Vodka is a clear distilled alcoholic beverage that is a favorite among most adults. All the variants of vodka come from distilleries in Poland and Russia. The vodka that you buy in the country has an alcohol content of 40%. This is a beverage that bartenders love as it is versatile and can be used in making different cocktails.

If you love throwing amazing parties at home, these classic cocktail recipes for entertaining will awe your guests for sure.

• Bloody Mary
  Who does not love this amazing drink? Bloody Mary is a great cocktail that stuns you with the various flavors it contains. In a shaker, add some crushed ice cubes, about 125 ml of tomato juice, the juice from half a lemon, a couple of tablespoons of sweet sherry and top it with 50 ml of vodka of your choice. You can add a pinch of salt, some crushed pepper, a few drops of Worcestershire sauce and some fennel seeds to the mixer and shake well. This is one of the classic cocktail recipes for entertaining your guests. It is served with wedges of lemon and tomato.
• Old Glory
  This beautiful cocktail is made with fresh blueberries and tastes awesome. Add a handful of berries to a mixer and roughly smash it with a ladle. Now add some sugar syrup, lemon juice, and vodka and shake well. Pour the contents into a glass. This cocktail recipe can be made interesting by adding a little red wine on the top before serving.
• Black Russian
  If you are looking for a vodka shot, this is a perfect drink to make. Add some vodka and a little coffee liqueur to a glass and serve your guests a drink they will remember for sure. You can make this into a White Russian drink by just adding some crème to the beverage.
• Sea Breeze
  This one of the most refreshing classic cocktail recipes for entertaining. Into a tall glass, pour some grapefruit juice and cranberry juice. Add in 50 ml of your favorite vodka and serve this with a wedge of lime.
• Moscow Mule
  If you love the strong taste of ginger, this drink is for you. Take a glass and pour some ginger ale or ginger beer into it. Top with some vodka and serve it to your guests. Your guests will surely love this delicious cocktail.
• Madras
  This amazing cocktail is traditionally made with cranberry juice, orange juice, and vodka. You can make it unique by adding more fruit juices to the mix.
• Cosmopolitan
  This authentic Cosmo recipe is a clear winner at all parties. To a mixer add a tablespoon each of lime juice and orange liqueur and some cranberry juice. Top it with vodka and shake vigorously. Cosmos are served in martini glasses with the zest of an orange or lemon.

Try these classic cocktail recipes for entertaining and your guests will keep coming back to your place for good cocktails and even better company.