5 Drinks to Make with raspberry vodka

WRITTEN BY: SCOTT VAN DORT

Got a bottle of Absolut Raspberri and wondering what cocktails or drinks to create with it? If it’s drink-spiration you’re after, you’ve come to the right place.

Absolut Raspberri is an extremely versatile Vodka with the taste of Raspberry, and a wonderful balance of sweet and tart. Imagine sweet mashed Wild Raspberries combined with a complex blend of Sweet Berries. Nuances of Vanilla add both a deliciousness and a creamy mouthfeel, which perfectly complement the tartness of Raspberry. 

Here are 5 of our favorite cocktail recipes featuring Absolut Raspberri to get you started.

1.  Raspberry Collins
There are many variations of the Tom Collins, but in the words of Ricardo ‘Rico’ Dynan, Bartender and Absolut Global Brand Ambassador, “This is a certified winner. Everyone loves raspberries, everyone loves a Collins.”  He’s right.

The Absolut Raspberri Collins blends our Raspberry-Flavored Vodka with fresh Lemon Juice—sure, it sounds pretty tart – and is then perfectly balanced with Simple Syrup and given a sparkling touch with Soda Water. 

Garnish it with Lemon Zest and a few fresh Raspberries, and you’ve got a drink that’s simply delicious. Summertime, here we come! Discover our recipe for the Absolut Raspberri Collins.

2. Raspiroska
Why complicate things when something so simple can be this good? 

No shakers, no blenders needed—the Raspiroska is an easy-to-make drink that’s built in a Rocks Glass. Mix Absolut Raspberri, Simple Syrup, Crushed Ice, and fresh muddled Raspberries.

Pro tip from Hedda Bruce, Award-Winning Bartender and Bar Manager at Tjoget in Stockholm, Sweden: Before adding Crushed Ice, always taste your mix when using fresh fruits, as their flavor can vary depending on the season and region. You might need to adjust with a bit more citrus or sweetness to get it just right. Here’s how to make a Raspiroska.

3. Raspberry Blimey
Blimey, indeed. This is one incredibly delicious cocktail. “It’s very similar to the Raspiroska, but we’ve added a little bit of Black Currant Liqueur to really deepen the flavor experience but it adds different layers of complexity,” Rico says.

“The Black Currant Liqueur makes it a little bit richer, a little bit darker,” he adds. Sounds amazing, right? It is. Discover how to make an Absolut Raspberri Blimey.

4. Raspberry Vodka Sunrise
Rise and shine, your new go-to drink is here—the Absolut Raspberry Sunrise. Grab a Highball Glass and build this easy-to-make cocktail right there in your glass.

The Absolut Raspberry Sunrise combines Absolut Raspberri with Fresh Pressed Orange Juice, a dash of Grenadine, and topped off with an Orange Wedge and a whole Raspberry.

And just watch those colors merge and swirl – just like the sunrise. Stunning! Don’t miss our Absolut Raspberri Sunrise recipe.

5. Raspberry Mule
We weren’t kidding when we said Absolut Raspberri mixes perfectly with your favorite drinks and that includes the Moscow Mule.

This Moscow Mule variation mixes Absolut Raspberri, Ginger Beer and Fresh Lime Juice, and is then garnished with a Lemon Wedge and fresh Raspberries.

And yes, it’s as good as it sounds. Be sure to serve it in a Mule Mug for the ultimate experience. Here’s how to make a Raspberry Mule.