It’s awards season and first up is the 75th Annual Emmy Awards. To enhance your award night celebrations, we have curated the perfect vodka cocktails inspired by a selection of this year’s Emmy-nominated shows. Grab a glass and get ready to enjoy these tasty TV pairings.
White Lotus
A Lychee Martini
This show calls for a tropical cocktail with a twist – the sophisticated Lychee Martini.
- 2 oz. Yacht Life Vodka
- 1 oz. Lychee Puree
- 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
- 1/4 oz. Simple Syrup
- Ice
Add ice, vodka, lychee puree, lemon juice and simple syrup into a shaker. Shake hard for 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail coupe or martini glass and serve.
Only Murders in the Building
The Bloody Mabel
- 1 tsp salt
- Ice
- 3/4 cup Spicy Tomato-Vegetable Juice Cocktail
- 1.5 oz. Yacht Life Vodka
- 2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 dash Mabel’s Hot Sauce
- Salt and Ground Black Pepper to taste
- Toppings of choice (celery, olives, bacon, onions, and more)
Salt the rim of a tall glass. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients except the toppings. Shake for 20 seconds. Strain into glass. Garnish. A classic cocktail that is sophisticated and elegant, perfect for the Succession set. Sip on this drink and raise a toast to the Roy family (or not!).
Succession
A Classic Yacht Life Vodka Martini
The martini is a classic cocktail that exudes sophistication and elegance. Sip on this drink and raise a toast to the Roy family (or not!).
- 2.5 oz. Yacht Life Vodka
- ½ oz. Dry Vermouth
- 1 drop of saline syrup (equal parts salt and water boiled until dissolved)
- Olives for garnish
Wednesday
The Wednesday Shot
This quirky show deserves a drink that is just as unique. A gothic looking shot for Wednesday with a rainbow topping in honor of Enid is the perfect fit.
- 1 oz. Coffee Liqueur
- 1 oz. Yacht Life Vodka
- 1 drop of Black Food Coloring
- 1 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream
- Whipped Cream
- Rainbow Sprinkles
Combine 1 drop of food coloring and 1 oz of Vodka in a shot glass and mix. Add in coffee liqueur and bailey’s irish cream and then top with the whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles.
Ted Lasso
Tea Time with the Boss
Ted Lasso has a positive attitude about most things – except tea. Perhaps this cocktail would change his mind and add a little excitement to ‘biscuits with the boss’.
- 2 oz. Yacht Life Vodka
- 6 oz. Sweet Tea
- Ice
- Sprig of Mint
Muddle mint leaves in the bottom of a glass and fill with ice. Add vodka and sweet tea. Garnish with more mint leaves and serve.
Cheers and enjoy the excitement of TV’s biggest night!