Long Vodka
The Long Vodka is a medium vodka highball, bitter and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a highball glass.
- 3 min
- Highball glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 33 out of 100
- Sweet
- 65 out of 100
- Bitter
- 83 out of 100
- Herbal
- 29 out of 100
- Boozy
- 35 out of 100
How to make a Long Vodka
To make a Long Vodka, shake with ice and strain into a highball glass: 1⅔ oz vodka, ½ oz lime, ¼ oz Angostura bitters and 3⅓ oz tonic water.
You'll need
- Vodka1⅔ oz
- Lime½ oz
- Angostura bitters¼ oz
- Tonic water3⅓ oz
Instructions
- 1
Add vodka, lime juice and Angostura bitters to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- 5
Top with tonic water.
- 6
Give it one gentle stir.
Why shake? Lime juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Long Vodka questions
What does a Long Vodka taste like?
Mostly bitter and sweet. It's a medium drink at about 10% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Long Vodka?
About 10% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Long Vodka and a Figgy Thyme?
Both use vodka, Angostura bitters and tonic water. The Long Vodka adds lime, while the Figgy Thyme uses honey and figs.
Can I make Long Vodkas in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 10¼ oz vodka, 3 oz lime and ¾ oz Angostura bitters in a jug and chill it. Add 6¾ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Top each glass with tonic water as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Long Vodka in?
A highball glass.