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Vodka Daisy

Name: Vodka Daisy Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 Juice of a Lemon; 1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar; 1 tsp Grenadine; 2 oz Old Mr. Boston Vodka

A vodka daisy is a citrus-forward cocktail built on fresh lemon juice, grenadine, and powdered sugar that creates a balanced, slightly sweet drink with bright acidity and subtle almond notes.

🏷️Equipment: stein

Total

5 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$11–$18

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

1/2 Juice of a Lemon
1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar
1 tsp Grenadine

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Instructions

1
Shake well with cracked ice and strain into stein or 8 oz.
2
Add cube of ice and decorate with fruit.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Dissolve the powdered sugar in the lemon juice before shaking to ensure even sweetness distribution and smooth mouthfeel.
Use fresh-squeezed lemon juice; bottled lemon juice will dull the brightness that defines this drink.
Shake vigorously with ice for 10–12 seconds to fully chill and properly emulsify the grenadine.
Strain into a chilled glass over fresh ice to prevent dilution as the drink sits.

Substitutions

Powdered sugar → simple syrup (1/4 tsp) or regular sugar dissolved in juice (slightly grainier texture)
Old Mr. Boston Vodka → any neutral vodka (no flavor impact)
Fresh lemon juice → lime juice (shifts to tart-tropical; use same amount)

Storage & make-ahead

Cocktails are best served immediately. Unbottled ingredients keep refrigerated up to 4 hours; shake fresh with vodka and ice when ready to drink.

Equipment

cocktail shaker · strainer · jigger

Common Questions

Can I make a vodka daisy without powdered sugar?

Yes. Use 1/2 tsp regular granulated sugar dissolved in the lemon juice first, or substitute simple syrup (1/4 tsp), though the texture will differ slightly.

What does a vodka daisy taste like?

Bright and citrusy from fresh lemon juice, with subtle sweetness from powdered sugar and grenadine's almond-cherry notes. The vodka keeps it clean and spirit-forward.

Should I shake or stir a vodka daisy?

Shake with ice. The citrus juice and grenadine need aeration and proper chilling to balance flavors and texture.

Can I batch or prep this cocktail ahead?

Mix the lemon juice, powdered sugar, and grenadine up to 4 hours ahead. Add vodka and shake with ice immediately before serving to preserve carbonation and chill.