka\u2019s true power lies in the boldness of its pairings. R\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-2279777663\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whether tropical, floral, or spicy, these cocktails prove that vodka\u2019s true power lies in the boldness of its pairings. R<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Although vodka has long been referred to as the \u201cblank canvas&#8221; of spirits, it is taking centre stage this International Vodka Day thanks to daring twists, bold flavours, and surprising combinations. These seven creative drinks by Mixologist Tanisha Bhatia at Simba Beer &amp; ZigZag Vodka prove that vodka is anything but neutral ranging from delicate florals and tropical infusions to scorching spices<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Tropic State<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"article_embeddedimg\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-2025-10-b3d097c1f18f877433fcac6a3577761c.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">A cocktail that is both fun and punchy, Tropic State is the perfect combination of spicy, tangy, and refreshingly light flavours. With coriander-chilli cordial, pomegranate juice, and a touch of lime, it\u2019s the ideal drink for warm nights when you need an extra burst of vigour.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">45 ml ZigZag Vodka<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">30 ml Coriander-Chilli Cordial<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">10 ml Lime Juice<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">20 ml Pomegranate Juice<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">Soda \u2013 to top up<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\">Ice \u2013 as needed<\/p>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\"><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"10\" class=\"story_para_10\">Fill a shaker with ice.<\/p>\n<p id=\"11\" class=\"story_para_11\">Add ZigZag Vodka, coriander-chilli cordial, lime juice, and pomegranate juice.<\/p>\n<p id=\"12\" class=\"story_para_12\">Shake well and strain into a glass.<\/p>\n<p id=\"13\" class=\"story_para_13\">Top with soda and garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds.<\/p>\n<h4>Rossa<\/h4>\n<div class=\"article_embeddedimg\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2-2025-10-1db96c11f9aaf0093ab747baf18d2ac7.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"14\" class=\"story_para_14\">Floral, bubbly, and slightly spicy, Rossa surprises with a Desi twist. Lime and rose syrup meet a dash of cumin powder, creating a daring sip that lingers memorably.<\/p>\n<p id=\"15\" class=\"story_para_15\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"16\" class=\"story_para_16\">45 ml ZigZag Vodka<\/p>\n<p id=\"17\" class=\"story_para_17\">15 ml Rose Syrup<\/p>\n<p id=\"18\" class=\"story_para_18\">Pinch of Cumin Powder<\/p>\n<p id=\"19\" class=\"story_para_19\">10 ml Lime Juice<\/p>\n<p id=\"20\" class=\"story_para_20\">Soda \u2013 to top up<\/p>\n<p id=\"21\" class=\"story_para_21\">Frozen rosewater ice cubes (garnish)<\/p>\n<p id=\"22\" class=\"story_para_22\"><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"23\" class=\"story_para_23\">Fill a highball or Collins glass with ice.<\/p>\n<p id=\"24\" class=\"story_para_24\">Pour in ZigZag Vodka, rose syrup, and lime juice.<\/p>\n<p id=\"25\" class=\"story_para_25\">Sprinkle cumin powder on top.<\/p>\n<p id=\"26\" class=\"story_para_26\">Top with chilled soda and garnish with rosewater ice cubes.<\/p>\n<h4>Green Stroke<\/h4>\n<div class=\"article_embeddedimg\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3-2025-10-6adedd23a6115c105f11841e7427d678.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"27\" class=\"story_para_27\">Cool, fruity, and herbal, Green Stroke creates a vibrant red-hued cocktail that\u2019s equal parts lively and character-filled. With coriander-pineapple juice, cranberry, and lime, it\u2019s both spicy and refreshing.<\/p>\n<p id=\"28\" class=\"story_para_28\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"29\" class=\"story_para_29\">45 ml ZigZag Vodka<\/p>\n<p id=\"30\" class=\"story_para_30\">20 ml Coriander-Pineapple Juice<\/p>\n<p id=\"31\" class=\"story_para_31\">15 ml Lime Juice<\/p>\n<p id=\"32\" class=\"story_para_32\">Cranberry Juice \u2013 to top up<\/p>\n<p id=\"33\" class=\"story_para_33\">Ice \u2013 as needed<\/p>\n<p id=\"34\" class=\"story_para_34\">Coriander sprig (garnish)<\/p>\n<p id=\"35\" class=\"story_para_35\"><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"36\" class=\"story_para_36\">Fill a highball glass with ice.<\/p>\n<p id=\"37\" class=\"story_para_37\">Add ZigZag Vodka, coriander-pineapple juice, and lime juice.<\/p>\n<p id=\"38\" class=\"story_para_38\">Top with cranberry juice for a vibrant finish.<\/p>\n<p id=\"39\" class=\"story_para_39\">Stir gently and garnish with a coriander sprig.<\/p>\n<h4>Flesh Tone #5<\/h4>\n<div class=\"article_embeddedimg\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4-2025-10-d21b0f3f202e3f03954550709eb340ae.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"40\" class=\"story_para_40\">Tangy lime, smooth coconut, and a burst of grapefruit \u2014 Flesh Tone #5 is a tropical escape in a glass. Relaxed yet vibrant, it\u2019s the kind of drink that tempts you to have \u201cjust one more.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"41\" class=\"story_para_41\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"42\" class=\"story_para_42\">45 ml ZigZag Vodka<\/p>\n<p id=\"43\" class=\"story_para_43\">15 ml Coconut Syrup<\/p>\n<p id=\"44\" class=\"story_para_44\">20 ml Fresh Lime Juice<\/p>\n<p id=\"45\" class=\"story_para_45\">Grapefruit Soda \u2013 to top up<\/p>\n<p id=\"46\" class=\"story_para_46\">Ice \u2013 as needed<\/p>\n<p id=\"47\" class=\"story_para_47\"><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"48\" class=\"story_para_48\">Fill a highball glass with ice.<\/p>\n<p id=\"49\" class=\"story_para_49\">Pour ZigZag Vodka, coconut syrup, and lime juice over the ice.<\/p>\n<p id=\"50\" class=\"story_para_50\">Top with grapefruit soda.<\/p>\n<p id=\"51\" class=\"story_para_51\">Stir gently and serve chilled.<\/p>\n<h4>Fuoco<\/h4>\n<div class=\"article_embeddedimg\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5-2025-10-c04dd6139a28a7794448f7ef7e6723bb.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"52\" class=\"story_para_52\">Italian for \u201cfire,&#8221; Fuoco lives up to its name. ZigZag Original Vodka is shaken with citrus, rose water, and lime, creating a cocktail that is flowery, tangy, and bold. Finished with a salt rim and orange slice, it demands attention.<\/p>\n<p id=\"53\" class=\"story_para_53\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"54\" class=\"story_para_54\">45 ml ZigZag Original Vodka<\/p>\n<p id=\"55\" class=\"story_para_55\">30 ml Orange Juice<\/p>\n<p id=\"56\" class=\"story_para_56\">10 ml Rose Water<\/p>\n<p id=\"57\" class=\"story_para_57\">20 ml Lime Juice<\/p>\n<p id=\"58\" class=\"story_para_58\">Ice \u2013 as needed<\/p>\n<p id=\"59\" class=\"story_para_59\">Salt rim + orange slice (garnish)<\/p>\n<p id=\"60\" class=\"story_para_60\"><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"61\" class=\"story_para_61\">Rim your glass with salt and set aside.<\/p>\n<p id=\"62\" class=\"story_para_62\">In a shaker with ice, combine ZigZag Original, orange juice, rose water, and lime juice.<\/p>\n<p id=\"63\" class=\"story_para_63\">Shake and strain into the prepared glass.<\/p>\n<p id=\"64\" class=\"story_para_64\">Garnish with an orange slice.<\/p>\n<h4>Masala Mirage<\/h4>\n<div class=\"article_embeddedimg\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6-2025-10-b57430cefc2fcec46237f46ee37db4b0.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"65\" class=\"story_para_65\">Inspired by aam papad nostalgia, this bold cooler blends the spice of chaat masala with mango-chilli cordial and zesty lime. Playful and chatpata, it\u2019s perfect for sunny afternoons, quirky soir\u00e9es, or whenever you crave a street-style kick.<\/p>\n<p id=\"66\" class=\"story_para_66\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"67\" class=\"story_para_67\">45 ml ZigZag Lime-Infused Crax<\/p>\n<p id=\"68\" class=\"story_para_68\">20 ml Mango-Chilli Cordial<\/p>\n<p id=\"69\" class=\"story_para_69\">10 ml Fresh Lime Juice<\/p>\n<p id=\"70\" class=\"story_para_70\">Pinch of Chaat Masala<\/p>\n<p id=\"71\" class=\"story_para_71\">Ice \u2013 as needed<\/p>\n<p id=\"72\" class=\"story_para_72\"><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"73\" class=\"story_para_73\">Muddle raw mango lightly with chaat masala.<\/p>\n<p id=\"74\" class=\"story_para_74\">Shake together ZigZag Lime-Infused Crax, mango-chilli cordial, lime juice, and ice.<\/p>\n<p id=\"75\" class=\"story_para_75\">Strain into a chilled glass.<\/p>\n<p id=\"76\" class=\"story_para_76\">Garnish with a chaat-coated mango slice and serve with a Crax stirrer.<\/p>\n<p id=\"77\" class=\"story_para_77\">Serve chilled.<\/p>\n<h4>Fruit Loop<\/h4>\n<div class=\"article_embeddedimg\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7-2025-10-70e669904028302af9ba5336746ebda8.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"78\" class=\"story_para_78\">Playful and punchy, Fruit Loop bursts with ZigZag Green Apple, mango pur\u00e9e, and a splash of blue Cura\u00e7ao. Fizzy soda and a squeeze of lime complete this tropical delight \u2014 perfect for rooftop evenings or sunny pick-me-ups.<\/p>\n<p id=\"79\" class=\"story_para_79\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"80\" class=\"story_para_80\">45 ml ZigZag Green Apple<\/p>\n<p id=\"81\" class=\"story_para_81\">20 ml Mango Pur\u00e9e<\/p>\n<p id=\"82\" class=\"story_para_82\">10 ml Blue Cura\u00e7ao<\/p>\n<p id=\"83\" class=\"story_para_83\">10 ml Fresh Lime Juice<\/p>\n<p id=\"84\" class=\"story_para_84\">Soda \u2013 to top up<\/p>\n<p id=\"85\" class=\"story_para_85\">Ice \u2013 as needed<\/p>\n<p id=\"86\" class=\"story_para_86\"><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"87\" class=\"story_para_87\">Blend mango pur\u00e9e, ZigZag Green Apple, lime juice, and ice until smooth.<\/p>\n<p id=\"88\" class=\"story_para_88\">Pour into a tall glass and top with soda.<\/p>\n<p id=\"89\" class=\"story_para_89\">Gently float blue Cura\u00e7ao on top.<\/p>\n<p id=\"90\" class=\"story_para_90\">Serve chilled.<\/p>\n<p id=\"91\" class=\"story_para_91\">This International Vodka Day, the spotlight is on transforming the so-called \u201cneutral&#8221; spirit into a showcase of creativity. 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