5 Vodka & Cookie Cocktails For Your Valentine's Celebrations

Created by combining various exotic ingredients, cocktails have the potential to elevate any boring party. Speaking about exciting combinations in the world of mixology, tequila-orange juice, rum-berries and coffee-brandy are some popular picks among the drinkers. But have you ever experimented by combining cookies with vodka? It might sound strange, but the concoction is worth a try. The smoothness of vodka when paired with the sweetness of cookies gives an enchanting experience. 

Vodka is a versatile spirit that perfectly fits with the diverse flavours of cookies. Its neutral profile serves a great base for chocolate-y, citrusy or any other flavour. Its sweet kick with the subtle flavour of vodka creates an indulgent drink for people who like incredibly rich drinks. So, get behind your home bar and shake up/stir these five interesting vodka and cookie cocktails: 

Oreo White Russian  

Ingredients  

  • Honey  
  • 1 tablespoon crushed oreos  (more for the rim)  
  • 45 ml vodka  
  • 45 ml coffee liqueur  
  • 85 ml milk  

Method  

  • Using a toothpick, rim the glass with honey. Place the extra crushed cookies onto a plate and dip the glass into it to get the Oreo stuck to the rim.  
  • Put large ice cubes into the shaker and add vodka, liqueur, Oreos, and milk.  
  • Shake vigorously for a few seconds. Strain the cocktail into the glass and serve chilled.  

Ginger Snaps Martini  

Ingredients  

  • 3 thin slices fresh ginger, divided  
  • 15 ml molasses  
  • 15 ml simple syrup  
  • 1 pinch ground allspice  
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon  
  • 1 pinch ground cloves  
  • 60 ml pear vodka  
  • 30 ml amaretto liqueur  

Method  

  • Add 2 slices of ginger, molasses, simple syrup, and spice in a cocktail shaker. Muddle gently.  
  • Next add vodka and amaretto and fill the shaker with ice.  
  • Shake vigorously until chilled, strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with the remaining slice of ginger. Enjoy.  

Almond Biscotti Martini  


Ingredients  

  • 45 ml vodka  
  • 30 ml Disaronno Velvet  
  • 15 ml cold brew coffee liqueur  
  • 40 ml espresso  
  • 15 ml nutmeg syrup  
  • Garnish: 3 coffee beans  

Method

  • Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.  
  • Shake well until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.  
  • Garnish with three coffee beans. Serve immediately.  

Vodka Shots With Chocolate Chip Cookies   

Ingredients  

  • 15 ml Amaretto  
  • 90 ml Bailey’s Irish Cream  
  • 45 ml chocolate vodka  
  • 4 chocolate chip cookies, crushed for garnish  
  • Corn syrup for rimming the glasses  

Method  

  • Pour a very thin layer of corn syrup on a shallow plate and cookie crumbs to another shallow plate.  
  • Dip shot glasses into the corn syrup and then the cookie crumbs plate to coat the rim.   
  • Add the Amaretto, Irish Cream and chocolate vodka to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.  
  • Shake well and strain into two shot glasses. Enjoy.  

Sugar Cookie Martini  

Ingredients  

  • Vanilla frosting and sprinkles  
  • 45 ml vanilla vodka  
  • 45 ml Irish cream  
  • 60 ml whole milk  
  • 30 ml amaretto  
  • 1 teaspoon powdered sugar  
  • Ice  

Method  

  • To Prepare the glass: Spread the frosting along the rim of a martini or any cocktail glass. Pour the sprinkles into a shallow dish and dip the glass into the sprinkles. Set it aside.  
  • Next in a shaker, combine vodka, Irish cream, milk, amaretto, powdered sugar, and ice.  
  • Shake well for at least 15 seconds and chill. Pour the drink into the prepared glass. Serve immediately.