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Vodka Daisy
Posted: July 22, 2026
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The Vodka Daisy is a bright, citrusy cocktail that belongs to the classic Daisy family — a category defined by the combination of a spirit, citrus juice, and an orange liqueur, typically served over crushed ice or up in a coupe. The Daisy format is the ancestor of the Margarita and the Sidecar, and in its vodka incarnation it is clean and tart with a pleasant orange sweetness from the triple sec that rounds out the lemon's acidity. The result is a sophisticated, balanced cocktail that rewards quality ingredients: good vodka, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a quality triple sec make all the difference.
Instructions
- Combine vodka, fresh lemon juice, triple sec, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a coupe glass or over crushed ice in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel or a twist of lemon peel.