Ceeeellllaaaabrate good times, come on!
Sorry for putting that in your head for the rest of the day, I am just that excited about Vodka Week! I have participated in each and every letter of the #MMAZ alphabet, and have some definite favorites, but vodka? Yes, my most favorite.
This recipes is for those of you who might be feeling under the weather, and also for those who are in complete and utter fear of catching this SuperBug that is going around… my version of a hot toddy, with vodka.
This is also delicious and warming on it’s own, the non spiked version. One for before work, one for after?
grapefruit-ginger vodka toddy
serves two
2 cups water
1 inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and minced fine
2 teaspoons cinnamon
juice and zest of 2 grapefruit
1-2 tablespoons sweetener (coconut nectar)
2 ounces vodka
In small saucepan, bring water, minced ginger, grapefruit zest and cinnamon to a boil, reduce to simmer. Slice grapefruit in half, squeeze juice into simmering water. Stir in sweetener, simmer a minute or two. Using a strainer to catch grapefruit seeds, zest, ginger, pour into mugs. Stir in one ounce vodka into each mug – enjoy hot.
Need want more recipes with vodka? I’ve got ‘em:
sparkly spiked cran-raspberry granita
s’mores shots in chocolate glasses
hot chocolate peppermint shots
bottles in ice – fun party idea!
You know I cannot wait to find out what the other #MMAZ bloggers did with vodka!
To see the vodka recipes, visit Heather:
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Ooh! Vodka Week is a thing? I very rarely drink, but when I do it’s a Vodka Gimlet. So simple and easy, and considering I’m totally a lightweight, one is more than enough for me.
vodka week is a thing now!
I don’t drink much either, but a simple vodka soda is nice every now and then…
Love that vodka made it to the ingredients lists
I don’t drink much vodka actually. I used to have more cocktails, now it’s pretty much wine.
I know, I still cannot believe I wasn’t the one who suggested it (I said vermouth, what??)
Annnnd now I want vodka at 9am. Thanks. Lol!
tee hee, sorry about that
Vodka week? I did not get the memo – however, it’s still early enough in the week for me to participate
This will be divine on Wed night when it’s supposed to stay under the ’0′ on the thermostat.
yikes, that is COLD! well, it’s Wednesday, hope you have all these ingredients in your kitchen for this evening? Cheers, and stay warm!
Well, since that song is replacing the Ke$ha that’s been in my head for the last week, I heartily approve. And hot grapefruit? In drink form? This sounds like one of the best ideas I’ve heard in a long time.
oh GOOD, happy to help. (unless this one has now been in your head that long…?) grapefruit does very well in drinks, and even in a warm one! who knew?
i could use one of these today!
ooh, wish I could have gotten one to ya – XO
I am not usually a vodka girl (I’m the odd duck that prefers gin) but this looks amazing! I do have leftover vodka from my #MMAZ post and definitely will try one (or two) of these!
xx Kait
yes, give it at least two
I used to be that gin girl with ya, I moved from gin and tonic to vodka soda, Mmm…
omg totally pinning this, I cannot wait to show Lori we must make them!
oh, great – cheers to you both when you do! enjoy!
You know my soul!!! I am a devoted greyhound drinker —- this is my DREAM winter warmer. Sooo excited to make this!!
oh, then I am excited FOR you to make it – I love greyhounds too – for a long time it has been a favorite. Cheers!
Grapefruit, cinnamon, and GINGER?! Yes, please.
[Although I'd probably take mine without the vodka...]
a little secret? it’s just as good without. *shhh*
Oh my word, this looks so freakin awesome!! You know I’m making this one!!
And I’m so grateful that you’ve participated in every letter – and that you enjoy it as much as I do. xoxo
really, I’m having so much fun! and yes – PLEASE go make this as soon as you can – cheers!
Loving the tart and slightly spicy look to this cocktail!
that’s why I love it too – and it’s nice and warming
I eat grapefruit every day, so of course I have some on hand. This is happening soon!!
I eat them most days too – LOVE grapefruit and I’ve been finding delicious ones lately. enjoy, cheers!
Hi Kris. I’m horrified at myself….I missed the start of vodka week!
Cheers!
well I am horrified too -but you can catch up if you hurry…
I am short on vodka so I’m making it with gin. I juiced my grapefruit with my JuiceLady juicer.
What do you use the zest for? It’s in the ingredients list but not in the instructions.
Cheers!
whoops, I added the zest at the same time as the juice (to strain out later), thanks for catching that! hope you enjoyed, cheers!
I love vodka and i always want to try new ways about it. And what to know new recipes that has vodka. So thankful that i found this articles of yours cause it give me a new idea of how to use Vodka in new ways.